Welcome to Saint Mary's!

Get Your Bearings
It's normal to feel a little overwhelmed about your first year of college but not to worry. We have a few ways for you to learn more about campus, what to expect, and what to do next. Here are some events to help you get ready.
Sneak Preview Days
There are two in-person Sneak Preview Days this summer that will help you get a look at what life will be like as a Belle. The campus experience is open to both you and your family as we take time to discuss housing, dining, campus life, academics, and more. The events are completely optional but you do need to register.

Your Summer To Do List
June
6–27
Academic Advising
During the beginning of June, your summer advisor will send a message to your Saint Mary's email address to arrange a time to speak with you about course selection. You will be able to register for classes online at the end of June after speaking with your advisor. Placement Testing must be completed before academic advising can occur. Be sure to check out the Academic Guide for First-Year Students.
June
10
Room Assignments
All students received an email on June 10th with their housing assignment. Questions can be directed to Residence Life at ResLife@saintmarys.edu
June
17
Sneak Preview Day
Join us to get a sneak preview of life as a Belle. This FREE program will offer information that will prepare you for your arrival on campus in August. This program is not mandatory but you must sign up in advance.
June
28–29
First-Year Registration Days
Students may register at their assigned date/time or any time after that until July 1st. Students assigned times were in the email received on June 1st entitled "Advising and Registration Information". Students advisors can also provide assigned dates/times during their advising sessions prior to registration.
June
27
Sneak Preview Day
Join us to get a sneak preview of life as a Belle. This FREE program will offer information that will prepare you for your arrival on campus in August. This program is not mandatory but you must sign up in advance.
July
1
Financial Aid
Beginning in July, students should log into the financial aid portal and either accept or decline their offers of Federal Direct Loans and Federal Work Study. All other information about the next steps can be found in the “award brochure” which has been mailed out with final award letters and also can be found on the Financial Aid Portal.
July
1
Schedule Changes
It happens. . .You may find that you need to change your classes. For any changes to your class schedule made after July 1, you will need to contact Student Academic Services at advising@saintmarys.edu.
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August
1
Find Work
Keep your eye out for an email from Student Employment alerting you to all job openings available on campus. Please note: You should not wait until you move on campus to begin applying for jobs.
Aug
15
DUE DATE: Tuition & Fees
All tuition and fees are due on August 15. Please log in to the Student Account Portal to see options for payments.
Aug
18
Move In!
Plan to arrive on campus anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Student check-in is in Rice Commons, located inside the Student Center. Following move-in, Belles Beginnings student orientation programming will begin on the evening of Thursday, August 18 – more information to come in July.
Aug
18–21
Fall Orientation: Belles Beginnings
Official Belles Beginnings Orientation events will begin with a kick-off event on the evening of Thursday, August 18th. Parents and families are welcome to attend events on Thursday evening through Orientation Mass on Friday evening , at which time, student only programming will begin (following dinner). We are dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible and cannot wait to have all of our new belles finally joining us on campus in August!
Aug
22
First Day of Classes
It will be here before you know it! Mark this date on your calendar as your college experience is about to begin! Welcome to Saint Mary's!
