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Let the Adventure Begin

New Student Orientation Starts August 18, 2025

Congratulations, new Spires! We are excited to welcome you and your family to #SpireNation — one of the best communities around.

The New Student Orientation committee is hard at work making sure that your transition to USM is fun, easy, and safe!

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New Student Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation is required for all incoming students, including transfers. Students are expected to attend and participate in all aspects of New Student Orientation. Times and locations are subject to change due to weather.

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

 

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

 

Thursday, August 21, 2025

 

Friday, August 22, 2025

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Check-in/Clearing Process

* Student must be logged into eSpire to access any of the forms below.

HEALTH INSURANCE

All athletes, residential, nursing, DPT, and international students are required to have primary health insurance for the academic year and provide proof of insurance upon arrival. If you do not have primary insurance, USM has a health plan option through United HealthCare. The cost for a plan purchased through the university partnership can be applied to your bill and paid via payment plan.

Contact Raeann Bromert, head athletic trainer, at raeann.bromert@stmary.edu or 913-758-4334 with enrollment questions.

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MEDICAL RECORDS

All incoming students (residential and commuters) will provide a completed health history form and submit an immunization record. In addition, all residential students, international students, and athletes will have additional forms to complete online, including providing proof of insurance.

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IMMUNIZATIONS

The meningitis vaccination is required for all residential students, according to Kansas state law. If you received a meningitis booster before the age of 16, you must get another booster to meet state requirements. Other required immunizations for all students are:

• Two doses of Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine

Other recommended vaccines are a primary series of Polio vaccine, three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, HIB, Tetanus-Diphtheria booster within the last 10 years, and Varicella vaccine (if you have not had chickenpox). All students are also recommended to submit the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire.

 

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VEHICLE REGISTRATION

All students are entitled to a parking pass. You will register your vehicle during check-in to receive a parking pass. You are required to park in the appropriate lot according to your pass – all lots will be marked as Residential, Commuter, or Faculty/Staff. Parking maps are available online.

For additional vehicle regulations, review the Student Handbook. Questions about parking can be directed to Public Safety by call or text at 913-683-5201.

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FINANCIAL AID & PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

Your financial aid must be finalized, and your student account balance paid in full—or you must enroll in a payment plan. For help checking your student account balance, making a payment, or enrolling in a payment plan, go to My Account Info in  or call Student Accounts at 913-758-6257.

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TEXTCASTER ALERTS

Sign up for USM Alerts and get emergency notifications and other important campus information sent via email or as text messages directly to your mobile phone, wireless PDA, or pager.

No one is required to opt-in to the messaging service; however, students—for their own safety—are highly encouraged to opt-in. Parents may also opt-in.

You can  to sign up for TextCaster alerts.

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HOUSING

Whether you're 500 miles from home or just down the street, living on campus is the best way to truly live the Spire Life. If you have questions or concerns about housing and meal plans, visit the Living and Dining webpage. You can also contact the Office of Residence Life at 913-758-6281.

 

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MEDIA CONSENT FORM

Information release for interviews, photography or filming, and publication. 

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STUDENT LIFE

ID Card Request (for new or replacement ID cards) and Meal Plan Changes

Your student ID is required to eat in the dining halls, enter the residence halls, and attend class or practice.