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New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation

Congratulations and Welcome!
We are looking forward to having you as part of our Saint Mary's family.  

To make sure you have everything you need as you embark on your first semester, join us for New Student Orientation.  The schedule for the following year is listed below.

At New Student Orientation, you will learn about the many technological and student services that are offered to you.  You might also have the opportunity to speak with your program director.

Even if you plan to take courses at one campus, you may go to any event.  The same information will be covered.

Students must RSVP if they plan on attending for planning purposes.

If you plan on attending New Student Orientation please email your RSVP:

  • Include your name and planned date of attendance to tc-admission@smumn.edu or
  • call 612-728-5100 and indicate your name and the date you plan to attend


Upcoming Schedule

Please join us for one of these events:

Fall orientation:  August 19th or 28th.

Twin Cities Campus:
Park Avenue North Building
2304 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(Free parking is available in the lot behind the building.)
866-437-2788
tc-admission@smumn.edu 


Students attending the classes at the Rochester Center do not have a formal orientation session.  If you'd like to schedule a one-on-one appointment to be introduced to the campus and services available to you, please contact us directly through the information listed below: 


Rochester Center:
Heintz Center
1926 College View Road SE
Rochester, MN 55904
877-768-4545
rc-admission@smumn.edu



Sample Agenda

The following is a sample of the topics and agenda for the New Student Orientation.

Please note that information regarding student services, financial aid, Webtools, help desk and other FAQ’s can be also found here.

New Student Orientation Agenda

5:30-5:45pm 
        Welcome & Introduction
                                 Key Policies & Procedures
                                 The LaSallian Mission & History
                                 Security Overview

5:45-6:30pm         Blackboard Overview
                                 How to Register for Classes
                                 Billing
                                 How to check your account
                                 How to use SMUMN email
                                 How to view course schedules
                                 Student services
                                 Financial Aid
                                 Writing Center
                                 Library Services

6:30-7:00pm         Some programs may request to meet with their new students at
                                 this time.  
                                      
                                 All other students are dismissed at this time.


                                          





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