Orientation

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!

Learn more about Welcome Weekend

Welcome Weekend will be held Friday, August 25 - Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Welcome Weekend schedule

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. 

Students are encouraged to register for the day that best matches their area of interest to give them the opportunity to meet their faculty. Students who cannot attend their designated are welcome to choose the day that suites them best. Students who cannot attend any days should contact orientation@stmartin.edu.

Register for Virtual Orientation
Virtual Orientation will be hosted on July 11 & 18

Register for In-Person Orientation
In-Person Orientation will be hosted on July 13, 14, 20 & 21

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.

Virtual On-Island Orientation
Date: July 7, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific
Register for July 7th On-Island Virtual Orientation

In-Person On-Island Orientation
Date: June 9, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Sacred Hearts Academy, 3252 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI
Register for June 9th 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.

Virtual Transfer Orientation
Date: August 15, 2023
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Register for August 15th Virtual Transfer Orientation

Family-Friendly In-Person Transfer Orientation
Date: August 18, 2023
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Register for August 18th In-Person Transfer Orientation

***Military-affiliated students are encouraged to attend the In-Person Transfer Orientation session on August 18th. There will be military-specific breakout sessions about military benefits and meet-and-greets with the Veterans’ Center staff.

***Family and guests are encouraged to attend; there will be orientation sessions for family members and activities for children of all ages

***Dinner will be served free of charge

The Office of International Programs and Development (OIPD) is eager to welcome our international students to the campus community. Whether you are arriving on campus as a first-year student or transferring from another school, our OIPD team and the campus community has been hard at work in anticipation of your arrival.

Please plan to make your travel arrangements so you are here to attend our international student orientation on August 23-25. Our orientation is for undergraduates, graduates, ESL and exchange students. You will be introduced to the many student support services available across campus. In addition, we will review your responsibilities as either a F1 or J1 status student. A link to our 3-day schedule from last spring is below. The fall 2023 schedule will be posted closer to orientation. We cannot wait for your arrival!

Download Fall 2023 orientation schedule and handbook

Questions? Contact intladmissions@stmartin.edu.

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 Incipio Welcome Weekend.

Register for AHANA Orientation
AHANA Orientation will be hosted on August 22 - 24