Orientation

We're excited to meet you!

Now that you're on your way to UMSON, it's time for us to get to know each other better.

What is orientation?

Orientation is designed to familiarize you with UMSON. You'll learn about essential policies and procedures, as well as resources available to you.

Upcoming Orientation Activities

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.

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UMB New Student Orientation

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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.

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UMB New Student Orientation

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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.

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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.

Campus Map


UMB New Student Orientation

Learn More and Register


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)

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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.

Begin the Self-Paced Online Orientation


Virtual Orientation (All Specialties)

Jan. 13, 2024
4 - 6 p.m.

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DNP Students

You are required to attend a specialty session and attend orientation.

UMB New Student Orientation

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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.