We are so excited to welcome you to campus for a fun-filled schedule and guaranteed smiles! Orientation offers plenty of ways to meet your future classmates and resources to help you have a successful transition to college.
You can choose to stay overnight for Orientation or participate in one of our single-day sessions! Through either option, you can review your fall schedule with an academic advisor, get to know other Merrimack students through small-group activities and meals, and become more comfortable on campus!
Single-Day Sessions:
- Tuesday, June 11
- Thursday, June 20
What to bring:
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Sweatshirt or light jacket
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
Overnight Sessions:
- Wednesday, June 12 into Thursday, June 13
- Monday, June 17 into Tuesday, June 18
What to bring:
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Sweatshirt or light jacket
- Pillow
- Bedding/ sleeping bag
- Towel
- Shower shoes/ flip flops
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
Meet your Orientation coordinators
Ally McKenna '25
Major: Psychology
Minor: Education and Religion and Theological Studies
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: One thing I wish I had known before orientation was how welcoming and involved everyone at Merrimack is.
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack because from the minute I stepped onto campus, I felt a huge sense of community and belonging. When joining the Austin Scholars community, I was able to serve and learn with a community, and has benefitted me heavily since.
Ask me about: The Austin Scholars Program
Jandeliz Hernandez '25
Majors: Business, Concentration in Marketing
Minor: Public Relations
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: I wish I knew how much of a welcoming community Merrimack College is.
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack College because I was offered the amazing opportunity of being a Pioneer Scholar.
Ask me about: The Unity House
Bryan Mendes Costa '25
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: I wish I knew how friendly everyone is at Merrimack. Everyone, from students to faculty, is exceptionally kind.
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack because of how much I liked the campus. From the convenience of many academic buildings being close together to how gorgeous everything looks in the spring, I fell in love with the campus.
Ask me about: ASCEND
Natalie Harwood '25
Majors: English
Minor: Pre-Law
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: One thing I wish I knew before Orientation is that most people are nervous and excited, so it’s ok to break out of your comfort zone!
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack because I could see all of the resources and support that this community provides, and I knew that I would be able to thrive as a part of it.
Ask me about: The Honors Program
Orientation Schedules Coming Soon!
We’ll be posting the Orientation schedules soon so please check www.merrimack.edu/orientation regularly and follow @MerrimackOrientation for more updates!
