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!
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 both UMSON 101 AND the in-person Pathway to Nursing Orientation.
Spring 2026
UMSON 101 (virtual, attendance required)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
1 - 5 p.m.
Online
In-Person Pathway to Nursing Orientation (attendance required)
Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UMSON
655 W. Lombard St.
Welcome Ceremony
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
UMSON
655 W. Lombard St.
Auditorium, Room 130
BSN Students Enrolled at the Universities at Shady Grove
You are required to attend both the in-person UMSON 101 AND the in-person Pathway to Nursing Orientation.
Spring 2026
In-Person UMSON 101 (attendance required)
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Universities at Shady Grove
Building I, Room 134 (Auditorium)
In-Person Pathway to Nursing Orientation (attendance required)
Tuesday, Jan. 6 - Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Universities at Shady Grove
Building II, Room 1422 (Ballroom)
Welcome Ceremony
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025
Universities at Shady Grove
Building II, Room 1422 (Multipurpose Room)
RN-to-BSN/MSN Students
You are required to complete/attend all orientations.
Spring 2026
Self-Paced Online Orientation
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
UMSON Virtual Orientation
TBD
UMB New Student Orientation
TBD
MSN-E Students
You are required to attend both UMSON 101 AND the in-person Pathway to Nursing Orientation.
Spring 2026
UMSON 101 (virtual, attendance required)
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
1 - 4 p.m.
Online
In-Person Pathway to Nursing Orientation (attendance required)
Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UMSON
655 W. Lombard St.
Welcome Ceremony
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
UMSON
655 W. Lombard St.
Auditorium, Room 130
MSN Students
You are required to complete/attend all orientations relevant to your MSN specialty.
Spring 2026
Self-Paced Online Orientation (All Specialties)
Our online orientation will ensure you're familiar with the resources you'll need to be successful during your nursing education.
UMSON Virtual Orientation (All Specialties)
TBD
UMB New Student Orientation
Community/Public Health Nursing (In-Person)
TBD
Southern Management Corporation Campus Center
621 W. Lombard St.
Nursing Leadership and Management and Nursing Informatics (Virtual)
TBD
Virtual - Register in advance