Orientation

The schedule for the on-campus session on Tuesday, January 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm is as follows:

• Check in begins at 5:30 pm
• Welcome from the College President will start at 6:00 pm
• Student and Faculty Panel will start at 6:15 pm (for students and guests)
• The following sessions will be offered from 7:10 to 8:30 pm:
  • Campus tour highlighting where key resources are located
  • Personalized tour highlighting where your classes will be held (only available for classes on campus at Carroll)
  • Training on the technology platforms you’ll use at Carroll
  • Wellbeing resources designed to support students’ mental, physical, and emotional health
  • Opportunities to get engaged on campus and make the most of your college experience
  • Time to get your student ID, textbooks, and more!

The virtual orientation will be a continuous session covering the topics listed below. At the end, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with faculty if you’d like.

The schedule for the virtual session on Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 pm is as follows:

• Log into the session starting at 5:45 pm
• Welcome will be from 6:00 to 6:05 pm
• Student and Faculty Panel will be from 6:05 to 6:30 pm
• Virtual campus tour from 6:30 to 6:50 pm
• Training on the technology platforms you’ll use at Carroll from 6:50 to 7:10 pm
• Session on getting involved on campus and making the most of your college experience from 7:10 to 7:30 pm
• Session on wellbeing resources designed to support students’ mental, physical, and emotional health from 7:30 to 7:50 pm
• Connect with faculty from 7:50 to 8:10 pm

The following sessions will be offered:

• Student and faculty panel about what to expect at Carroll
• Campus tour highlighting where key resources are located
• Personalized classroom tour highlighting rooms your classes are in based on your schedule (only available for in-person session and for students taking classes at Carroll’s campus)
• Training on the technology platforms you’ll use at Carroll
• Wellbeing resources designed to support students’ mental, physical, and emotional health
• Opportunities to get engaged on campus and make the most of your college experience
• Meet and greet with current faculty in your Area of Study to make connections early
• Time for you to get your student ID, textbooks, and more!

Orientation is an important part of setting yourself up for success. Here’s why you need to be there:

• You’ll meet other new students which makes starting college without knowing anyone a little less stressful.
• You can talk with faculty about what to expect as a college student to ease your anxiety.
• You’ll feel more comfortable the first week of classes navigating campus after you’ve had a campus tour.
• You’ll know the resources that are here to support you so you can take advantage of them from day one.
• You’ll be able to get your student ID and textbooks to be ready for the first day of classes!

The RSVP for orientation will be available soon! Check back soon.

Please note that most orientation sessions are only for students. Parents, family members, and guests who accompany students to orientation will attend a separate session at the same time. The only session for everyone is the faculty and student panel.

To be prepared for orientation, please make sure to:

• Register for orientation using the link above!
• Please note that you will be required to log into your Carroll account at orientation. Please make sure you have logged in before attending and that you have your username and password with you.
• Bring a current photo ID with you if you want to get your student ID at orientation.
• Please bring a copy of your schedule or be able to access it on your phone if you want a personalized classroom tour.
• We encourage students to join the virtual orientation on a laptop with a camera and a microphone so you can interact with the presenters and other students. Test your device before the start of the session and log in a few minutes before the start time so you have time to troubleshoot any issues. If you are experiencing any trouble, please contact Student Technology Assistance at 410-386-8060.

Parents, family members, and other guests who accompany their student to orientation will attend a separate session at the same time facilitated by the Dean of Students. The session will provide helpful information on how to best support your student.

Are you a parent, family member or guest who would prefer the family and guest session in Spanish? You can choose this option on the RSVP form. Please note this option is only available for the in-person session.

For the virtual session, parents, family members, and guests will receive a separate link to join the session the day before.

Parents, family members, and guests will have a separate RSVP form. RSVPs will begin in November. Check back for the link!