THURSDAY, 8/22

FRIDAY, 8/23

9:00am / Oceanview Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes

Testing - International students who would like the opportunity to test must RSVP with the Office of Admissions. RSVPs will be taken after August 2nd.

9:00am-5:00pm / Oceanview Campus in 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!

6:00-9:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus

New Student Welcome Event - In honor of being a new Mariner, your Student Orientation Staff (SOS) would like to welcome you to Marymount the Mariner way! Join us for In'N'Out burgers and some end of the summer fun!

Please Note: this is a new student only event.

12:00-1:00pm / Cafe (on the 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 (on the 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

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 / Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes

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 (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

New Student Dinner - For new students only

SATURDAY, 8/24 - all sessions on the Oceanview campus in Palos Verdes -

Event

9:00-11:00pm / Shuttles depart from the San Pedro Residential Campus

Late Night 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, which will be equipped with music and snacks.

1:00-1:50pm / Chapel Circle (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

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.

2:00-2:50pm / TBA (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

F1 Immigration Session - Required for all new international students.

3 :00-3:50pm / TBA (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

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:

Biomedical Science
Business
Liberal Arts
Media Studies
Psychology
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.

4:00-5:00pm / TBA (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

U.S. Classroom Culture, Health & Safety - Required for all new international students.

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

Orientation Olympics

Event

International Student Orientation

August 21-24, 2013

Welcome to Marymount California University (MCU)! Orientation is your introduction to all things Marymount - our academic programs, policies and services. As an international student, you will attend specific Orientation sessions that will provide you with information regarding your immigration status and tips for adapting to the U.S. culture. Additionally, your Student Orientation Staff (SOS) has planned many fun events to help you meet new students, and get your first taste of college life.

Check out what is in store for you by reviewing the Orientation schedule below. Your Orientation experience awaits you!

International Student Schedule

8:30 / Oceanview Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes / Cafe

Breakfast

10:00am / Oceanview Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes

Academic Advising - International Students who would like the opportunity to meet with an advisor must RSVP with the Office of Admissions. RSVPs will be taken after August 2nd.

11:00-12:00pm / Oceanside 105 (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

Office Hours with the International Student Coordinator, Hanna Lee - Looking for some one-on-one time for immigration assistance and to answer questions? This will be a perfect time for you to schedule a meeting with Hanna.

1:00pm / Oceanview Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes

Academic Advising - International Students who would like the opportunity to meet with an advisor must RSVP with the Office of Admissions. RSVPs will be taken after August 2nd.

WEDNESDAY, 8/21

12:00pm-4:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus or Pacific View Apartments

International Student Move-in

4:00pm-6:00pm / San Pedro Residential Campus

SEVIS Check-in

7:00pm-10:00pm / San Pedro - shuttles depart from San Pedro Residential Campus

Target Shopping Trip

Download the guidebook app from your app store for the Orientation schedule - search for "Marymount California University"