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.

Last names A-M: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Last names N-Z: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

FRIDAY, 8/23

9:00-11:00am / San Pedro Residential Campus

Breakfast - Join your SOS staff for mixing and mingling over breakfast.

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 Orienation 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.

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

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!

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 - session for students who may be in need of accommodations or learning resources available from our Learning Center. This session is not required of all new students, but suggested for students who may be in need of learning resources. It is recommended for students who will be using disability and MAST services from the Learning Center in the fall semester!

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

ITHE 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 Rancho Palos Verdesns

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.

2:00-2:50pm / 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.

3:00-3:50pm / TBA

Career Services - Come learn about how Marymount's Career Services and how they can benefit you!

Choose between one of the two sessions based on your needs and interests.

4:00-4:50pm / TBA (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.

4:00-4:50pm / TBA (on the Oceanview campus in Rancho Palos Verdes)

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.

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.

11:00-12:00pm / TBA

"Meet 'n' Greet" with Faculty - This session is created with transfer students' needs in mind. This is an opportunity for transfer students to interact with Marymount faculty members.

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

Event

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION

August 22-24, 2013

Welcome to Marymount California University (MCU)! We are excited you have chosen to attend Marymount. As a transfer student, you have probably already participated in some kind of college Orientation program. Even still, it is important for you to attend Marymount's Orientation because we are different from your previous institution and have programs, services and policies that are unique to our universitiy.

Additionally, we have tailored an Orientation schedule based on transfer students' needs and desires. Take advantage of this time to meet your faculty members, staff and other transfer students. We are dedicated to setting you up for success, and want you to have a great experience at Marymount.

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

Transfer Student Schedule

10:30-11:00am / TBA

Meet your transfer student community!

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