Orientation

The university provides new students with an orientation program to prepare them academically and socially for their Marymount experience.

The undergraduate new student orientation program takes place in August and is designed to provide first-year and transfer students with opportunities to learn about Marymount traditions, meet with academic advisors, familiarize themselves with campus and local resources, and interact with fellow classmates. Parents and families of future Marymount students also receive their own unique orientation experience to equip them with tools to support their student through the transition to college.

Students entering the university in the spring semester also participate in an orientation program that takes place in early January. This orientation program provides these students and their families with opportunities to learn more about Marymount, meet with an advisor, register for classes, and meet other new students.

Find more information on the New Student Orientation section of the Marymount website.

International Student Check-In

International students bring their own unique needs to Marymount. To address these needs, the university provides both a university orientation program and an International Student Orientation Session (ISOS).

At ISOS, students will learn about maintaining their F-1 visa status, U.S. immigration regulations, the American educational system, academic program planning, and adjusting to Marymount University and the American culture. Also, this will be a great opportunity to meet other students and make new friends.

In addition to attending ISOS, all new international students are required to attend the undergraduate new student or graduate orientations. For more information about pre-arrival and orientation information, visit the International Student Services website, email iss@marymount.edu, or call (703) 526-6922.