Your Introduction to Life at Saint Mary’s
You're a Cardinal now! New Student Orientation and Registration (NSOR) will help you understand what it means to be a Cardinal and will introduce you to the many opportunities to get involved on campus and the many resources that will help you succeed at Saint Mary's. Checkin for each NSOR will be held in the Toner Student Center lobby.
Please register for Saturday, July 22, or Thursday, Aug. 24.
What to Expect
New Student Orientation is held on our beautiful Winona Campus where students will get a chance to:
- Register for fall classes
- Learn about resources available to you as a Saint Mary’s student
- Recognize the college’s academic expectations
- Understand what it means to be a part of the Cardinal community
- Meet other new students, faculty, and staff who will soon know you by name
Families and Guests Welcome
Parents (and guests) are highly encouraged, though not required, to attend. Students and parents have separate New Student Orientation schedules, but some events are shared. New Student Orientation will give your family a first-hand experience of what life at Saint Mary’s is like, as well as the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and current students. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to meet other new students and their families.
For more information about New Student Orientation, please contact the Student Success Center at 1-800-635-5987, ext. 6994 or 507-457-6994.
| 7:30 a.m. |
Mass (Optional) — Saint Thomas More Chapel |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Math and Writing Placement Challenge Exams (Optional) — Toner Student Center 14 |
| 8 a.m. |
Checkin — Toner Student Center — various locations Meet your Orientation Leader. Use this hour to check things off your to-do list and get ready to start classes this fall. Here is some of what you can accomplish:
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| 8:30 - 9 a.m. |
Lasallian Honors Program Pre-Advising — Toner Student Center, Room 9 |
| 9:10 - 9:40 a.m. |
Welcome — Performance Center Get an overview of the day and a sneak peek of "Connections: Online Orientation" and "Welcome Week" activities. |
| 9:50 - 11:05 a.m. |
Get Ready to Register! — Saint Mary's Hall, 3rd Floor
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| 11:10 - 11:50 a.m. |
Lunch — Toner Student Center Learn how to navigate food service, meet Chartwells staff, and get advice on how to eat well on campus. Reconnect with your Orientation Leaders after lunch. They will help you find your next session. |
| 12 - 2:55 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions
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| 3 p.m. |
Student Checkout — Toner Student Center, Lounge Complete the survey on the day’s events. Show your “Thank you!” page to the checkout staff to pick up your student ID and copy of this year’s common reading, How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World. You’re a Cardinal now! |
Online Orientation is happening right now. Check out smumn.edu/connections for login instructions, and get ready to connect with other Saint Mary’s students, faculty, and staff. |
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AFTER-CHECKOUT ACTIVITIES (OPTIONAL)
Additional Math Challenge Exam — Hendrickson Center Lab 24 (check in by 3:10 p.m.)
Residence Hall Tours — Gather at Toner Student Center, Lounge (groups depart beginning at 3:10 p.m.)
Science and Learning Center Tours — Gather at Toner Student Center, Lounge (groups depart at 3:10 p.m.)
WI-FI INFO
Select “SMUMN Open,” username: NSOR, password: Welcome2SMUMN
PHOTOS OF THE EVENT
Photos of today’s orientation event will be posted on smumn.edu/photos in about one week.
