9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Your Launch Point: Registration & Materials Pick-Up
Location: Outside Liberal Arts Center/Regina Hall (Rain Location: Rotunda, Liberal Arts Center)
Your Marywood experience begins here. During this essential first stop, you’ll check in, receive your materials, and connect with friendly faces ready to guide your next steps.
Coffee and Conversations / Forms & FAQs Fair
Location: Rotunda, Liberal Arts Center
Coffee & Conversations with the Forms & FAQs Fair offers a relaxed, fair-style atmosphere where guests check in, grab a cup of coffee, and explore tables needing required paperwork at their own pace. It’s a casual space for meaningful conversations, community connections, and helpful info.
Forms Tables in Rotunda, Liberal Arts Center:
Admissions – FAQs
Athletics & Recreation – Athletic Intentions Info & Required Paperwork
Campus Ministry - FAQs
Campus Safety – Emergency Contact Info, Parking Registration, E2Campus Alerts, Omnilert
App, ID Photos
Dining Services – Meal Plan Info, Dietary Accommodations, Pacer Points, Dining Mobile App
Helpdesk - FAQs
Housing & Residence Life – Housing Application, Microfridge
Office of Military & Veteran Services - FAQs
Office of the Registrar – FERPA Release
Student Disability Services – Academic & Housing Accommodations, ESA Info
Student Financial Services – Financial Responsibility Agreement, Account Info Release
Student Health Services – Health History, Physical & Immunizations, Insurance Waiver
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome to the Day
Location: Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts
Begin Boldly: Welcome & Remarks by President Lisa Lori
Start your Marywood journey with an inspiring welcome from President Lisa Lori. In this opening session, you'll hear words of encouragement, reflection, and purpose that set the tone for the days ahead. This is more than just a greeting—it’s an invitation to begin boldly, embrace new opportunities, and step confidently into your future as part of the Marywood community.
Rooted in Purpose: Marywood’s Core Values
Discover the heart of the Marywood experience through our core values—respect, service, Catholic identity, excellence, and empowerment.
Make It Your Day!
A brief overview of what the day will consist of and what to expect.
10:30AM - 11:40 AM
Get ready to choose your own adventure! In this interactive program, you’ll attend three sessions of your choice, each designed to introduce you to key areas of campus life that will shape your college
experience. Whether you’re looking for support, leadership opportunities, or ways to get involved beyond the classroom, these sessions will help you find your place and your people.
10:30 AM – 10:50AM
Select A Session 1
10:55 AM – 11:15AM
Select A Session 2
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Select A Session 3
Session Choices:
Home Away from Home: Navigating Residential Life (Swartz A)
Whether you’re a first-time roommate or living away from home for the first time, this session covers the essentials of residential living. Meet your Residence Life team and learn how to make the most of your campus home.
Office Represented: Housing & Residence Life
Lead the Way: Dive Into Campus Life & Leadership (Marian Chapel)
Want to join a club, become a campus leader, or build your résumé? This session connects you with student organizations, leadership programs, and ways to leave your mark on campus.
Offices Represented: Student Engagement, Career Services
Make an Impact: Service & Global Opportunities (Swartz D)
Learn how to make a difference locally and globally. This session introduces you to service-learning, volunteer programs, and exciting opportunities to study abroad during your time here.
Offices Represented: Office of Community Service and Social Justice, Study Abroad
Meet Your Support Squad (Swartz C)
Get to know the teams that will help you thrive academically! Learn how Academic Success, Student Disability Services, and the Writing & Tutoring Centers can support your study habits, provide accommodations, and offer one-on-one help throughout the semester.
Offices Represented: Academic Success, Student Disability Services, Writing & Tutoring Centers
Understanding Financial Aid: What Students Need to Know (Swartz B)
This session breaks down the essentials of financial aid to help you better understand how to fund your college journey. Learn how the FAFSA works, the types of aid available—including grants, loans, and scholarships—and what your financial aid package really means. We’ll also cover how to maintain eligibility, important deadlines, and the ins and outs of Federal Work-Study, including how to find and apply for on-campus jobs. Whether you're just getting started or need a refresher, this session will help you make informed decisions about managing your college costs.
Offices Represented: Financial Aid, Student Accounts
Wellness & Support for Your Journey (Swartz E)
College is a big transition. This session highlights resources that support your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Meet the people dedicated to helping you thrive and learn how to make the most of the support available to you during your time on campus.
Offices Represented: Campus Safety, Counseling and Student Development, Dining Services, Student Health Services
Group A: 11:50AM - 12:35PM
Group A: Lunch
Join us for an Outdoor Luau! Enjoy delicious island-inspired food, lively music, and fun activities, soaking in the festive atmosphere.
Location: Art Field
Group A: 12:40PM - 1:10PM
Group A: Technology and Me
Get ready to master the digital tools that will support your academic journey! In this session, you'll learn about the online resources and educational platforms you'll use throughout your time at Marywood. Discover how to stay organized, manage required documents, and make the most of the tech resources available to you, so you can thrive in the digital classroom and beyond!
