Orientation
Marshall’s orientation dates for summer 2025 will be announced soon! Check back often to learn more.
Spring 2025 students are not required to attend orientation. Simply reach out to your academic advisor regarding class registration for the spring semester.
Students must confirm their enrollment before registering for New Student Orientation. To confirm your enrollment, log back into your portal account and complete the intent to enroll form. Once the form is complete, you may register for an Orientation date.
During New Student Orientation, you will:
- Prepare for your first year at Marshall University, including academic expectations and student life.
- Get your student ID and learn about Marshall’s student resources and support services.
- Meet with an academic advisor to register for your first semester of classes.
- Get to know many of your new Marshall classmates.
We offer two Orientation programs – one for freshmen and one for transfer students. Please see the date options for both types below.
Coming soon! In the meantime, check out our Steps for Admitted Freshman Students.
Morning check-in will begin in our Memorial Student Center at 8:15 a.m. The Orientation program will begin at 9 a.m. in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse, just across the street. Programming is scheduled throughout the day until 4:30 p.m. Please plan to stay all day. Optional campus tours will be offered at the end of the day. Parking will be available in the 6th Avenue Parking Garage near the Playhouse. Parking validation will be available at check-in.
While students are not required to bring items to Orientation, we have some recommendations to make your day go as smoothly as possible! We suggest you bring a reusable water bottle, comfortable clothing and shoes, and a light jacket/sweater.
Schedule Coming Soon
Coming soon! In the meantime, check out our Steps for Admitted Transfer Students.
Check-in will begin in our Memorial Student Center at 8:15 a.m. The Orientation program will begin at 9 a.m. in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse, just across the street. Optional campus tours will be offered at the end of the day. Parking will be available in the 6th Avenue Parking Garage near the Playhouse. Parking validation will be available at check-in.
While students are not required to bring items to Orientation, we have some recommendations to make your day go as smoothly as possible! We suggest you bring a reusable water bottle, comfortable clothing and shoes, and a light jacket/sweater. You may also want to bring copies of transcripts from the schools you have attended.
Schedule Coming Soon
Students who have been admitted to a fully online program or to the Regent’s Bachelor of Arts (RBA) program should complete Online Orientation. New Freshmen and new Transfer students who live over 300 miles from campus can also request to complete Online Orientation. Please email the Orientation Office at orientation@marshall.edu to request Online Orientation. If approved, you will be given a link and password to complete the online program. After completion, the Orientation Office will notify your academic advisor so you can work with them to register for classes.
After registering for an Orientation date, your next step is to complete a short survey. The information collected will help us customize your Marshall experience and create your first-semester class schedule. We also use it to identify any special programs or opportunities from the Marshall community for which you would be a good fit. Once you’ve completed the survey, we’ll send you a #MarshallBound window cling so you can represent your school proudly!
We make every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you have special accommodation needs, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accomodations at least one week before your confirmed Orientation date at 304-696-2467 or wyant2@marshall.edu.
Please visit the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for information on where to stay, what to eat, and things to do.
If you have questions, please visit our FAQ page below or contact us at 304-696-3646 or orientation@marshall.edu. Please note that our standard method of communicating with students is via their Marshall email account. If you have not activated your Marshall email account and need help, please contact our IT Service Desk at 304-696-3200 or chat online.
New freshmen and transfer students (admitted for Summer 2024 or Fall 2024) can register by clicking on the registration link available at www.marshall.edu/orientation. Please note the specific dates for Freshman and Transfer students referenced above.
All new students must participate in Orientation. Failure to participate in the Orientation program will result in the cancellation of your fall course schedule.
While there are no required items for students to bring to Orientation, we have some recommendations to make your day go as smoothly as possible!
- A reusable water bottle – many activities will take place outdoors so having a water bottle to stay hydrated is important!
- Comfortable clothing, socks, and shoes – there will be walking outside to and from different buildings on campus so plan to dress comfortably!
- A light jacket/sweater – some of our buildings are cooler than others, so we recommend a light jacket or sweater in case you get cool.
If you are a transfer student, you may want to bring copies of transcripts from the schools you have attended.
You can easily reschedule your date by clicking the registration link and then selecting a new date. If you have any trouble, please contact the Office of New Student Orientation to reschedule You can reach the office by calling 304-696-3646 or emailing orientation@marshall.edu
Yes. In advance of your Orientation date, your advisor will have prepared a course schedule for you. Your schedule will include a variety of general education courses and perhaps a course or two specifically related to your academic major. When you meet with your advisor, you will have the opportunity to discuss those courses and make any changes that might be necessary.
Your academic advisor will prepare a course schedule before your Orientation date. This ensures you get the best course seats available. You will have the opportunity to discuss any potential schedule adjustments when you meet with your academic advisor at Orientation.
You will get your new digital student ID when you come to Orientation. You will also set up your Marshall email and multi-factor authentication on your phone.
Before you attend your advising appointment, it would be helpful if you reviewed our general education Core Curriculum available at www.marshall.edu/gened and also review the Academic Map for your chosen program of study. Academic Maps are available at https://www.marshall.edu/advising/curricular-resources/.
The process for changing your academic major depends upon your stage in the Orientation process.
- Before May 15, you can contact the Office of Admissions to change your selected academic major. You can email admissions@marshall.edu or call 304-696-3160. Be sure to include your name and MUID number.
- After May 15, you can discuss a change of major when you meet with your academic advisor or, if you change your mind after orientation, you can contact your academic advisor to assist you in transitioning to another major.
Some of our academic colleges have full-time staff advisors, other colleges utilize faculty advisors and some colleges utilize a combination of staff and faculty advisors. So, depending on your academic major, you might have a staff advisor or a faculty advisor. You will find out who your academic advisor will be when you come to orientation.
All incoming freshmen and new transfer students have a New Student Hold. This hold will remain on your record all summer and will be automatically lifted the week before the first day of the Fall 2024 semester. This hold ensures that all schedules are created by an academic advisor. If schedule adjustments are needed after you attend Orientation, you will work with your academic advisor to make those changes.
Yes. Orientation must be completed by every new student for the summer and fall term. When you have your meeting with your advisor, be sure to mention that you plan to attend one of our regional campuses (be sure to mention which campus), and your schedule will be created for the specific campus you wish to attend. If you are unable to attend Orientation in person, you can email the New Student Orientation office at orientation@marshall.edu. You will then be given a link and password to complete the online orientation program. After completion, the Orientation office will notify your academic advisor so you can work with them to register for classes.