We have created a 2-step orientation experience that will set you up for success at Samuel Merritt University.  Completion of both steps are required:  

  • Step 1 - The University Orientation is held online and should be completed as soon as possible.  Please visit the online orientation for more information.
  • Step 2 - The Program Orientation will be during the dates and times indicated below.  Detailed information about orientation will be provided to you by your department and/or campus.
  • Optional Step - The Pre-Orientation Session is your opportunity to have a guided walkthrough of the Admitted Student Portal, along with other different University systems. Dates and times indicated below.

Please look carefully at the list of Program Orientations below to make sure you are looking at the right date(s) and location for your program. If the table has multiple dates for orientation, then you must be present on each day.

If you would like to request disability accommodations for your orientation or have questions about accessibility, please email the Disability Resource Center.

TBD

Zoom link information will be provided via E-mail

College of Nursing (CoN)

ABSN SFP & Fresno Campus (Oct/Nov Cohorts)
Student Affairs Orientation:  October 11
Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual, information to be emailed


ABSN Program Orientation (Fresno):  October 10
Time:  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual, information to be emailed


ABSN Program Orientation (SFP):  October 10
Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: TBA

Past Fall 2024 Orientations:

BSN Oakland Campus
In Person Orientation: July 15
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Bechtel Hall, HEC 400

Student Affairs Success Day: July 16
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (link provided via e-mail)

ABSN Sacramento & Fresno Campus (Aug Cohorts)
Student Affairs Orientation:  August 1
Time:  9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (link provided via e-mail)
ABSN Program Orientation:  August 2
Time:  9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: On-Campus (details will be provided via e-mail)

Anesthesia DNP (ADNP) Oakland Campus
Orientation: August 29
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: On-Campus (details provided via e-mail)

ELMSN Oakland Campus
Orientation: August 23
Time: TBA
Location: On-Campus (details provided via e-mail)

DNP Programs
Orientation: August 14
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual (details provided via e-mail)

California School of Podiatric Medicine
Orientation: August 21 & 22
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

College of Health Sciences (CoHS)

CoHS "Optimizing Learning for Student Success" Virtual Session
Date:  August 13
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

CoHS "Optimizing Learning for Student Success"  In-Person Session
Date: August 28
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: On-Campus (details provided via e-mail)

Physical Therapy
Orientation: August 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: On-Campus (details provided via e-mail)

Occupational Therapy
Orientation: August 29
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: On-Campus (details provided via e-mail)

Physician Assistant
Orientation: August 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: On-Campus (details provided via e-mail)

Masters of Healthcare Administration 
Orientation: TBA​​​​​​​
Time: TBA​​​​​​​
Location: TBA

Social Work
Orientation: TBA​​​​​​​
Time: TBA​​​​​​​
Location: TBA

General Student Affairs/Student Resources
Orientation: August 27
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (details provided via e-mail)

BSN Program, Oakland Campus

In Person Orientation: November 25
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Bechtel Hall, HEC 400

Student Affairs Success Day: November 26
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (link provided via e-mail)

 

ABSN Sacramento

In Person Academic Orientation: December 12
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sacramento Campus

University Virtual Orientation: December 13
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Virtual (link provided via e-mail)

ELMSN Sacramento

In Person Academic Orientation: December 12
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sacramento Campus

University Virtual Orientation: December 13
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Virtual (link provided via e-mail)

ABSN San Francisco Peninsula


In Person Academic Orientation: December 12
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sacramento Campus

University Virtual Orientation: December 13
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Virtual (link provided via e-mail)

RN to BSN Oakland

Date/Time: TBA

ABSN Orientation

April Cohort (San Francisco Peninsula)

In-Person Program Orientation: TBA
Location: TBA

June Cohort (Oakland and San Francisco Peninsula)

In-Person Program Orientation: TBA
Locations: 
San Francisco Peninsula: TBA
Oakland: TBA

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Orientation

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Point of Contact: TBA

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