Campus Life at Merrimack

Merrimack College Orientation

Get Ready for Merrimack!

Check back all summer long for opportunities to get ready for your first semester as a Warrior. Programming will continue throughout July and August, both virtually and in person.

Thank you to everyone who attended one of our four virtual Orientation sessions. Visit the Student and Family webpages for recordings of the sessions. If you weren’t able to attend, email us at
orientation@merrimack.edu and we’ll coordinate a follow up opportunity.

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Orientation Programs

Virtual Orientation

Zoom sessions for freshman, transfers and international students.

Meet fellow new students, Orientation leaders and alumni.
Talk about resident and commuter student experiences.
Get tips for transitioning to college and more!

Dates: June 15, 17, 22 or 24
View recordings of the student and family sessions.

My Mack in Action

Explore campus and take a picture at the Merrimack mural.
Complete a Merrimack scavenger hunt.
Pick up some Merrimack swag and your ID.

Dates: July 6-9, 13-16
Register for your My Mack in Action date and time

MackLinks

Visit campus and attend sessions customized to your affinity group.

Hear more about your program and tour spaces you’ll spend time in.
Have lunch with an Orientation Leader.
Get to know the O’Brien Center for Career Development.

Dates: July 20-30
Register for your program specific MackLinks date

Virtual Orientation Recordings

Summer Orientation Student Webpage

Summer Orientation Family Webpage

Contact Us

orientation@merrimack.edu
978-837-5508

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