Graduate Student Orientation

Fall 2026 Orientation Sessions

Note: Email invitations will be sent to all newly admitted students as more information, such as date, time, and location, becomes available. Please be sure to keep an eye on your email inbox leading up to the start of the semester. 

 

New Graduate Student Welcome Reception

Join the Marymount University Graduate Admissions Office on the 2nd Floor of Ballston Center on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, for the New Student Welcome Reception. This event will be an opportunity to network with faculty and staff, as well as to meet with other new MU graduate students. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Where? Ballston Center 2nd Floor Conference Center
  • When? Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

 

College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology

  • School of Business Master’s Program (MBA) Graduate Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9am EST [Virtual]
  • School of Technology Master’s Program (IT, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technology) Graduate Orientation: Thursday, August 13th, 2026, at 10am EST [Virtual]
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10am EST [Virtual]
  • Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity (DSc) Orientation: Thursday, August 13th, 2026, at 1pm EST [Virtual]
  • School of Design and Art (Interior Architecture and Design): TBD [In Person]

 

College of Health and Education

  • Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Non-Degree): Friday, June 12th, 2026 [Virtual]
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Orientation Week: Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 7:30am EST; Wednesday-Thursday, August 19th-20th, 2026, from 9am-3pm EST  [In Person]
  • Malek School of Nursing: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, at 7:30pm EST [Virtual]
  • School of Education (M.Ed., all Education Certificates): TBD

 

College of Sciences and Humanities

  • Forensic & Legal Psychology M.A.: Orientation is held during the required FLP 500 Class 

 

International Student Orientation

Graduate students studying on an F-1 visa must attend a mandatory, in-person International Student Orientation in addition to their program-specific orientation.

International Student Orientation for the Fall 2026 is TBD.  This orientation session is not optional and is required for students to maintain their F-1 visa status.  All admitted students who have paid their enrollment deposit will receive information regarding how to register once the date is finalized.