Transfer Student Orientation
Welcome to the Gael Family!
We're so excited to welcome you to the SMC community. As a transfer student, you'll bring unique experiences that enrich our campus and classrooms. Our Transfer Student Orientation is packed with activities to ensure a smooth transition to SMC, including a campus tour, academic advising, resource introductions, and interactive sessions. You'll meet new classmates and friends, and connect with faculty. Don't forget to register—you can even bring up to two guests, as we have special programs for them too. We can’t wait to see you there!
Orientation Dates & Times
Registration
All new transfer students need to register for orientation. Each student is allowed to bring two guests to orientation; we have a program just for them!
A one-time charge of $300 for orientation will be applied directly to a student's account and covers all costs associated with orientation, administrative costs, materials, and staffing.
Date | Time | Description |
| Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 11:30 AM -3:30 PM | Mid-Year Orientation for new and transfer students for Spring 2026 |
See also: Guests and Families
| STUDENT PROGRAM | |
| 11:30 am | Start Here: Your SMC Adventure Begins | Check-In at the Soda Center, enjoy lunch and explore some of the resources that SMC has to offer as your first step to beginning your Saint Mary’s adventure. |
| 12:30 pm | Opening the Doors to SMC | Discover Saint Mary's mission and values, and understand what it means to be part of our supportive community. |
| 1:45 pm | Academic Building Blocks | Your introduction to the SMC Academic Experience |
| 2:30 pm | Belonging Begins Here: Building Your Gael Circle | Connect with fellow students in small groups, facilitated by Orientation Leaders, to start building your community on campus. |
| 3:00 pm | Closing | Review key takeaways and important reminders as we officially welcome students and families into the campus community. |
| 3:30 pm | Optional: Campus Tour |
| GUEST PROGRAM | |
| 11:30 am | Start Here: Your SMC Adventure Begins | Check-In at the Soda Center, enjoy lunch and explore some of the resources that SMC has to offer as your first step to beginning your Saint Mary’s adventure. |
| 12:30 pm | Opening the Doors to SMC | Discover Saint Mary's mission and values, and understand what it means to be part of our supportive community. |
| 1:45 pm | Navigating Campus Systems without Taking Over | Learn how to support students without taking away from student agency or institutional processes |
| 2:30 pm | Belonging Beyond Orientation | Learn more about reducing anxieties related social belonging and reframe connections as an ongoing relational process |
| 3:00 pm | Closing | Review key takeaways and important reminders as we officially welcome students and families into the campus community. |
| 3:30 pm | Optional: Campus Tour |
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Contact Us
New Student & Family Programs
1928 St. Marys Road, PMB 4238
Moraga, CA 94575
Call at: (925) 631-4647