Location: Upper Main, Nazareth Student Center
Group B: 11:50AM - 12:20PM
Group B: Technology and Me
Get ready to master the digital tools that will support your academic journey! In this session, you'll learn about the online resources and educational platforms you'll use throughout your time at Marywood. Discover how to stay organized, manage required documents, and make the most of the tech resources available to you, so you can thrive in the digital classroom and beyond!
Location: Upper Main, Nazareth Student Center
Group B: 12:25 - 1:10PM
Group B: Lunch
Join us for an Outdoor Luau! Enjoy delicious island-inspired food, lively music, and fun activities, soaking in the festive atmosphere.
Location: Art Field
1:15PM - 2:30PM
Major Connections: Meet Your Faculty & Discover Your Path
This session is an opportunity to meet faculty and staff from your chosen field of study! This session gives students and their families the chance to hear directly from professors about the exciting opportunities, expectations, and resources within each academic discipline. Ask questions, explore program highlights, and get to know the people who will be guiding you throughout your academic journey. It’s the perfect opportunity to start building connections with your future mentors and peers.
Location: Varies by major (see below)
Architecture
Center for Architectural Studies, Bleachers
Majors: Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture
Art
Insalaco Center for Studio Arts, Second Floor Lounge
Majors: 3-Dimensional Studio Arts, Art Therapy, Arts Administration, Graphic Design, and Illustration
Aviation
Shields Center for Visual Arts, Room 136
Majors: Aviation (Airline & Airport Management) & Aviation (Pilot/Flight Operations)
School of Business & Global Innovation
Learning Commons, Room 331/337
Majors: Accounting, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Planning, Health Services Management, Hospitality Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Sports Management
Communication Sciences & Disorders
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, Rooms 1055/1059
Majors: Communication Sciences & Disorders (Pre-Professional)
Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
Liberal Arts Center, Room 112
Majors: Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
Education (School of Education)
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, Rooms 2025/2036
Majors: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education
English/Modern Languages (School of Humanities)
Liberal Arts Center, Room 214
Majors: Literature, Writing, English/Secondary Education, Spanish, Spanish/Secondary Education
Health and Exercise Science
Center for Athletic Wellness, Room 232
Majors: Exercise Science and Health Sciences
Mathematics & Computer Science
Center for Natural and Health Sciences, Room 206
Majors: Mathematics, Mathematics/Secondary Education, Computer Science, Information Security
Multimedia Communications (School of Visual and Performing Arts)
Learning Commons, Room T24
Majors: Media Production, Audio Production, Film, TV, Digital Production, Digital Influencing, Journalism and Public Communication, Sports Media
Music, Theatre, & Dance (School of Visual and Performing Arts)
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 104
Majors: Arts Administration (Music or Theatre), Musical Theatre, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Therapy, Theatre, Theatre Education
Nursing (Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration)
Swartz Center for Spiritual Life Room A
Major: Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics (Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science)
O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Room 238
Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
Psychology and Counseling
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies 2004
Majors: Psychology (General/Theoretical or Clinical Studies)
Religious Studies and Philosophy, Environmental Studies (Philosophy and Religious Studies)
Immaculata Hall, Fidelity Commons
Majors: Environmental Studies (Humanities, Justice, Or Science), Philosophy, Religious Studies
Respiratory Therapy (Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration)
O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, Lab 150
Major: Respiratory Therapy
Science (Science, Math, and Computer Science)
Center for Natural and Health Sciences, Comerford Theatre
Majors: Biology, Biology (Medical Laboratory Science), Biology (Pre-Chiropractic), Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant), Biology (Pre-Professional), Biology Secondary Education, Biotechnology, Environmental Science
Social Sciences (School of Humanities)
Liberal Arts Center, Room 116
Majors: History/Pre-Law, Social Sciences/Secondary Education, Sociology
Social Work
Liberal Arts Center, Room 117
Major: Social Work
Undeclared
Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room C
Major: Undeclared
2:40PM - 3:00PM
Closing Session
Wrap up the day and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.
Location: Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Drop-Ins
African Sisters Education Collaborative, Emmanuel Hall (July 10)
Athletics (Cross Country/Track and Field), Center for Athletics and Wellness, Room 225
Career Services, Learning Commons, Room 162 (The Hub)
Division of Mission Services (offices of Campus Ministry & Community Service and
Social Justice), Swartz Center for Spiritual Life
Esports, Nazareth Student Center, Lower Level (across from Nazareth Dining Hall)
Financial Aid Office, Liberal Arts Center, Room 85 (Terrace Level) (QR Code for
appointments)
Housing and Residence Life, Loughran Hall (Terrace Level) - tours available
Human Resources (Work Study), Liberal Arts Center, Room 86 (Terrace Level)
Office of Academic Success, Learning Commons, Room 166 (The Hub)
Office of Admissions, Liberal Arts Center, Room 120
Office of Military and Veteran Services, Learning Commons, Room 174 (The Hub)
School of Business, Shields Center for Visual Arts, Room 136 (July 9)