Winter Orientation takes place in January each year and welcomes first-year and transfer students who are beginning their Marquette career in the spring semester. We recognize the unique background and interests of each student, and we provide a program that is personalized to students’ needs.
Beginning in December, all new students will receive information via their Marquette email account with details for the Winter Orientation. Having trouble accessing your Marquette email account? Visit the IT Services website.
Residence Halls open the Sunday prior to the start of the semester at 8am, Saturday, January 10th. Visit the Office of Residence Life for more information.
Winter Orientation Timeline
December & January
Spend some time looking at the Transfer & New Student Checklist. This is a great resource for both new and transfer students as the plan for the start of their Marquette Experience.
Early January
After January 2nd, download our Marquette Guide to your phone by going directly to the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for Marquette Guide! This app also has resources and information that will be helpful over the next few months, including information about campus offices and contacts and academic advisors from your college.
Emails & Phone Calls - Week of January 5
New students will receive an email (Marquette email account) and phone call from New Student and Family Programs with details regarding Winter Orientation and answer any questions you might have.
Winter Orientation - January 11th
More information on your Winter Orientation to come! This brunch and program will take place Sunday, January 11th at 11am in the Alumni Memorial Union Lunda Room (second floor).
Weekend Before Classes
If you are living on campus, move-in starts at 8:00am on Saturday, January 10th. Visit the Office of Residence Life for more information.
Stop by Union Station (first floor of the AMU room 158) between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday, January 10th to get your Marquette Card.
2026 Spring F-1 International Student Orientation
Orientation for all new F-1 international students, including mandatory sessions on the F-1 regulations and MU’s international student health insurance policy, will be offered by MU’s Office of International Education (OIE) January 7 - January 9. An overview of the Orientation schedule is available on OIE’s website, and a detailed schedule will be shared at the Orientation Check In session the first day of orientation.
Questions?
For questions regarding the Winter Orientation schedule, please contact the Office of Student Development at 414.288.1412 or newstudentprogs@marquette.edu.
