Guest & Families Orientation
Welcome to Saint Mary's College!
We are excited to welcome you to the Gael family! We’re here to support you and your student and provide you with resources to ensure your students success at Saint Mary’s College. Your students college experience starts with New Student Orientation, an essential introduction to life at SMC that provides you and your student with the resources you need for success.
At orientation, your student will connect with new classmates and friends, learn about the support services available, and explore the many opportunities to get involved on campus. We can’t wait to see what your student will achieve. Go Gaels!
Orientation Dates & Times
Registration
All new students, including transfer students, need to register for orientation. Each student is allowed to bring two guests to orientation; we have a program just for them!
A one-time charge of $300 for orientation will be applied directly to a student's account and covers all costs associated with orientation, administrative costs, materials, and staffing.
Date | Time | Description |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 9am- 4pm | |
| Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 9am- 4pm | Simultaneous Spanish interpretation for parents and families. |
| Saturday, June 29, 2024 | 9am- 4pm | |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 9am- 4pm |
See also: Transfer Student Orientation Program | First-Year Student Orientation
Schedule of Events
| Time | Event |
| 8:30-9:00 a.m. | Check-in Resources Fair, Coffee/Tea |
9:00-9:20 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. | Saint Mary’s Academic Opportunities |
| 10:00 - 10:10 a.m. | Orientation Leader Welcome |
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Transitioning to College Families |
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session #1: Gael Health & Wellness Academic Support Services Career & Professional Development Financial Aid |
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15-2:00 p.m. | Living on Campus |
| 2:15-3:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #2: Special Academic Programs University Credit Union First Generation College Families Campus Tour |
| 3:15-3:45 p.m. | Financing Your Future |
| 3:45 p.m. | Wrap Up |
| 4:00 p.m. | Optional Programs:
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Contact Us
New Student & Family Programs
1928 St. Mary's Road, PMB 4238
Moraga, CA 94575
Call at: (925) 631-4647