Spring New Student Orientation
Welcome to Carroll College! We’re very excited to welcome you to campus! The New Student Orientation is designed to provide you with essential information related to academic requirements and campus resources at Carroll. In addition, orientation activities provide you the opportunity to make valuable connections with the resources available to you. New student orientation at Carroll is designed to integrate students into our energetic learning environment while fostering new friendships and connections.
Spring Orientation Schedule
Sunday, January 11, 2026 - Student Arrival/Move-in Day
For students living on campus or who have a meal plan: meal plans begin at noon on Sunday, January 11.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Check-In/Move-in for students living on campus
Very Important! Please check in with Residential Life at the Saints Success Center in 102 Borromeo Hall. You will:
- Obtain your ID card
- Receive instructions for move-in - The student life staff will be available to help.
Questions? Please contact studentlife@carroll.edu or call 406-447-5457. Your Student Life Staff will be present to help in any way they can.
Notes:
- If you have any questions about this information, please call Patrick Harris at 406-447-4380 and he will be happy to help you.
- Fee Payment - The Business office will be open on Sunday and Monday. New students will be contacted before arrival concerning any outstanding payments or fees they may have. Financial Aid would like you to check your Self-Service Financial Aid account to ensure you completed all steps. For questions, contact Krista Meagher at 406-447-5429.
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Check-in for students living off campus at the Saints Success Center in 102 Borromeo Hall.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Welcome to Carroll in 114 Borromeo Hall. Join the Dean of Students, Academic advising, Veterans services, Global education, IT, and faculty advisors.
PLEASE BRING YOUR LAPTOP
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Moodle and OKTA training. Learn how to navigate and use Moodle, our online classroom system, and the OKTA system and its applications.
3:00- 3:35 p.m.
Meet with academic advising. Get acquainted and also schedule a follow-up time to review schedules and degree completion plans.
Additional Optional Activities
- 3:30 p.m. - Campus and Classroom Tours. Meet at the Upper Campus Center front desk to begin this tour. Our Gold Team members will lead this tour.
- 7:00 p.m. - Mass in All Saints Chapel (optional)
Monday, January 13
Start of Classes.
Other Items to Note
- Parking Permits: Students taking 6 or more credits receive a parking permit as part of their tuition and fees. Find out more
- Don’t forget to submit your immunization records to the Wellness Center (Guadalupe Hall) during the first week of class!