Congratulations on becoming a Seahawk! All incoming students are required to attend this exciting welcome to St. Mary’ s College of Maryland. At Orientation, we will help you discover all that SMCM has to offer, from academic resources to making friends and getting involved, to becoming familiar with where things are on campus. Your experience at Orientation will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to our community and expectations, as well as provide you with all the support you need to transition successfully to the flock! Commuter students who do not have a meal plan, your meals are paid for during orientation.
January 2025 Orientation Schedule
Friday, January 10
10:00 am-12:00 pm Residential Move-In | Residence Halls
Come to your assigned residence hall to begin the move-in process.
10:00 am-12:00 pm Technology Help | Office of Information Technology | Baltimore Hall
11:30 am-12.45 pm Continental Brunch | Dodge PAC Lobby
Take a break before the program begins and enjoy brunch at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center. Families say goodbye.
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Commuter Students Orientation Check-In | Dodge PAC Lobby
For all new commuter students.
12:45 pm-1:00pm Overview of Orientation and Goodbyes | Dodge PAC Lobby
For all new students & families.
1:00- 2:00 pm Welcome and Success at St. Mary’s College | Dodge PAC Recital Hall
Listen to campus community members as they share their experience and advice for incoming SMCM students. This is an opportunity to ask questions about the SMCM student experience and learn about the resources available to support your success in and out of the classroom.
2:30 pm-3:30 pm Advising & Using the Student Portal
3:30 – 4:30 pm Career Center Info Session | Dodge PAC Recital Hall
Meet the staff of the Center for Career and Professional Development and learn how they can prepare you for life after SMCM.
4:30pm-5:15 pm Residential & Commuter’s Meeting | Dodge PAC Recital Hall
Learn about the resources available to you that are unique to SMCM. Have your questions answered by a student staff member.
5:15 pm-6:00 pm Dinner | Great Room, Campus Center
Enjoy our Great Room with students with our OTeam. They love to talk about all things student and St. Mary’s College!
6:00 pm-6:45 pm Navigating Campus | Around Campus
6:45 pm Social | Learning Commons
After a day full of information overload, unwind with OTeam and your fellow new students. Join us for fun, games, and good company!
Saturday, January 11
12:00 pm-1:15 pm President’s Book Signing | Daughtery Palmer Commons
Meet Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and sign the president’s book that has been signed by all students for over 40 years. Also enjoy brunch with your peers.
1:30 pm-2:30 pm Academic Success Session | Schaefer 106
Find out about the resources that successful Seahawks use, which include free tutoring, academic coaching and more.
2:30 pm-3:30 pm Bringing in the Bystander | Schaefer 106
This mandatory campus-wide in-person training will (in part) help to create a strong sense of community in which all members thrive and are successful.
3:30 pm-4:30 pm Diversity at SMCM | Schaefer 106
Learn what it means to be part of the St. Mary’s College community
3:30 pm-5:00 pm New Student Social | Blackistone Room, Anne Arundel
Mingle with your fellow new students and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres
5:00 pm-6:00 pm Dinner | Great Room, Campus Center
Sunday, January 12
11:00 am-12:00 pm Brunch | Great Room, Campus Center
12: 00 pm-1:30 pm Academic Building Tours | Around Campus
Get ready for the first day of class by touring the campus and learning where your classes are located.
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Get Ready for First Day of Class | On Your Own
Prepare for the start of classes this week!
After, make your way to the Campus Center for your mailbox key.
5:00pm Dinner | Great Room, Campus Center
Finish off the long weekend with friends, food and our OTeam at dinner.