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