October 5-7, 2012

The 2012 Parent & Family Weekend coincides with the campus's Gaelabration Sesquicentennial event.  We have planned programs, events, workshops, and meals that will showcase all Saint Mary's is offering your student. We look forward to seeing you at Parent & Family Weekend!

If you have any questions about Parent & Family Weekend 2012 please call (925) 631-4647 or email us at orientation@stmarys-ca.edu. 

Schedule

Friday, October 5, 2012

2:30-3:00 p.m. - Registration Opens, De Lasalle Hall

3:00-4:00 p.m. - Information sessions - Pick your option!

• "I want to study Abroad", Presented by the Center for International Programs, Hagerty Lounge  -  Learn about opportunities available for studying abroad, application process and academic requirements.
• Career Center Open House, Bother Urban Gregory Hall  -  Meet the Career Center staff and learn about all the resources available to SMC students.

4:30-5:30 p.m.- History of SMC with Brother Dominic Berardelli, Claeys Lounge, Soda Center

Parents and family members get the opportunity to learn about the rich history of Saint Mary's College during this wine and cheese reception 

5:30-7:00 p.m. - Dinner with your student, Oliver Hall

8:00 p.m. - CAB presents "Comedy Night"

Family members and students are invited to enjoy a night of on campus comedy featuring local talent.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

9:00-10:00 a.m. - Breakfast with the President, Soda Center (family members only)

Saint Mary's College President, Brother Ronald Gallagher, reports on the state of the college to family members.

11:00 a.m. - Gaelebration Begins

(please see visit http://www.yearofthegael.com/index.html for more information)

Sunday, October 7, 2012

11:00 a.m. - Mass, College Chapel

• Registration

  If you plan on attending Parent & Families Weekend, please send a confirmation email to orientation@stmarys-ca.edu.

• Overnight Accomodations

  If you require overnight lodging at the time of Parent and Family Weekend, see the link below for hotels in the Concord/Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek/Lafayette area.
  Many of the lodgings listed below have agreed to offer special rates to Saint Mary’s families. When you call for a reservation or pricing information, tell them you are coming to the Saint Mary’s Parent & Family Weekend and ask them if they have a special rate.

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• At-a-Glance Schedule »

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