Orientation

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.

In-person First-Year Orientations

Thursday, 7/9 | First-Year Orientation
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Norman Worthington Conference Center
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA
Register for First-Year Orientation

Thursday, 7/16 | First-Year Orientation
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Norman Worthington Conference Center
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA
Register for First-Year Orientation

Thursday, 7/23 | First-Year Orientation
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Norman Worthington Conference Center
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA
Register for First-Year Orientation

Virtual First-Year Orientation

Tuesday, 7/28 | Virtual First-Year Orientation*
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom
Register for Virtual First-Year Orientation

* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions.

All first-year island students are required to attend a virtual or in-person Summer Orientation session prior to attending Saint Martin's University. 

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. 

If you are unable attend, please reach out to orientation@stmartin.edu.

In-Person Island Orientation

Friday, 6/26 | On-Island Orientation
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time
Sacred Hearts Academy
3253 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI
Register for On-Island Orientation

Virtual On-Island Orientation

Tuesday, 6/30 | Virtual On-Island Orientation*
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom
Register for Virtual On-Island Orientation

* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions.

All transfer students are required to attend an in-person or virtual Summer Orientation session prior to attending Saint Martin's University.

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.

In-Person Transfer Orientation

Thursday, 8/6 | Transfer Orientation
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA
Register for In-Person Orientation

Virtual Transfer Orientation Session

Tuesday, 8/11 | 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.

All first-year students are required to attend Welcome Weekend and are automatically registered upon enrollment at 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.

Welcome Weekend takes students on a deep dive into what life on campus is like as a Saint Martin's student! Students will have the chance to meet other new students, learn more about on-campus resources, engage in new student campus traditions, attend events and activities and MORE!

Welcome Weekend will be held Friday, August 21 - Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Auris Connections is a three-day orientation designed for students of diverse backgrounds to engage with the campus community, gather information about student support services and create lasting friendships throughout the college years.

All first-year students are welcome to attend Auris Connections! We foster an inclusive and welcoming space, where together we embrace the differences and similarities that make us who we are and walk with each other in our navigation of college life.

During the orientation, we will provide resources for all students to succeed and thrive at Saint Martin’s. We also provide specific resources for Pell Grant students, historically underrepresented students, ethnically diverse students, first-generation students, undocumented students and students from different faith traditions.

Auris Connections Orientation will be hosted on August 20 - 21