Image of fireworks at the annual community block party that begins the academic year. Image of fireworks at the annual community block party that begins the academic year.

Welcome Week

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Move-In Schedule

  • Students move in between: COMING SOON!

  • Move-in dates for First Year and Transfer Students will be sent in mid-July.

  • Additional detailed move-in instructions with your date (as a reminder) and time will be sent to you after housing assignments are finalized.

    • First-Year Student Move-In Schedule - TBD

    • Transfer Student Move-In Schedule - TBD

  • Students are asked to please adhere to their scheduled move-in date and time.

 

As classes begin, Welcome Week is designed to further connect students with people, programs, and opportunities that define life at Marist. Throughout your first week on campus, and guided by the Office of First Year Experience, faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow students will be here to support you as you settle in, learn, and make lasting connections—all while having fun. 

Image of the Class of 2028 photo, which is taken during Welcome Week.

Welcome Week Guide

Stay on top of your Welcome Week schedule with the Guidebook app! This mobile resource gives you instant access to the latest event details, activities, and key contacts—not just during Welcome Week, but throughout the entire academic year. Don’t miss an opportunity to connect and get involved.

2025-26 Guide Coming Soon

Signature Welcome Week Programs

Pizzapalooza

Join us outside the campus garden to sample some of our favorite local pizza joints! Some say you can judge a neighborhood by the quality of its pizza, and both on and off campus, Marist students are not disappointed. Enjoy some sample slices from a variety of local pizzerias that promise to deliver on flavor and to your door! This is for first-year students and new transfer students only.

Enjoy Student Programming Council Activities

Make the most of Welcome Week with exciting events organized by Student Activities! From Broadway shows to major sporting events—including occasional NFL and MLB games—there's always something to look forward to. Tickets are available through Hometown Tickets, so check often for deeply discounted experiences, complete with transportation! 

 

Find a Job

At the Work Study Job Fair, eligible students can learn about opportunities and determine which placements are best suited to their interests and skills.

Activities Fair

This fun and informative event introduces students to all of Marist's 90-plus  clubs and organizations. This festive outdoor event brings everyone together to provide students a chance to meet club representatives and learn how to get involved. Students consistently list the Activities Fair as one of the most helpful Welcome Week events, so you won't want to miss it!

Information Tables

If you have any questions, need help finding something, stop by Welcome Week information tables, which are  staffed by Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors, who are there to answer your questions.