Transfer Summer Orientation – What To Expect
These sessions will be a one-day experience.*
- UMW Orientation for transfer students is a one-day, in-person experience that provides our newest eagles with a great opportunity to meet fellow classmates, get familiar with campus resources, and get connected with our community long before classes start in August! Orientation is mandatory for transfer students and is designed to equip you to succeed at Mary Wash.You can find the Transfer Orientation Schedule from 2023 here. The official schedule for 2024 Transfer Orientation will be released via this website in mid-May, and all students and guests will receive a print copy on the day of their orientation program.
- *Please note: Orientation schedules are subject to change. You will receive an up-to-date and descriptive schedule upon Orientation Check-In and more details will be posted to this site during the summer.
- During orientation, incoming students will be introduced to an orientation leader (OL) who will guide them through their next steps. The OLs will introduce them to aspects of campus, academics, and resources available to them as they transition to academic and student life at UMW, and generally start to become acquainted with activities that they can be involved in at UMW.
- There is no upfront cost for students for the Orientation program as it will be billed to your UMW account. You may bring guests with you but they must be registered to attend there will be a $25 fee for each guest over the age of 7.
- Registration will open for Summer Orientation on March 12th. Dates for summer can be found below!
- Transfer Orientation Dates Summer 2024:
- June 5
- June 26
- You will be able to select one of these dates to attend through the registration process, which will open for Summer 2024 Orientation on March 12th.
Wondering what your orientation will look like? Here’s an example of a Transfer Orientation day!
Transfer Orientation Example Schedule 2024
8:00-9:30 AM Check In | Cedric Rucker University Center (CRUC) Lobby
8:00-10:00 AM Walk Up Advising and Course Registration | Panera Bread
8:30-9:30 AM Campus Resource Fair | Chandler Ballroom A/B
8:45-9:30 AM Campus Tour | Leaving from CRUC living rooms
9:30-10:00 AM Meet Your Orientation Group | Chandler Ballroom C
10:00-10:45 AM Welcome & Overview of Orientation | Chandler Ballroom C
10:45-11:15 AM Academic Overview | Chandler Ballroom C
11:15-11:30 AM Travel Time
| Residential Students Only | Off-Campus Students Only |
| 11:30 AM-12:00 PMResidential Student MeetingCRUC, Colonnade Room | 11:30 AM-12:00 PMOff-Campus Student MeetingCRUC, Chandler Ballroom C |
12:00-12:50 PM Lunch with Your Orientation Leader | CRUC, 4th Floor
12:50-1:00 PM Travel Time
1:00-1:45 PM Student Panel | Chandler Ballroom C
1:45-2:00 PM Break & Travel Time
| Students Only | Guests Only |
| 2:00-2:30 PMCommunity BuildingCRUC, Chandler Ballroom C | 2:00-2:30 PMCampus SafetyCRUC, Colonnade Room |
| 2:30-3:15 PMResources for Combatting Transfer ShockCRUC, Chandler Ballroom | 2:30-3:30 PMFamilies & Guests: What You Need To KnowCRUC, Colonnade Room |
| 3:15-3:30 PMTime with Your Orientation LeaderVarious Locations |
1:30-4:00 PM Walk Up Advising and Course Registration | Panera Bread
3:30-4:30 PM Soaring Through Your Finances | Panera Bread
3:30-4:30 PM GI Bill Drop In Time | Veterans Resource Center, Cedric Rucker University Center 1141A
8 AM-5 PM Bookstore Hours
5:00-6:00 PM Dinner Available | CRUC, 4th Floor
If you are in need of lodging, please refer to the Lodging and Accommodations page.
Remember to start checking your UMW student email for updates! Need help? Visit the IT webpage.