We are excited to officially welcome our newest parents of Merrimack Warriors to campus! You play such an important role as your student starts their Merrimack journey. Details will be posted at a future date.
Parent and Family Orientation coincides with Student Orientation. The tentative schedule for the sessions is below to guide you through your day. Make sure you check your email for more communication from the Orientation team. It will provide specific instructions regarding coming onto campus, parking, check-in locations and more.
If you have any questions, contact Orientation at orientation@merrimack.edu.
Your student will register you via MackTasks.
| June 11, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event Details |
| 8-9 a.m. | Check In – Rogers Center for the Arts Lobby Orientation Leaders and Staff are here to answer any questions! |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Welcome – Rogers Center for the Arts Orientation kicks off with a welcome from College leadership and our Orientation Leader staff! Become immersed in the Merrimack culture and community and learn why every day is a great day to be a Warrior! |
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Mission and Merrimack –Â Rogers Center for the Arts Join the Office of Mission and Ministry to hear more about insight into the values upon which Merrimack was founded as expressed in the Mission and Vision Statement of the College, and the pivotal role that it plays on campus every day. |
| 10-11:30 a.m. | How To Best Support Your Warrior in Their Success – Rogers Center for the Arts This session will begin with a presentation by the Dean of Students Office to help share connections across our community that help to assist you to stay close to your students while encouraging them to be independent. We will then transition into a panel discussion and Q&A with the Academic Success Center, Intercultural Initiatives, Fitness and Recreation, O’Brien and Residence Life/ Commuter resources. |
| 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coffee Break – Rogers Center for the Arts Lobby |
| 12-12:45 p.m. | Keeping Your Warriors Wellness and Safety A Priority – Rogers Center for the Arts Join our Counseling and Wellness Center and Police Department to hear about the most common ways that students’ mental health will be challenged in college, how to help them stay emotionally fit, and what we do on campus to keep your warrior safe. |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | Lunch – Sparkys |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | You Completed Orientation, Now What? – Rogers Center for the Arts We will discuss what questions to ask, how to help your warrior prepare for the fall, and what the first six weeks will look like for your student. |
| 3 p.m. | Campus Business and Area Exploration Campus offices will be available for individual appointments to answer any questions that might remain. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Athletics Parents Meeting – Rogers Center for the Arts |
| 4 p.m. | Family Reception – Monica’s Patio |
| June 12, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event Details |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Check In – Rogers Center for the Arts Lobby Orientation Leaders and Staff are here to answer any questions! |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Welcome – Rogers Center for the Arts Orientation kicks off with a welcome from College leadership and our Orientation Leader staff! Become immersed in the Merrimack culture and community and learn why every day is a great day to be a Warrior! |
| 11-11:30 a.m | Mission and Merrimack – Rogers Center for the Arts Join the Office of Mission and Ministry to hear more about insight into the values upon which Merrimack was founded as expressed in the Mission and Vision Statement of the College, and the pivotal role that it plays on campus every day |
| 11:30-11:45 a.m. | Coffee Break – Rogers Center for the Arts Lobby |
| 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | How To Best Support Your Warrior In Their Success – Rogers Center for the Arts This session will begin with a presentation by the Dean of Students Office to help share connections across our community that help to assist you to stay close to your students while encouraging them to be independent. We will then transition into a panel discussion and Q&A with the Academic Success Center, Intercultural Initiatives, Fitness and Recreation, O’Brien and Residence Life/ Commuter resources. |
| 1-2 p.m. | Lunch – Sparkys |
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Keeping Your Warriors Wellness and Safety A Priority – Rogers Center for the Arts Join our Counseling and Wellness Center and Police Department to hear about the most common ways that students’ mental health will be challenged in college, how to help them stay emotionally fit, and what we do on campus to keep your warrior safe. |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | You Completed Orientation, Now What? – Rogers Center for the Arts We will discuss what questions to ask, how to help your warrior prepare for the fall, and what the first six weeks will look like for your student. |
| 3:15 p.m. | Campus Business and Area Exploration Campus offices will be available for individual appointments to answer any questions that might remain. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Athletics Parents Meeting – Rogers Center for the Arts |
