  {"id":381,"date":"2020-10-23T18:08:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T18:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/?page_id=381"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:51:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:51:37","slug":"landing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/","title":{"rendered":"New Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-381\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-381-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-381-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Where Will The River Take You?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Starting college comes with a lot of questions, and we're here to help. Explore resources for first-year students, transfer students, families, Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ seminars, campus support services, and Seahawk Success programs designed to help you navigate your first year and make the most of your St. Mary\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286611441_40a79c47f0_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"Four young adults sit on a wooden dock by the water, looking out and smiling. Trees and boats are visible in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#first-year\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-running\"><\/i>First Year<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#transfer\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-hiking\"><\/i>Transfers<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#family\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-people-carry\"><\/i>Family<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#seminars\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\"><\/i>Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ Seminars<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#resources\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#ssc\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>Seahawk Success Center<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54750915501_bf67d0b11a_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Two people in blue shirts hold welcome signs reading &quot;Welcome Seahawk&quot; and &quot;Welcome 2 SMCM&quot; while standing outside on a grassy campus area.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"first-year\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-381-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>First<\/strong> Year Students<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Your journey begins here! The information provided here is designed to help students transition smoothly to college life and get a jump start on their exploration of the liberal arts and sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-2-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/seahawk-orientation\/\">SOAR (SEAHAWK ONBOARDING, ADVISING, AND REGISTRATION)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-2-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/move-in-day\/\">Fall Orientation for New Students<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-2-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/winter-transfer-orientation\/\">Winter Orientation for New Students<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"transfer\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-381-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Transfer<\/strong> Students<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>We recognize that transfers have different needs than first-time first year students. This program is an opportunity for new transfers to get to know each other and campus resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/transfer-day\/\">Fall Orientation for Transfer Students<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-3-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/winter-transfer-orientation\/\">Winter Orientation for Transfer Students<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-3-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-381-3-0-4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-library-entrance-flowers-campus-center.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-library-entrance-flowers-campus-center.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-library-entrance-flowers-campus-center-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-library-entrance-flowers-campus-center-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-library-entrance-flowers-campus-center-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-library-entrance-flowers-campus-center-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"St. Mary&#039;s River Center observation deck overlooking the docks\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-381-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54539283347_7422fb6d0b_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"Two students stand on either side of a person in an eagle mascot costume wearing a &quot;St. Mary&#039;s 40&quot; jersey, with sailboats and water in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"family\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-381-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54751248765_fbf9f28271_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Three people stand together outdoors in front of a brick wall, smiling at the camera. Two adults flank a young woman wearing a gray t-shirt and shorts. Trees and benches are in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Family<\/strong> Members <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Making the leap into college can be a big step for the entire family. We're here for your student - and for you. Check out this hub for events, news, and related resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-4-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/families\">Help Support Your Student<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"seminars\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-381-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Lead<\/strong> Seminars<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ Seminars are small, discussion-focused classes taught by faculty from every discipline. They offer new students to get to know each other in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-5-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/core-seminars\/\">Learn More about Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ Seminars<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-5-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/how-to-register\/\">How to Register<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-5-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/seminar-topics\/\">Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ Seminar Topics<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-5-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/peer-mentors\/\">Peer Mentors<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-381-5-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/54540505515_62c79dac9e_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"A diverse group of students sits in a lecture hall, attentively listening and smiling as a professor speaks at the front of the classroom.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"resources\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-381-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286613891_9bc6a0c904_o.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286613891_9bc6a0c904_o.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286613891_9bc6a0c904_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286613891_9bc6a0c904_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286613891_9bc6a0c904_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/06\/55286613891_9bc6a0c904_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"A brick academic building with solar panels on the roof, connected to a walkway, with trees and a clear sky in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Student<\/strong> Resources<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"29\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-381-6-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1iVnR_wRofl-83JjjzCLTUpeVg3iMhMtP\/view?usp=sharing\">Information Sheet<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-6-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/resources\">Resource Page<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-6-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kORhEGLWEvQS5jkh0kg3dJui-TI1_2R23aQzUXtGgrM\/edit?usp=sharing\">Dictionary<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-6-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/04\/Admission-Enrollment-Checklist_2026.pdf\"target=\"_blank\">Task List (PDF)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-381-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"ssc\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-381-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-381-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Seahawk<\/strong> Success Center<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Seahawk Success Center is your virtual one-stop shop for all student support services. Here you can connect with offices and resources across campus that can assist you in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-381-7-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/seahawk-success-center\/\">Visit the Seahawk Success Center<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-381-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-381-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-381\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2020\/10\/smcm-schaefer-hall-signpost-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"St. Mary&#039;s River Center observation deck overlooking the docks\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting college comes with a lot of questions, and we&#8217;re here to help. Explore resources for first-year students, transfer students, families, Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ seminars, campus support services, and Seahawk Success programs designed to help you navigate your first year and make the most of your St. Mary\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":185,"featured_media":388,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-381","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/185"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=381"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":849,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/381\/revisions\/849"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/newstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}