Program Overview

Winter Orientation

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.

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 they plan for the start of their Marquette Experience.

Early January

Download the Marquette Guide to your phone. This app 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 and phone call from New Student and Family Programs with details regarding Winter Orientation and answer any questions they might have.

Winter Orientation - January 11th

Winter Orientation 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 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.

Resources for New Students

• About Us
  • Transfer Students
  • First Generation Students
  • SPARK & Orientation Staff
  • New Student Convocation
  • Technology Resources for New Students
  • MARQUEE (student orgs/events)
  • Office of Residence Life
  • Ignatian Leadership Retreat
  • New International Student Orientation
  • Graduate Student Orientation
  • Student Employment Services

Resources for Families

• Marquette Family Information
• Family Newsletter
• Family Weekend
• Talk with Your Student
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Student Affairs Resources for Families
• Student Affairs Conversations Guide