Transfer Orientation: August 27th - August 31st
New Transfer Student Move-In Information
Thursday, August 27th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Move-in times will be staggered and assigned. Students move-in time will be included in your Housing Assignment Confirmation email.
- Students will check in at the lobby of their residence hall.
New Transfer Student Commuter Check-In
Thursday, August 27th, 2026, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Students will check in at the tent by Daugherty-Palmer Commons
Orientation Team
The Orientation Team - OTeam for short - is responsible for welcoming new students to St. Mary's and helping them to transition to our college. The OTeam is made up of three parts:
- Orientation Coordinators (also known as OCore) - Responsible for the recruitment and development of the OTeam, as well as the execution of OTeam training and the Fall and January Orientation Programs.
- Orientation Staff - Work on logistics, and help with set up and tear down.
- Orientation Leaders - Lead their own group of new students during Orientation.