As the fall semester approaches, Marist College is preparing for the return of students to campus. Move-in dates are set between August 18 and August 24, with first-year students arriving on August 18, 20, or 21 based on their assigned date and travel distance. Upper-class students will move in on August 23 and 24. Classes are scheduled to begin on August 25.
First-year students are advised to monitor their email and the StarRez housing portal for updates and complete all steps on the New Student Checklist before arrival. The Office of First Year Experience will provide support, mentors, and resources to help new students transition smoothly. Orientation events and Welcome Week programming will be available before classes start.
A new event this year is the Marist Student Convocation for the Class of 2029, taking place in McCann Arena on Sunday, August 24. The ceremony will include a processional, guest speakers, and a special gift for each student. Additional activities throughout Welcome Week include a comedy show, Hudson River cruises, a campus-wide block party with fireworks, as well as other social gatherings organized by the Office of Student Activities.
Some new student events will require free tickets through Hometown Ticketing; students are encouraged to download the app in advance.
Dining options across campus have been updated following two years of data collection since Gourmet Dining began its partnership with Marist University. Meal plans were redesigned in collaboration with the Student Government Association to better reflect student preferences and offer more flexibility across dining locations. New offerings at various campus eateries include monthly specials at Steel Plant Cafe and McCann Cafe, expanded beverage menus at Hudson at Hancock, enhanced salad bars at Donnelly Cafe, new drinks at Books & Beans, Taste of Marist Eats events, guest chef experiences, and a Pasta Toss station at Murray Dining Hall.
Saxbys cafe in Dyson Center continues as a fully student-run operation after its successful first year. Students can find a variety of food and drink options there.
For those with dietary restrictions or allergies, Marist Dining provides access to an on-staff licensed dietitian who oversees an allergy-friendly kitchen.
Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with available campus resources such as academic support services, counseling services, health services, career services, fitness centers like McCann Center Facilities & McCormick Hall Fitness Center, clubs and organizations via myMarist portal, transportation resources, and more.
New residents should begin planning what to bring by starting a packing list early. Residence Life will inform first-year students about their housing assignments by August 8 along with move-in instructions soon after that date. Roommate coordination is recommended for shared items.
Questions regarding housing can be directed via email: newstudentmovein@marist.edu for new students and transfers; other inquiries go to housing@marist.edu.
Students can prepare academically by visiting the online bookstore for course materials or spirit gear ahead of time. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for creating class schedules for new students; instructions about accessing schedules will be sent out in early August along with information about academic advisors based on declared majors.
To make the most out of college life both academically and socially—whether joining clubs or exploring local attractions—students are encouraged to create a “bucket list” that includes opportunities both on campus and around Poughkeepsie as well as Dutchess County Tourism sites.
Updates from Marist College can be followed through Inside Marist emails or university social media channels including Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok,X (formerly Twitter), Threads,and Facebook.Incoming or prospective students may also use ZeeMee for detailed questions.