Winter Orientation Logo

Winter Orientation takes place in January each year and welcomes first-year and transfer students who are beginning their ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ career in the spring semester. We recognize the unique background and interests of each student, and we provide a program that is personalized to students’ needs.

Beginning in December, all new students will receive information via their ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ email account with details for the Winter Orientation. Having trouble accessing your ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ email account? Visit the .

Residence Halls open the Sunday prior to the start of the semester at 8am, Saturday, January 10th. Visit the Office of Residence Life for more information. 

 

Winter Orientation Timeline

December & January

Spend some time looking at the Transfer & New Student Checklist. This is a great resource for both new and transfer students as the plan for the start of their ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Experience.


Early January

After January 2nd, download our ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Guide to your phone by going directly to the  o°ù&²Ô²ú²õ±è; and search for ̽»¨ÊÓÆµ Guide! This app also has resources and information that will be helpful over the next few months, including information about campus offices and contacts and academic advisors from your college. 


 Emails & Phone Calls - Week of January 5

New students will receive an email (̽»¨ÊÓÆµ email account) and phone call from New Student and Family Programs with details regarding Winter Orientation and answer any questions you might have.


Winter Orientation - January 11th

More information on your Winter Orientation to come! This brunch and program will take place Sunday, January 11th at 11am in the Alumni Memorial Union Lunda Room (second floor). You can find the program schedule here.


Weekend Before Classes

If you are living on campus, move-in starts at 8:00am on Saturday, January 10th. Visit the Office of Residence Life for more information. 

Stop by Union Station (first floor of the A̽»¨ÊÓÆµ room 158) between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday, January 10th to get your


2026 Spring F-1 International Student Orientation

Orientation for all new F-1 international students, including mandatory sessions on the F-1 regulations and ̽»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s international student health insurance policy, will be offered by ̽»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s Office of International Education (OIE) January 7 - January 9.   An overview of the Orientation schedule is available on OIE’s website, and a detailed schedule will be shared at the Orientation Check In session the first day of orientation. 


Questions?

For questions regarding the Winter Orientation schedule, please contact the Office of Student Development at  414.288.1412 or newstudentprogs@marquette.edu.