We are excited to officially welcome our newest class of Merrimack Warriors and their families to campus! We have a full calendar of January Orientation activities planned to help you and your student get acclimated.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
12-3 p.m. | Residential Student Check In - McQuade Library Residential students living on campus will check in with Admission staff, Hamel Health Center staff, receive their Merrimack ID Card, and move into their residence halls. |
2:15-3 p.m. | Family Reception - Merrimack Club Dining Room An opportunity to gather with other parents and families of incoming students. |
3 p.m. | Women’s Basketball Game - Hammel Court Join the Orientation Team as we support our Warriors on the court as they play Providence College. |
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
8-9 a.m. | All Student and Family Check In - McQuade Library Residential students that could not join us on Monday will check in with the Office of Admission and Hamel Health Center staff, as well as receive their Merrimack ID cards. |
9-9:15 a.m. | Welcome - McQuade Auditorium Orientation kicks off with a welcome by Merrimack College leadership and our Orientation Team! Become immersed in the Merrimack culture and community and learn why every day is a great day to be a Warrior! |
9:20-10 a.m. | Mission and Merrimack - McQuade Auditorium Join Fr. Ray Dlugos to learn about the values upon which Merrimack was founded as expressed in the Mission and Vision Statement of the College, and the pivotal role that it plays on campus every day. |
10-10:45 a.m. | How to Best Support Your Warrior - McQuade Auditorium This session will be presented collaboratively between the Academic Success Center and Dean of Students Office and review connections across our community that help parents and families to stay close to your students while encouraging independence. |
10:45-11:15 a.m. | Coffee with the Deans - McQuade Library Parents and families can enjoy coffee with the opportunity to meet with the Academic Deans of Merrimack College. |
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. | Warrior Connections - McQuade Auditorium This session will be presented collaboratively between Student Affairs, Athletics, and Student Employment to help share all opportunities of engagement across our campus. |
12-1 p.m. | Keeping Your Warriors’ Wellness and Safety A Priority - McQuade Auditorium Our Counseling and Wellness Center and the Police Department will share the most common ways that students’ mental health will be challenged in college, how to help students stay emotionally fit, and Merrimack campus safety. |
1-2 p.m. | Lunch - Crowe Executive Room Parents and family members have the opportunity to grab lunch. |
2-3 p.m. | Campus Business and Area Explorations Campus offices will be available for individual appointments to answer any remaining questions. |
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 2:30 p.m. | Residential Student Check-In – McQuade Library Residential students living on campus will check in with the Office of Admission staff Hamel Health Center staff, receive their Merrimack ID Card, and move into their residence halls. |
| 5:15 p.m. | Welcome – McQuade Library Auditorium Orientation kicks off with a small welcome to our campus by our Orientation Team! |
| 5:30 p.m. | Family Reception – Merrimack Club Dining Room An opportunity to gather with other parents and families of incoming students. |
| 7 p.m. | Men’s Ice Hockey Game vs Providence College – Lawler Ice Rink Join the Orientation Team as we support our Warriors on the ice as they play Providence College. |
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Grab and Go Breakfast – Sakowich Campus Center, Sparky’s Place Students will check in with Admissions staff and Hamel Health, as well |
| 8:30 a.m. | All Student and Family Check In – McQuade Library Students and families that could not join us on Friday check in with Office of Admission and Hamel Health Center staff, as well as receive their Student ID MackCards |
| 9:45 a.m. | Welcome – McQuade Library Auditorium Orientation kicks off with a live session welcome by Merrimack College Professionals and our Orientation Team! Become |
| 10 a.m. | Mission and Merrimack – McQuade Library Auditorium Join Fr. Ray Dlugos to learn about the values upon which Merrimack was |
| 10:30 a.m. | How to Best Support your Warrior – McQuade Library Auditorium This session will be presented collaboratively between the Academic Success Center and Dean of Students Office and go over connections across our community that help parents and families to stay close to your students while encouraging independence. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Coffee with the Deans – McQuade Library Parents and Families can enjoy coffee with the opportunity to meet with the Academic Deans of Merrimack College. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Keeping Your Warriors’ Wellness and Safety a Priority – McQuade Library Auditorium Our Counseling and Wellness Center and the Police Department will join us to share about the most common ways that students’ mental health will be challenged in college, how to help students stay emotionally fit, and |
| 12:30 p.m. | Warrior Connections – McQuade Library Auditorium This session will be presented collaboratively between Student Affairs, Athletics, and Student Employment to help share all opportunities of engagement across our campus. |
| 1 p.m. | Lunch – Cascia Hall Parents and family members have the opportunity to grab lunch. |
Get to know your future classmates and stay up to date on what’s happening at Merrimack.
Class of 2026 Facebook group
Office of Student Involvement Instagram
Programming throughout the fall to connect with your new classmates.
View the Campus programming calendar
Our chatbot, Mack, is your go-to for any questions you have. You ask! We’ll answer! (Tip: look at the bottom right corner of this page.)
Our Orientation team is here for you. Stay in touch – we can’t wait to see you in person! Meet the Team
