Join us for the Rattler Experience!

Below is an example schedule for High School Students. Information is subject to change.

8:30 a.m., Check-in and Breakfast

Check-in and enjoy a continental breakfast.

9:30 a.m., Welcome

9:45 a.m., Admission Presentation

Learn more about what St. Mary’s offers and the next steps in your journey to become a Rattler.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Choose Your Session #1

Academic Preview
Connect with faculty and staff to learn more about your academic school. You’ll discover academic programs, more about your major, courses, research opportunities and more. Guides will lead you to your session from the University Center.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Greehey School of Business
School of Science, Engineering and Technology

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Choose Your Session #2

Parent Session
Have questions about what your student can expect at St. Mary’s University? Ask them at this session.

Pre-Professional (Pre-Law, Pre-Health) Programs
If you are considering pursuing a career in the law or the health care industry, this session will provide information on the different programs and resources St. Mary’s offers to help students prepare for admission to law school, medical or dental school and more.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lunch

Enjoy a variety of delicious fare, crafted by our award-winning Executive Chef Brent Gorman, at the Diamond Back Café.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Campus Fair

Meet with campus resources and academic departments to learn about programs, services and organizations.

11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Campus Tours (Optional)

Take a walking tour of campus with a student Diamondback Tour Guide. Tours leave at 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m., Financial Aid

Learn how the Office of Financial Assistance connects students and families with available financial resources

2 p.m., Closing Remarks

2:15 p.m., Residence Hall Tours (Optional)

See what campus living is all about.

Below is an example schedule for prospective graduate students. Information is subject to change.

8:30 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast

Check-in and enjoy a light breakfast at The Pub at St. Mary’s.

9:30 a.m. Welcome

9:45 a.m. Graduate Admission Presentation

Learn more about what St. Mary’s offers and the next steps in your journey to become a Rattler.

10:30 a.m. Academic Information Session

Program representatives will be present to discuss graduate degrees and programs.

11:30 a.m. Lunch (optional)

11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Campus Tours (optional)

Where do I check-in?

Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. in The Pub at St. Mary’s for prospective graduate students.

Lot T, Lot V (Visitor Parking), and Lot S.

Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the University Center Atrium for prospective high school students and in The Pub at St. Mary’s for prospective graduate students.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. You will be walking outside between different campus buildings and areas.

Before heading to campus, check out our interactive Campus Map to get the lay of the land. The campus map provides walking directions once you are on campus.   

Be sure to check your email for more event information.