New Student, Transfer Student and Family Orientation

Welcome to Marquette University!
Thursday, August 24 to Sunday, August 27, 2023
New Student Orientation is an exciting event for the Marquette community. New Student Orientation includes five days of activities designed to introduce all new students (first-year and transfer) to our academic excellence, vibrant campus life and community involvement that constitute the Marquette tradition. Check out our Orientation at a Glance schedule for dates and times of New Student Orientation events.
Orientation events are designed to help students be successful at Marquette. For this reason, there are several events throughout the week that first-year and transfer students are required to attend, and a variety of events that are optional.
Marquette New Student & Family Guide
Be sure to utilize this resource as your one-stop shop for all new student and family information including schedules, maps, handouts, and more. The Marquette Guide will be used throughout SPARK, Orientation, and the 2023-2024 academic year!
Download the Marquette app to your phone by going directly to the Apple iTunes Store or Google Play Store and searching for Marquette Guide! If you prefer to explore online, you can view Marquette New Student & Family Guide in your browser.
The Orientation schedule is published in early August. Continue to refresh the schedule for updates as we near Orientation!
Be sure to check out your New Student Checklist for Summer in preparation for your arrival to campus.
Parking
Parking for New Student Orientation is free. Free parking is available in the 16th Street Parking Structure (749 N. 16th Street) and in the Wells Street Parking Structure (1240 W. Wells Street). Please refer to the information you received from the Office of Residence Life regarding parking during move-in.
Commuter student permits are on sale from the Parking Services Office located in Union Station located in AMU 158. Day and overnight passes are available. To purchase a permit online, visit marquette.edu/parking.
Questions?
For Orientation questions, please contact the Office of Student Development via email at newstudentprogs@marquette.edu.