FIRST-YEAR

ORIENTATION

Friday, August 23, 2024 –
Sunday, August 25, 2024

See below for an overview of the weekend events!

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Download the Orientation app for the full orientation schedule!

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:

    • 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