Spring Semester Orientation

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2021

Monday, January 11 (5 – 7pm): New Student Check-in & Residential Move-in
Tuesday, January 12: Orientation
Wednesday, January 13: First Day of Classes

We look forward to welcoming you to campus as a new student in January!

Orientation is designed to offer you an introduction to life on campus and to provide important information about academic life.

Our Spring Orientation program is:

A one-day program with academic courses beginning the next day.
You will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, administrators and current students.

Download the Map to Check-In

Download the 2021 Agenda

Got Questions?

Check out the FAQ below! Still have more questions?
Contact Kara Cayton, First-Year Programs Coordinator, at CaytonK@smcsc.edu.

Spring Orientation FAQ

During the Orientation sessions you will hear from several key guests about life at SMC, and get vital information to help you succeed. You will also have an opportunity to interact with current student leaders and meet other students who are participating in Orientation activities along with you. You will learn about important policies, expectations, and guidelines all SMC students must follow. A full schedule can be downloaded here.

If you have submitted your ID photo to Campus Safety via your student portal, your ID will be pre-printed in your check-in packet on Monday, January 11th. Otherwise, you will need to visit Campus Safety during check-in to get your student ID picture taken and your ID printed. You must have your SMC ID card to access your residence hall, use the meal plan in the cafeteria, record your attendance at campus events, and access several student spaces on campus. It is vital that you have your ID with you at all times on campus.

There are several steps you must take before you are clear to begin class. Those steps are outlined on the checklist on your student portal. They include completing the Financial Aid process, paying your bill or setting up a payment plan to cover the balance on your account, and completing other key information we need from you each semester. When your checklist says you are “Clear to begin class,” you have completed the necessary steps to start the semester.

Got Questions?

Spring Orientation FAQ

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