| 4 p.m. | Family Reception – Monica’s Patio |
| June 17, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event Details |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Check In – Rogers Center for the Arts Lobby Orientation Leaders and Staff are here to answer any questions! |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Welcome – Rogers Center for the Arts Orientation kicks off with a welcome from College leadership and our Orientation Leader staff! Become immersed in the Merrimack culture and community and learn why every day is a great day to be a Warrior! |
| 11-11:30 a.m | Mission and Merrimack – Rogers Center for the Arts Join the Office of Mission and Ministry to hear more about insight into the values upon which Merrimack was founded as expressed in the Mission and Vision Statement of the College, and the pivotal role that it plays on campus every day |
| 11:30-11:45 a.m. | Coffee Break – Rogers Center for the Arts |
| 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | How To Best Support Your Warrior In Their Success – Rogers Center for the Arts This session will begin with a presentation by the Dean of Students Office to help share connections across our community that help to assist you to stay close to your students while encouraging them to be independent. We will then transition into a panel discussion and Q&A with the Academic Success Center, Intercultural Initiatives, Fitness and Recreation, O’Brien and Residence Life/ Commuter resources. |
| 1-2 p.m. | Lunch – Sparkys |
| 2-2:45 p.m. | Keeping Your Warriors Wellness and Safety A Priority – Rogers Center for the Arts Join our Counseling and Wellness Center and Police Department to hear about the most common ways that students’ mental health will be challenged in college, how to help them stay emotionally fit, and what we do on campus to keep your warrior safe. |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | You Completed Orientation, Now What? – Rogers Center for the Arts We will discuss what questions to ask, how to help your warrior prepare for the fall, and what the first six weeks will look like for your student. |
| 3:15 p.m. | Campus Business and Area Exploration Campus offices will be available for individual appointments to answer any questions that might remain. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Athletics Parents Meeting – Rogers Center for the Arts |
| 4 p.m. | Family Reception – Monica’s Patio |
| June 20, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event Details |
| 8-9 a.m. | Check In – Rogers Center for the Arts Lobby Orientation Leaders and Staff are here to answer any questions! |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Welcome – Rogers Center for the Arts Orientation kicks off with a welcome from College leadership and our Orientation Leader staff! Become immersed in the Merrimack culture and community and learn why every day is a great day to be a Warrior! |
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Mission and Merrimack – Rogers Center for the Arts Join the Office of Mission and Ministry to hear more about insight into the values upon which Merrimack was founded as expressed in the Mission and Vision Statement of the College, and the pivotal role that it plays on campus every day. |
| 10-11:30 a.m. | How To Best Support Your Warrior in Their Success – Rogers Center for the Arts This session will begin with a presentation by the Dean of Students Office to help share connections across our community that help to assist you to stay close to your students while encouraging them to be independent. We will then transition into a panel discussion and Q&A with the Academic Success Center, Intercultural Initiatives, Fitness and Recreation, O’Brien and Residence Life/ Commuter resources. |
| 11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Coffee Break – Rogers Center for the Arts |
| 12-12:45 p.m. | Keeping Your Warriors Wellness and Safety A Priority – Rogers Center for the Arts Join our Counseling and Wellness Center and Police Department to hear about the most common ways that students’ mental health will be challenged in college, how to help them stay emotionally fit, and what we do on campus to keep your warrior safe. |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | Lunch – Sparkys |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | You Completed Orientation, Now What? – Rogers Center for the Arts We will discuss what questions to ask, how to help your warrior prepare for the fall, and what the first six weeks will look like for your student. |
| 3 p.m. | Campus Business and Area Exploration Campus offices will be available for individual appointments to answer any questions that might remain. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Athletics Parents Meeting – Rogers Center for the Arts |
| 4 p.m. | Family Reception – Monica’s Patio |
Get to know your future classmates and stay up to date on what’s happening at Merrimack.
Orientation Instagram
Office of Student Involvement Instagram
Programming throughout the fall to connect with your new classmates. View the Campus programming calendar
Our chatbot, Mack, is your go-to for any questions you have. You ask! We’ll answer! (Tip: look at the bottom right corner of this page.)
Our Orientation team is here for you. Stay in touch – we can’t wait to see you in person! Meet the Team
Alumnae Lauren Pardue ‘22 returns to the Visual and Performing Arts Department.
