The Orientation schedule below is for incoming Master of Quantitative Finance students. All events are required unless otherwise noted.
Friday, August 16Dress Code: Casual/Spirit Wear Encouraged | |
| Time | Event |
| 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Welcome Remarks, Lunch, Student Panel, and Social Activity (Optional) RSVP: https://forms.gle/322bovy23oUZ8Wgn8) Hosted by Smith Master Student Association (SMSA) Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor, Adele H. Stamp Student Union |
Saturday, August 17Dress Code: Casual | |
| Time | Event |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | SMSA Social (Optional) Please RSVP by Thursday, August 15: https://forms.gle/FHA6gpCxPLFSBpXx6 using @umd.edu account for registration (RSVPs with other accounts will be canceled) The Hall CP, 4656 Hotel Drive, College Park, MD 20742 |
Sunday, August 18Dress Code: Casual | |
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Bike & Paddle DC Monuments OR Hike the Billy Goat Trail with Maryland Adventure Program (Optional) Registration required: https://activeterp.umd.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=28078d83-c475-4630-8f7b-1a2b428bbfa0 (Fall '24 admitted students should create and use a guest/external account to RSVP for this program; RecWell accounts with UMD credentials will be active starting the first week of class) Hosted by SMSA Transportation to/from College Park provided |
Monday, August 19Dress Code: Business Casual | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Arrival, Light Breakfast and Check-in 1500 Atrium Van Munching Hall |
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Welcome 1524 Van Munching Hall |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Projecting Confidence 1524 Van Munching Hall |
| 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Belonging at UMD 1524 Van Munching Hall |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Student Resource Fair 1500 and 1400 Atriums Van Munching Hall |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Collaborative Astronauts: A Team Building Game 1528 Van Munching Hall |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Master of Finance/Master of Quantitative Finance Academic Session 1528 Van Munching Hall |
Tuesday, August 20 - No Orientation Activities | |
Wednesday, August 21Dress Code: Business Professional | |
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Arrival, Light Breakfast and Check-in 1500 Atrium Van Munching Hall |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Dean's Welcome & Office of Career Services Sessions 1524 Van Munching Hall / Break Out Rooms |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Smith IT Resource Table 1500 Atrium Van Munching Hall |
| 1:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Office of Career Services Sessions 1524 Van Munching Hall / Break Out Rooms |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Cohort Photos 1500 Atrium Van Munching Hall |
Thursday, August 22Dress Code: Casual | |
| Time | Event |
| By appointment, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Academic Advising Appointments (Optional; see sign-up form via email) Zoom or 2308 Van Munching Hall (Masters Programs Office) |
Friday, August 23Dress Code: Casual | |
| Time | Event |
| By appointment, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Academic Advising Appointments (Optional; see sign-up form via email) Zoom or 2308 Van Munching Hall (Masters Programs Office) |
Saturday, August 24Dress Code: Casual | |
| Time | Event |
| 9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Annapolis Day Trip (Optional) Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trip-to-annapolis-tickets-969324063367?aff=oddtdtcreator (must use @umd.edu account for registration; RSVPs with other accounts will be canceled) Hosted by SMSA Transportation to/from College Park provided |