Orientation
Welcome to UMSON! We're excited to meet you!
You’re officially on your way to joining the University of Maryland School of Nursing community. Orientation is the perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other and help you start strong!
Attendance at orientation is required for all students.
Orientation Details
Orientation consists of two parts:
- UMB Orientation – Get familiar with the broader University policies, services, and resources.
- UMSON Orientation – Dive into the specifics of your program, meet your faculty, connect with peers, and learn about the tools for your success at the School of Nursing.
Mark your calendar to attend both sessions!
Spring 2025 UMB Orientation
Thursday, January 23, 2025
4 – 6 p.m.
Virtual (Registration link coming soon!)
What’s in it for you?
Discover key UMB resources that will help you throughout your time at the University. Representatives from these offices will be there to guide you:
- Global Engagement/Office of International Services
- Educational Support and Disability Services
- Health Sciences and Human Services Library
- Intercultural Leadership and Engagement
- Office of Accountability and Compliance/Title IX
- Office of Emergency Management
- Parking and Transportation Services
- Student Counseling Center
- Student Financial Services
- UMB Police and Public Safety
- UMB Student Health
- UMB Student Pantry
- UMB Writing Center
- University Student Financial Assistance (Financial Aid)
- University Student Government Association (USGA)
Spring 2025 UMSON Orientation
Your UMSON Orientation will introduce you to everything you need to succeed in your nursing program! Explore detailed orientation information specific to your program below.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the UMSON family and help you start this exciting journey! Stay tuned for updates, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Orientation Activities by Program
BSN Students Enrolled at UMSON Baltimore
You are required to attend in-person UMSON 101 AND in-person Orientations.
Spring 2025
In-Person UMSON 101 (attendance required)
Dec. 3, 2024
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
UMSON, Room 130
Pathway to Nursing In-Person Orientation (attendance required)
Jan. 15 - Jan. 16, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UMB New Student Orientation
Welcome Ceremony
Jan. 16, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
BSN Students Enrolled at the Universities at Shady Grove
You are required to attend in-person UMSON 101 AND in-person Orientations.
Spring 2025
In-Person UMSON 101 (attendance required)
Dec. 4, 2024
12:30 - 5 p.m.
Pathway to Nursing In-Person Orientation (attendance required)
Jan. 13 - 14, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Campus Map
UMB New Student Orientation
Welcome Ceremony
Jan. 14, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
RN-to-BSN Students
Online Orientation:
Begin the Self-Paced Online Orientation
Virtual Orientation:
Jan. 13, 2024
4 - 6 p.m.
MSN-E Students
You are required to attend in-person UMSON 101 AND in-person Orientations.
Spring 2025
In-Person UMSON 101 (attendance required)
Dec. 6, 2024
12:30 - 4 p.m.
UMSON, Room 140
Pathway to Nursing In-Person Orientation (attendance required)
Jan. 15 - Jan. 16, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UMB New Student Orientation
Welcome Ceremony
Jan. 16, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
MSN Students
You are required to complete the self-paced online orientation and attend a specialty session.
UMB New Student Orientation (Community/Public Health Nursing)
Self-Paced Online Orientation (Nursing Leadership and Management and Nursing Informatics)
Our online orientation will ensure you're familiar with the resources you'll need to be successful during your nursing education.
Virtual Orientation (All Specialties)
Jan. 13, 2024
4 - 6 p.m.
DNP Students
You are required to attend a specialty session and attend orientation.
UMB New Student Orientation
In-Person DNP Baltimore (attendance required)
May 19, 2025
9:30 a.m. - noon
In-Person DNP FNP at the Universities at Shady Grove (attendance required)
May 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. - noon
PhD Students
You will receive more information about orientation from the Graduate School.