August 20, 2024 — Welcome Week helps new and returning students transition into college life, build connections, and engage with the campus community. This year, Welcome Week features an expanded list of events for first-year students. Activities during this time set the stage for a year of growth, friendships, and new opportunities, including the excitement surrounding the highly anticipated opening of the new Dyson Center.

About First-Year Move-in

As students move in this week with classes set to begin on Monday, here are some tips to help you get oriented.

• First-year students received an email last week regarding move-in time and parking location.
• Student volunteers will be at the entrances of campus to direct you upon move-in.
• Bookmark our campus map here.

Dyson Center is Open!

Dyson Center is ready to open for classes on Monday, August 26. Photos by Carlo de Jesus and Nelson Echeverria/Marist College.

After two years of construction, the Dyson Center, new home to the School of Management and School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and more, is ready for the academic year. Faculty and staff started moving in last week to prepare for the start of classes, and a celebratory ribbon cutting and opening ceremony for the entire community is scheduled for Sept. 13 at 3:30 p.m. You don’t need to have a class there to go inside. There are many common areas to work and gather. Also, the Center for Career Services is now based there. The student-run cafe, Saxbys is set to open there in a few weeks. Check out the new Dyson Center when you get to campus!

For First-Year Students: Familiarize Yourself with the First-Year Programs Guidebook & On-Campus Resources

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS: SARAH SQUIRM: LIVE + IN THE FLESH. Saturday Night Live comedian Sarah Sherman will perform at Welcome Week in McCann Arena. Tickets are live via the Hometown Ticketing app. Doors open at 8PM, Thursday, August 22nd for the show. There is no cost for this or any Welcome Week events.

Check out the First-Year Programs Guidebook. This guidebook is specifically for first-year students and new transfer students. You can use the desktop version or tap “download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device. 

After students move in and say a final goodbye to their parents or loved ones, there are a host of first-year programs to help them spread their wings and get comfortable in their new environment. These include things like the New Student Welcome, the Red Fox Rumble, and The Academic and Experiential Open House.

We recommend attending other fun and restorative events like the Faculty Ice Cream Social, Morning Mindfulness, Affinity Group Meet Up, petting zoo, and comedy show with Saturday Night Live comedian Sarah Sherman.

You can also reduce stress by getting equipped with tools for academic success and personal well-being by reviewing the following key resources:

Academic Resources
Counseling Services
Health Services
Student Services
McCann Center Facilities & McCormack Hall Fitness Center
myMarist
Transportation Resources
Campus Map

Forget to Pack Something? Countless Amenities Within Walking Distance.

Hudson Heritage, across the street from campus. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist College.

Amid the busyness of moving in, attending events, and gearing up for class, there’s a lot you may need. Fortunately, there are many stores, restaurants, and amenities within walking distance of the Marist campus — in fact, many are directly across the street!

Businesses include ShopRite, CVS, Rite Aid, Chipotle, Starbucks, and so much more. Learn more about Hudson River Valley life and its amenities here.

To learn more about Welcome Week visit the First Year Programs website or @MaristFYP.