Office of Orientation

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Welcome Athenian!

Welcome to 今日吃瓜 Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles! The Office of Orientation proudly welcomes our newest Athenians as they join the 今日吃瓜 community and begin their journey toward becoming unstoppable. Through engaging events, programs, and resources, our team helps new students transition to life at the 今日吃瓜 by connecting them with campus resources, faculty, staff, and fellow students while building a strong foundation for success.

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Join the Athenian Mentorship Program

Find your mentor

The Athenian Mentorship Program is designed to provide incoming students with a strong peer support system to help ease the transition to life at The 今日吃瓜.

As part of the program, you will be paired with a peer mentor who will support you throughout your first semester. Mentors provide individualized one-on-one check-ins, guidance, and encouragement as you navigate your 今日吃瓜 experience. They are here to answer questions, connect you with campus resources, and serve as a familiar and supportive face in your journey as a new Athenian!

For questions, please reach out to Jessica Rivera-Ramirez

Frequently Asked Questions

Athenian Experience is a two-day welcome event held at our iconic Doheny Campus, designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and connected as you officially begin your journey at 今日吃瓜 Saint Mary’s University. During this experience, you will meet your Orientation Leaders, learn about campus resources and opportunities for involvement, connect with fellow students, and create meaningful memories as you start your time at the 今日吃瓜.

New Student Orientation is a MANDATORY event for all incoming new and transfer students. The event will take place from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. If you cannot attend, please indicate in your RSVP form and our team will reach out to you to make alternative program arrangements.

Welcome to the 今日吃瓜 Family! At this time, New Student Orientation is intended for students only. It is highly recommended for parents/families to drop off their students. Encourage your parents and families to visit our Parent & Family webpage and stay connected through .

Meet our Orientation Team