THURSDAY, 8/22
​9:00am-5:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus or Pacific View Apartments
ALL new students move in to the residences. Students will move in during the time that corresponds with the first letter of their last name.
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Last names A-M: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Last names N-Z: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
FRIDAY, 8/23
​9:00-11:00am / San Pedro Residential Campus
Breakfast and Morning Hike - Explore the community around us! Palos Verdes has some of the most beautiful trails and views in California! Come in your tennis shoes and grab your breakfast to-go. Not feeling up to a hike? Eat breakfast and hang out at the SPRC Burns Quad!
9:00am-5:00pm / Oceanview Campus, Rancho Palos Verdes
"Taking Care of Business" - all offices will be open to students and families to take care of last minute items or answer any quesions.
11:00am-5:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus Basketball Court
Vendor Fair - Stop by the Vendor Fair to purchase forgotten or needed items, sign up for services, meet your Marymount Student Government Association (MSGA), and much more! Visit our event page to learn more!
6:00-9:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus
Mariner Madness - In honor of being a new Mariner, your Student Orientation Staff would like to welcome you to Marymount in the Mariner way! Join us for In'N'Out burgers and some end-of-summer fun! For more details click here
Please Note: this is a new student only event (no parents, please)!
1:00-5:00pm
BUILD YOUR OWN SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS
Chose between the sessions listed below to create your own personalized Orientation experience. Welcome to college where you get to be the driver of your college experience.
12:00-1:00pm / Cafe, Oceanview Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes
Lunch - Join us for lunch in our Cafe before you head into your first round of Orientation sessions.
11:00-5:00pm / Chapel Circle, Oceanview Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes
Orientation Headquarters - This will be your one stop shop for all Orientation matters. Even if you don't have any questions, come say hello! We love visitors!
8:30-9:40am / The Commons
Disability Resources & MAST Orientation - this session is recommended for students who may be interested in learning resources from the Learning Center on campus. While not required of all new students, it is recommended to those who will be using disability and MAST resources.
8:00am-2:00pm / Chapel Circle
Orientation Headquarters - This is where you will check-in for the day and pick-up your Orientation materials (i.e., Student ID card). Check-in is required for all new students. This is not an event - just the place to check in and ask questions! Your start time varies depending on which session you begin with below (either Disability Resources/MAST Orientation OR the Orientation Kick-Off.
6:00-9:30pm
THE Real World: Marymount - Join your SOSers for a collegiate night dedicated to talking about the college experience. This night is MANDATORY! Plus, you wouldn't want to miss being inaugrated as an official Mariner!
5:00-6:00pm / Chapel Circle
New Student Dinner - For new students only
SATURDAY, 8/24 - all sessions on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes
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9:00-11:00pm / shuttles depart from San Pedro Residential Campus
Bed, Bath, and Beyond Shopping Spree - Worried you'll forget something for your new room in your Marymount residence? We've got you covered! Bed, Bath & Beyond has arranged for a Mariner shopping night in their store. To see who else is going, click here!
1:00-1:50pm / 2:00-2:50pm / 3:00-3:50pm / 4:00-4:50pm / TBA
Career Services - It is never to early to start planning for your future career. Come learn about how Marymount's Career Services and how they can benefit you!
1:00-1:50pm / 2:00-2:50pm / 3:00-3:50pm / 4:00-4:50pm / TBA
Financial Literacy - Finances in general can be difficult but managing them in college can be even more challenging. Join Kat, our Director of Financial Aid, to learn about the typical struggles of college students, including credit card debt, student loans, budgeting and more!
1:00-1:50pm / 2:00-2:50pm / 3:00-3:50pm / 4:00-4:50pm / TBA
Living Marymount's Mission: Paying it Forward - A huge part of Marymount's mission is service. Join your SOSers in giving back to our local community by dedicating some time to work on your first Mariner community project.
1:00-1:50pm / 2:00-2:50pm / 3:00-3:50pm / 4:00-4:50pm / TBA
Resource Walk - There are a ton of resources on campus that are dedicated to helping you be successful at Marymount. Join your SOSers on a walk around campus to learn more about the resources available to you, and meet the exordinary staff and faculty who work hard to make these resources possible.
1:00-1:50pm / 2:00-2:50pm / 3:00-3:50pm / 4:00-4:50pm / TBA
Marymount Academics - Do you want to learn more about your major or emphasis? How about meeting some of the faculty who you will be taking classes with? Even more, want to meet like-minded students? Then you'll definitely want to check out one of the sessions listed below:
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Biomedical Science
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Business
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Liberal Arts
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Media Studies
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Psychology
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Exploratory - Many new students don't know what they want to major in yet, and that is completely fine. Drop in this session to learn about what it means to be an "exploratory" student.
9:45-10:20am / Cecilia Quad
Orientation Kick-off - be sure to get to campus EARLY to check in and be on time for the kick off! You'll want to arrive early enough to allow ample time for parking and Orientation check-in.
10:30-12:00pm / Upper Cecilia Quad Parking Lot
Playfair - Playfair is one of the most popular campus attractions for new student orientations all over the country. This unique program is designed to promote campus unity, school spirit and student bonding. Entertaining and fun, this event promises to create everlasting memories.
12:00-12:50pm / Chapel Circle
Student Lunch
1:00-1:30pm / 1:40-2:10pm / TBA
My.Marymount & IT Training
1:00-1:30pm / 1:40-2:10pm / TBA
Counseling Services
2:30-3:45pm / Cecilia Quad
Convocation
3:45-4:30pm / Chapel Circle
Convocation Reception
6:00-8:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus
Mariner Olympics
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ORIENTATION FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
August 22-24, 2013
Orientation is your introduction to Marymount California University (MCU). Check out what is in store for you by reviewing the Orientation schedule below. Your Orientation experience awaits you!
First Year Student Schedule
Download the guidebook app from your app store for the full schedule! Search for "Marymount California University".