New Student, Transfer Student and Family Orientation
Welcome to Marquette University!
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 to Sunday, August 25, 2024
New Student Orientation is an exciting event for the Marquette community. New Student Orientation includes five days of activities designed to introduce all new students (first-year and transfer) to our academic excellence, vibrant campus life and community involvement that constitute the Marquette tradition. Check out this year's Orientation at a Glance schedule for what we have planned. Please note the schedule will continue to be updated leading up to Orientation.
Orientation events are designed to help students be successful at Marquette. For this reason, there are several events throughout the week that first-year and transfer students are required to attend, and a variety of events that are optional.
Family and Guest Events
Families and guests of new incoming students are welcome to join New Student Orientation events happening on Wednesday August 21st, 2024. New Student Orientation events after Wednesday are for new students only.
Marquette New Student & Family Guide
Be sure to utilize this resource as your one-stop shop for all new student and family information including schedules, maps, handouts, and more. The Marquette Guide will be used throughout SPARK, Orientation, and the academic year!
Download the Marquette app to your phone by going directly to the Apple iTunes Store or Google Play Store and searching for Marquette Guide!
MKE Excursions & MU Experiences
Tickets go live Monday, August 5th at 9am CST. Tickets will go live through Eventbrite.
Parking
Parking for New Student Orientation is free. Free parking is available in the 16th Street Parking Structure (749 N. 16th Street) and in the Wells Street Parking Structure (1240 W. Wells Street). Please refer to the information you received from the Office of Residence Life regarding parking during move-in.
Commuter student permits are on sale from the Parking Services Office located in Union Station located in AMU 158. Day and overnight passes are available. To purchase a permit online, visit marquette.edu/parking.
Orientation 2024 Schedule
Wednesday August 21st
Residence Hall Move In
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Various Residence Halls
Take the time to check in and unpack at your residence hall during your scheduled move in time!
New Student Orientation Check In
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Union 3rd Floor Ballrooms
All students - Transfers, Commuters - and those living in the Residence Halls - stop by the 3rd floor of the AMU in order to check in and receive your MUID! This is the first of the required events so that you are able to receive your ID and any other helpful information.
Food Trucks
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Parking Lot D
Stop by Parking Lot D between Schroeder Residence Hall and Abbottsford Residence Hall for food trucks and fun!
Orientación Familiar en español
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Alumni Memorial Union Room 163
Esperamos que los estudiantes y sus familias se unan a nosotros para conocer a otras familias hispanohablantes, conocer a personal de la universidad, y aprender sobre servicios y recursos importantes para apoyar a su estudiantes.
First Generation Student & Family Welcome
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Union Room 227
Join us for refreshments and a First Generation student and family welcome from 1-2pm!
Commuters at Marquette
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Alumni Memorial Union Marquette Place
During this time, we invite all commuter students to join us at Marquette Place for a little "Get to Know Your Peers" Event. There will also be some important information discussed.
Dinner
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Various Locations
Grab a bite to eat at a local Milwaukee eatery or check out your dining hall options.
Family Liturgy
6:00 PM-7:00 PM | Church of the Gesu
Join us for a welcoming Family Liturgy at the Church of the Gesu at 6:00 pm.
7:30 PM- 8:30 PM | The Al McGuire Center
All new students and their families are invited to attend the New Student Convocation located at the Al McGuire Center at 7:30pm. Marquette Leadership and the College Deans will formally welcome you to the Marquette community. Please note that there is limited seating for this event and some views are obstructed.
Parent Send Off
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Union Sports Annex Restaurant
After New Student Convocation, families and guests are invited to attend the Parent Send Off in the Union Sports Annex Restaurant. Join us for food and socializing before departing campus.
Orientation Kick-Off
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Central Mall
After New Student Convocation, we will be welcoming new students to campus with music, food and socializing in the Central Mall between Raynor Library and Lalumiere Language Hall.
Get excited for our Orientation event Rollin' into Marquette happening Saturday August 24th, 2024. Open to all students! Check out more information here.
Questions?
For Orientation questions, please contact New Student & Family Programs via email at newstudentprogs@marquette.edu.
