Friday, August 25, 2023 –
Sunday, August 27, 2023
FIRST-YEAR
ORIENTATION
A detailed and customized schedule will be available in the Orientation app.

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or view directly from your computer using the link below
Click on "Join Event". Create an account.
Students should use their Maryville email.
THURSDAY
- Move-in for residential students scheduled for Thursday
- Dinner at Gander Dining Hall or in St. Louis
- Evening Event with Residential Life
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Move in for residential students scheduled for Friday
- Maryville Shuttles to St. Louis attractions and local shopping (Ideal for students that moved in on Thursday)
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Academic Welcome
- Convening of the Class & Incoming Class of 2023 “M Photo”
- Diversity & Inclusion BBQ
- My First Friday! Event hosted by Go Saints
- The Price is Right hosted by Residential Life
SATURDAY
Morning
- Breakfast with your Neighbor
- Multicultural Scholars Brunch
- Orientation Kickoff Sessions
- University Seminar Class Meetings
Afternoon
- How do I make Friends in College? Featuring Dr. Dustin York
- #OneTeamOneFamily: What does it mean to be a Saint?
- Pep Rally & Men’s Soccer Game
Evening
- President’s Backyard Picnic
- Mentalist: Nick Diffate
- Movie on the Quad
SUNDAY
- Breakfast with your Major
- Maryville 101 Sessions
- Maryville 101 is a way for you to have a customized orientation experience. Sunday is a conference style day or orientation. There will be 5 sessions and each session you get to select what you want to attend! Here are just some of the options offered throughout the day:
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- Getting Involved on Campus
- Athletics, Club Sports & Intramurals
- Bascom Honors Program
- Finding Your Success at Maryville
- Current Student Q&A Panel
- Disability Support & Success
- Student Wellness
- University Week of Welcome Kick-Off, hosted by Connect