Week of Welcome (WOW) Aug 22-25
Your Orientation and New Student Experience teams designed the WOW so that all new first year and transfer students learn the ropes and will be squared away ready to start their journey at St. Mary's College with the wind in their sails-- on the right path! All new students, residential and commuter, are expected to participate in the WOW activities.
New Student Move-In Information
Friday, August 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 Student Commuter Check-In
Friday, August 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Students will check in at Dodge Performing Arts Center Lobby
Transfer students are required to participate in WOW activities starting at 10am on Friday, August 23, 2024. Transfer students are welcome to, but not required, to participate in the activities on Thursday, August 22, 2024. If a transfer student would like to participate in the activities on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and are a residential student, transfer students are invited to move in between 2:30pm and 4pm on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Resources
Orientation Team (OTeam)
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.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email us at orientation@smcm.edu, or call us at (240)-895-4209.