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 over the summer 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 Orientation
International students bring their own unique needs to Marymount. To address these needs, the university provides a mandatory International Student Orientation (ISO) for students studying in F-1 or J-1 visa status. ISO takes place the week before classes start.
All new and transferring F-1 and J-1 students are required to attend ISO. Any continuing Marymount students who are starting new F-1 or J-1 records are also required to attend ISO.
At ISO, students will learn about maintaining their F-1 visa status, U.S. immigration regulations, the American educational system, academic program planning, adjusting to Marymount University and American culture. Students will also complete Mandatory Immigration Check In to activate their immigration record. Additionally,, this will be a great opportunity to meet other students and make new friends.
In addition to the sessions prepared specifically for international students, ISO feeds into undergraduate orientation fo rfirst year and transfer students. For more information about pre-arrival and orientation information, visit the International Student and Scholar Services website, email iss@marymount.edu, or call (703) 526-6922.