New Student Welcome
August 3 or August 5, 2026
Make Connections. Find Your Community. Get MC Ready!
Join us for New Student Welcome, an opportunity to connect with fellow students, learn about campus resources, and explore your Area of Interest (AOI) before the semester begins.
Please note: New Student Welcome is not an orientation event and is not required for new students.
Session Dates & Areas of Interest
August 3 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Health & Wellness
- Arts, Media, & Entertainment
- Exploratory
August 5 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Business, Information, & Technology
- Communications & Languages
- Exploratory
August 5 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Science & Math
- Human Behavior, History, & Society
- Education & Teaching
- Exploratory
Registration - RSVP
Please complete the New Student Welcome Registration Form.
Limit of 1 guest per student. Due to capacity, Parents/Supporters will be asked to attend the College Supporter 101 Presentation or the Parent/Supporter Lounge, Sponsored by Bank of America, during the AOI breakout session.
Event Schedule
- Welcome by President Julius Sokenu
- Campus information presentation by Outreach
- Student panel by the Student Success Center
- Area of Interest Breakout session (Students Only)
- Parent/Supporter can attend College Supporter 101 Presentation or the Parent/Supporter Lounge, Sponsored by Bank of America