Orientation events will take place from Friday, August 16 – Thursday, August 22. Students should prepare for a full time commitment during this time frame. Please note all events will be held in person, unless otherwise noted.
See below for detailed information regarding MBA Class of 2026 Orientation.
Friday, August 16Dress Code: Casual | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Event | Audience | Attendance |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Check-in in 1300 Atrium Continental Breakfast in 2333 | International Students Only | Required |
| 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Maryland Smith International Orientation | International Students Only | Required |
| 4:30 p.m. onwards | Photo Op at Testudo and Social at The Hall College Park | International Students Only | Highly Encouraged |
Monday, August 19Dress Code: Business Casual | |||
| Time | Event | Audience | Attendance |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Check-in in 1300 Atrium Continental Breakfast in 2333 | All Class of 2026 Students | Required |
| 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | MBA Class of 2026 Orientation | All Class of 2026 Students | Required |
| 4:30 p.m. | The day concludes with a social event | All Class of 2026 Students | Highly Encouraged |
Tuesday, August 20Dress Code: Business Casual | |||
| Time | Event | Audience | Attendance |
| 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Check-in in 1300 Atrium | All Class of 2026 students | Required |
| 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | MBA Class of 2026 Orientation | All Class of 2026 students | Required |
| 5:00 p.m. | The day concludes with a social event | All Class of 2026 students | Highly Encouraged |
Wednesday, August 21Dress Code: Business Professional | |||
| Time | Event | Audience | Attendance |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Check-in in 1300 Atrium Continental Breakfast in 2333 | All Class of 2026 students | |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | MBA Class of 2026 Orientation | All Class of 2026 students | Required |
| 5:30 p.m. | This day concludes with a social event | All Class of 2026 students | Highly Encouraged |
Thursday, August 22Dress Code: Athletic/Casual | |||
| Time | Event | Audience | Attendance |
| 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. | MBA Class of 2026 Orientation in 1330 | All Class of 2026 students | Required |
| 4:15 p.m. | The day concludes with a social event | All Class of 2026 students | Highly Encouraged |
All events are required unless otherwise noted. Schedule is subject to change.