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All first-year students are required to attend an in-person or virtual Summer Orientation session prior to attending ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's University. A first-year student is any student who has not previously attended a college or university full-time, including running start, dual degree, and dual enrollment students. 

First-Year Orientation gives new Saints the opportunity to get acquainted with campus, meet other students, and register for their first-semester courses. Students attending First-Year Orientation in person will have the opportunity to meet faculty in their area of interest during registration. This program allows students to get to know ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's from the perspective of a Saint by making connections with current students who can answer any questions they may have about transitioning to college. 

You'll have the opportunity to review and adjust your pre-made schedule with a professional or faculty advisor; ensuring it aligns with your major, class preferences, and any test scores or college credits you've earned. Plus, you'll take care of essential tasks like the English Placement Exam, Math Placement Exam, and completing Consent Forms. While we strongly encourage completing these tasks beforehand, we're here to assist if needed. Choose the session that fits your schedule best. 

Students who cannot attend any days should contact orientation@stmartin.edu.

In-person First-Year Orientation

Thursday, 7/11 | In-Person Orientation Session #1
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA

Thursday, 7/18  |  In-Person Orientation Session #2
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacy, WA

Virtual First-Year Orientation

Tuesday, 7/23  |  Virtual Orientation *
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom

* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions. 

***Family and guests are encouraged to attend; there will be orientation sessions for family members and activities for children of all ages.

Island Summer Orientation is an opportunity for our students transitioning from Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands. Students and families attending this program will learn about campus and local resources, meet other students, and learn about the transition to ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's from current students from the islands. 

All first-year island students are required to attend a virtual or in-person Summer Orientation session prior to attending ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's University. If you are unable attend, please reach out to orientation@stmartin.edu.

On-Island First-Year sessions for students from Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands

Friday, 6/7  |  On-Island Orientation
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sacred Hearts Academy, Honolulu

Friday, 7/12  |  Virtual On-Island Orientation
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom

Transfer Student Orientation gives new Saints the opportunity to get to know campus before transitioning in to the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's community. Students and their supporters will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources from current students, meet other transfer students, and engage with faculty and staff who will be integral to their success on campus. Students who cannot attend any days should contact orientation@stmartin.edu.

In-Person Transfer Orientation

Friday, 8/16  | In-Person Transfer Orientation Session
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA

Virtual Transfer Orientation Session

Tuesday, 8/13  |  Virtual Transfer Orientation *
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom

* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions. 

The Office of International Programs and Development (OIPD) is eager to welcome our international students to the campus community. Whether you are arriving on campus as a first-year student or transferring from another school, our OIPD team and the campus community has been hard at work in anticipation of your arrival.

Please plan to make your travel arrangements so you are here to attend our international student orientation on August 21-23rd. Our orientation is for undergraduates, graduates, ESL and exchange students. You will be introduced to the many student support services available across campus. In addition, we will review your responsibilities as either a F1 or J1 status student. The fall 2024 schedule will be posted closer to orientation. We cannot wait for your arrival!

In-person International Student Orientation

Wednesday-Friday, August 21-23rd
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Old Main, Room 408

International Orientation schedule Welcome packet

Questions? Contact intladmissions@stmartin.edu.

In addition to our general new student orientation programs, students of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds can also sign up for AHANA (African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian-Pacific Islander, Native American) Connections. During this three-day orientation, new students of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds come together to gather information about student support services and make new connections. Students attending AHANA can move in early, before Welcome Weekend.

AHANA Orientation will be hosted on August 21 - 23