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Orientation

  1. Admissions & Financial Aid
  2. Admitted students (undergraduate)
  3. Orientation

Congratulations, Saints! We are delighted you have chosen 91Ö±²¥'s University to pursue your educational goals. Whether you are arriving on campus as a first-year student or transferring from another school, our orientation team has been hard at work in anticipation of your arrival. 

Family Guide

*** Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions.

New graduate students may find information about Graduate Orientation on the Admitted Students (Graduate) webpage.

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Which orientation is for you?

Virtual Spring Orientation

Tuesday, 1/6 | Virtual Orientation *

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Zoom

* Virtual sessions will be recorded and made available to students who cannot attend the live virtual or in-person orientation sessions.

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In-Person Spring Orientation

In-Person Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation gives new Saints the opportunity to get to know campus before transitioning into the 91Ö±²¥'s community. Students and their supporters will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources from current students, meet other students, and engage with faculty and staff who will be integral to their success on campus. Students who cannot attend any days should contact orientation@stmartin.edu.

Friday, 1/9 | In-Person Orientation Session

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Norman Worthington Conference Center
91Ö±²¥'s University
5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA

Orientation schedule

In-person spring orientation schedule

Summer 2026 0rientations

In-person dates

  • On-Island Orientation (In-Person) - Friday, June 26, 2026 (Sacred Hearts Academy, Honolulu, HI)
  • First Year In-Person Session # 1 â€“ Thursday, July 9, 2026 (91Ö±²¥â€™s University, Lacey, WA)
  • First Year In-Person Session # 2 â€“ Thursday, July 16, 2026 (91Ö±²¥â€™s University, Lacey, WA)
  • First Year In-Person Session # 3 â€“ Thursday, July 23, 2026 (91Ö±²¥â€™s University, Lacey, WA)
  • Transfer In-Person Session â€“ Thursday, August 6, 2026 (91Ö±²¥â€™s University, Lacey, WA)   

Virtual Dates 

  • Virtual On-Island - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7-9 PM PST [Zoom]
  • First-Year Virtual - Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7 – 9 PM PST [Zoom]
  • Transfer Virtual - Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7 – 9 PM PST [Zoom] 

Questions? Call us!

Office of Campus Life

The Office of Campus Life coordinates a wide range of services and activities to connect you to the 91Ö±²¥'s community, whether you are an incoming freshman or an outgoing senior. We are a resource for life outside of the classroom — promoting and encouraging students to engage in a variety of curricular and co-curricular experiences and opportunities.

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