Welcome to Marquette! 

We are eager to welcome you and your family to the Marquette community and offer you events and programs designed to help you support your student in their first year at Marquette.

New Student Orientation takes place from Wednesday, August 21 - Sunday, August 25, 2024 for all new students. 

Area hotels tend to book quickly; out-of-town families are encouraged to reserve a hotel room well in advance. On-campus housing is not available for families during New Student Orientation.

Parking during family programming is complimentary. Families may park free of charge in either of the visitor parking structures during orientation.

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Highlights on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024:

 

Family Liturgy

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Church of the Gesu

Join us for a welcoming Family Liturg at 6:00 pm CST at the Church of the Gesu. 

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New Student Convocation 

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | The Al McGuire Center 

All new students and their families are invited to attend the New Student Convocation located at the Al McGuire Center at 7:30pm. Marquette Leadership and the College Deans will formally welcome you to the Marquette community. Please note that there is limited seating for this event and some views are obstructed.

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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 2024 - 2025 academic year!

Download the Marquette app to your phone by going directly to the  or  and searching for Marquette Guide!

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Review some additional resources to support your student's transition:

• Talk With Your Student this summer before the semester begins.
• Check out the Arrival Survival Guide for moving tips from Residence Life.