Friday, August 23, 2024 –
Sunday, August 25, 2024
FIRST-YEAR
ORIENTATION
See below for an overview of the weekend events!
Orientation app will be coming in August!
The Orientation app provides a detailed schedule for the orientation weekend events.
THURSDAY
(For residential students arriving on 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 2024 “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
- Yes! Yes! Yes! Featuring Keynote Speaker: Jeff Bucholz
- Maryville 101 “Choose Your own Way” 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