FIRST-YEAR

ORIENTATION

Friday, August 22, 2025 –
Sunday, August 24, 2025

See below for an overview of the weekend events!

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Orientation app will be coming in August!

The Orientation app provides a detailed schedule for the orientation weekend events.

THURSDAY
(For residential students scheduled for Thursday move in)

  • Dinner at Gander Dining Hall or in St. Louis 
  • Evening Event with Residential Life 

FRIDAY

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Move in for residential students scheduled for Friday 
  • Maryville Shuttles to Chesterfield attractions and local shopping (Ideal for students that moved in on Thursday) 

2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • Commuter Student & Guest check in (1:00 p.m.)
  • Convening of the Communities
  • Academic Welcome
  • Resource Fair
  • Commuter Connection Open House
  • My First Friday! Event hosted by Go Saints
  • Game Show Night hosted by Residential Life

SATURDAY

Morning

  • Breakfast in the Dining Hall
  • Multicultural Scholars Brunch
  • Community Morning Kickoff

Afternoon

  • Lunch in Dining Hall
  • University Seminar (CORE 101) Class Meetings
  • Let’s Get Involved!
  • Community Activities

Evening

  • Campus Tradition: Maryville M Photo of the Incoming Class of 2025
  • Men’s Soccer Game & Food Truck Tailgate
  • Evening Entertainment sponsored by CAB
  • Movie on the Quad

SUNDAY

  • Breakfast in Dining Hall
  • Kicking off the Academic Year with Student Success
  • MARYWELL Sessions
  • Excursions to the District with the Center for Student Engagement and Belonging (CSEB)
  • ResLife Hall Meetings (7:00 p.m. for residential students)