Winter Orientation takes place in January each year and welcomes first-year and transfer students who are beginning their ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵcareer 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 ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵemail account with details for the Winter Orientation. Having trouble accessing your eMarq account? Visit the IT Services website.
Residence Halls open the Sunday prior to the start of the semester at 8am. 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 ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵExperience.
Early January
After January 5, download our ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵGuide to your phone by going directly to the  o°ù&²Ô²ú²õ±è; and search for ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵGuide! 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 6
New students will receive an email (ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵemail account) and phone call from New Student and Family Programs with details regarding Winter Orientation and answer questions about how to complete the Winter New Student Checklist.
Winter Orientation - Tentatively - January 12th
More information on your Winter Orientation to come! This dinner and program will tentatively take place Sunday, January 12th at 4pm in the Alumni Memorial Union Lunda Room (second floor).
For more information about the Winter Orientation schedule, please see the Schedule at a Glance.
Weekend Before Classes
If you are living on campus, move-in starts at 8:00am on Sunday, January 12. Visit the Office of Residence Life for more information.
Stop by Union Station (first floor of the AMU room 158) between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Sunday, January 12 to get your
Questions?
For questions regarding the Winter Orientation schedule, please contact the Office of Student Development at 414.288.1412 or newstudentprogs@marquette.edu.