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Parent Lounge — Hendrickson Center Lounge Need some coffee, a cookie, a place to answer email? Stop by the lounge to recharge yourself and your phone. |
| 8 a.m. |
Checkin — Toner Student Center — various locations Students meet their orientation leaders. They use this hour to check things off their to-do list and get ready to start classes this fall. Here is some of what they can accomplish:
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| 9:10 - 9:40 a.m. |
Welcome — Performance Center Get an overview of the day and a sneak peek of "Connections: Online Orientation" and "Welcome Week" activities. |
| 9:40 - 10:05 a.m. |
Deans’ Welcome — Performance Center Saint Mary’s has plans to help your student thrive! Learn about new student programming from our academic deans. |
| 10:15 - 11:25 a.m. |
Morning Sessions Each session is 30 minutes Session 1 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Session 2 10:55 - 11:25 a.m. Access Services Overview — Science and Learning Center 312 (Sessions 1, 2) Access Services is a resource for students who have disabilities. Session topics include differences between high school and college, support services, and technology supports. Cardinal Community — Science and Learning Center 308 (Sessions 1, 2) Learn more about student life and important policies and procedures. Parents’ Expectations — Science and Learning Center 310 (Sessions 1, 2) College is a significant transition in the parent-student dynamic. This session explores common student and parent concerns — and developing a plan to respond. Why a Common Reading? — Science and Learning Center 306 (Session 1) Get an overview of the 2017 Common Reading, How We Got to Now. Learn how this experience will benefit your student and discover ways to support the program at home. Student Health Q & A — Science and Learning Center 304 (Sessions 1, 2) This drop-in session gives parents an opportunity to ask questions of the nurse regarding student health/college health. Page Series: Access the Arts — Science and Learning Center 306 (Session 2) Get a sneak preview of this season's Page Series and learn how campus arts can enrich your student's life and learning. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch — Toner Student Center Dining Room |
| 12:30 - 3 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions Each session is 30 minutes
Session 3
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Session 4
1:10 - 1:40 p.m.
Session 5
1:50 - 2:20 p.m.
Session 6
2:30 - 3 p.m.
Get to Know Winona — Science and Learning Center 312 (Sessions 4, 5, 6) Where can my student find ________ in Winona? How does the bus work? Ask questions about navigating the community, and we’ll help you track down answers. Loans: Borrowing and Repaying Wisely — Science and Learning Center 308 (Sessions 4, 6) Student loans can be a great way to finance education, but understanding how much to borrow, loan terms, and repayment can be tricky. Learn options to help get your student on the path to financial stability. Personal Financing — Science and Learning Center 308 (Sessions 3, 5) When students run short on funds, it is tempting to take out an additional loan. Instead of borrowing as a first option, learn ways students can develop good financial habits, connect to resources for financial health and literacy, and avoid the panic. Food for Thought: Using Campus Dining Resources to Promote Student Success — Science and Learning Center 310 (Sessions 5, 6) Health and well-being is connected to diet, but what kinds of supports will your student get navigating food choices on campus? Learn about campus dining options, nutritional resources, and tips for managing special diets. Work/Life Balance for Athletes — Science and Learning Center 312 (Session 3) Does your student plan to play intercollegiate sports at Saint Mary’s? Learn about the value of challenge in developing the whole learner, tools for balance, and access to support from teammates and coaches. College Today: Toolkit for Parents — Science and Learning Center 306 (Sessions 4, 6) Parents of new college students gain information about overcoming challenges, as well as resources available to help their students thrive in college. Bookstore Backstory — Science and Learning Center 306 (Sessions 3, 5) Books are a medium of learning and an educational investment, but the options can be overwhelming. Walk through how to locate required books, and learn about the services our campus bookstore provides. Dear New Student, I Miss You! — Science and Learning Center 300A (Sessions 3, 6) Write a packet of letters to your student to receive during the first week of class (to be opened at key moments during the first year). Business Office Q&A — Science and Learning Center 304 (Sessions 3, 6) This drop-in session gives parents an opportunity to ask questions regarding business matters, such as billing, payments, and campus work opportunities. |
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Parent Evaluation Stay in your final session room to complete an event evaluation. You can also ask any remaining questions you may have. |
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| 3 p.m. |
Parent Checkout — Toner Student Center Lounge Checkout is organized by students’ last name. (Your students will be checking out just down the hall in Saint Mary’s Hall 115 and 123.) Make sure you pick up a special family gift from the college. |
AFTER-CHECKOUT ACTIVITIES (OPTIONAL)
Additional Math Challenge Exam — Hendrickson Center Lab 24 (check in by 3:10 p.m.)
Residence Hall Tours — Gather at Toner Student Center Lounge (groups depart beginning at 3:10 p.m.)
Science and Learning Center Tours — Gather at Toner Student Center Lounge (groups depart at 3:10 p.m.)
WI-FI INFO
Select “SMUMN Open,” username: NSOR, password: Welcome2SMUMN
PHOTOS OF THE EVENT
Photos of today’s orientation event will be posted on smumn.edu/photos in about one week.