Congratulations, Saints! We are delighted you have chosen Saint Martin's University to pursue your educational goals. Whether you are arriving on campus as a first-year student or transferring from another school, our orientation team has been hard at work in anticipation of your arrival.
New graduate students may find information about Graduate Orientation on the Admitted Students (Graduate) webpage.
All first-year students are required to attend an in-person or virtual Summer Orientation session prior to attending Saint Martin's University. A first-year student is any student who has not previously attended a college or university full-time, including running start, dual degree, and dual enrollment students.
First-Year Orientation gives new Saints the opportunity to get acquainted with campus, meet other students, and register for their first-semester courses. Students attending First-Year Orientation in person will have the opportunity to meet faculty in their area of interest during registration. This program allows students to get to know Saint Martin's from the perspective of a Saint by making connections with current students who can answer any questions they may have about transitioning to college.
You'll have the opportunity to review and adjust your pre-made schedule with a professional or faculty advisor; ensuring it aligns with your major, class preferences, and any test scores or college credits you've earned. Plus, you'll take care of essential tasks like the English Placement Exam, Math Placement Exam, and completing Consent Forms. While we strongly encourage completing these tasks beforehand, we're here to assist if needed. Choose the session that fits your schedule best.
Students who cannot attend any days should contact orientation@stmartin.edu.
Thursday, 7/11 | In-Person Orientation Session #1
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA
Register for In-Person Orientation Session #1
Thursday, 7/18 | In-Person Orientation Session #2
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacy, WA
Register for In-Person Orientation Session #2
Tuesday, 7/23 | Virtual Orientation *
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom
Register for Virtual Orientation
* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions.
***Family and guests are encouraged to attend; there will be orientation sessions for family members and activities for children of all ages.
Island Summer Orientation is an opportunity for our students transitioning from Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands. Students and families attending this program will learn about campus and local resources, meet other students, and learn about the transition to Saint Martin's from current students from the islands.
All first-year island students are required to attend a virtual or in-person Summer Orientation session prior to attending Saint Martin's University. If you are unable attend, please reach out to orientation@stmartin.edu.
Friday, 6/7 | On-Island Orientation
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sacred Hearts Academy, Honolulu
Register for On-Island Orientation
Friday, 7/12 | Virtual On-Island Orientation
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom
Register for Virtual On-Island Orientation
Transfer Student Orientation gives new Saints the opportunity to get to know campus before transitioning in to the Saint Martin's community. Students and their supporters will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources from current students, meet other transfer students, and engage with faculty and staff who will be integral to their success on campus. Students who cannot attend any days should contact orientation@stmartin.edu.
Friday, 8/16 | In-Person Transfer Orientation Session
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA
Register for In-Person Transfer Orientation
Tuesday, 8/13 | Virtual Transfer Orientation *
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom
Register for Virtual Transfer Orientation
* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions.
In addition to our general new student orientation programs, students of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds can also sign up for AHANA (African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian-Pacific Islander, Native American) Connections. During this three-day orientation, new students of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds come together to gather information about student support services and make new connections. Students attending AHANA can move in early, before Welcome Weekend.
Register for AHANA Orientation
AHANA Orientation will be hosted on August 21 - 23
Looking for more information to get ready? Check out these pages as well:
The Office of Campus Life coordinates a wide range of services and activities to connect you to the Saint Martin's community, whether you are an incoming freshman or an outgoing senior. We are a resource for life outside of the classroom — promoting and encouraging students to engage in a variety of curricular and co-curricular experiences and opportunities.
Trautman Union Building (TUB)
5000 Abbey Way SE
Lacey, WA 98503
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