Prospective Student Events

First-Year Student Events

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The Rattler Experience

Get a glimpse of life as a Rattler at St. Mary’s University! Prospective high school and graduate students and their families will discover academic opportunities, engage with current students, explore campus life, visit residence halls, and hear about scholarships and financial aid resources.

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Scrubs and Simulations: A Modern Nursing Experience

Experience what our St. Mary’s Nursing students are really learning through this new, hands-on event. Students and their guests will visit our Blank-Sheppard Innovation Center and be immersed in real-world scenarios led by current Nursing students and faculty.

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Christmas Preview Night

Learn about St. Mary’s University’s transformative education and experience our family spirit, a characteristic of a Marianist education. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about financial aid resources.

  • Already Admitted to St. Mary’s?

    Sign up for our admission event exclusively for admitted students — Sleeping Bag Weekend! Spend the night on campus and experience a day-in-the-life of a Rattler.

Transfer Student Events

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Transfer Preview Night

Learn about St. Mary’s transformative education and experience our family spirit, a characteristic of a Marianist education. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about financial aid resources, receive on-the-spot admission decisions and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admission counselor.

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Transfer One-Stop Shop

Prospective students interested in transferring to St. Mary’s can participate in this one-stop shop event and streamline their transfer journey! Students will have the opportunity to talk about transfer credits and get their questions answered by financial aid and admission counselors.


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Graduate Admission Events

Our graduate admission events are a great way to experience St. Mary’s University. You and your guests are invited to attend one of our sessions for an in-depth look at our graduate programs. From on-campus events to 15-minute virtual chats, our graduate admission team is ready to answer your questions and help you begin your journey to earning a St. Mary’s graduate degree. Discover which event is right for you and register today.


Admitted Student Events

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Sleeping Bag Weekend

Sleeping Bag Weekend offers current high school seniors admitted to St. Mary’s University an exclusive opportunity to stay in one of our residence halls and be paired with a roommate, engage with current Rattlers, and observe and participate in a St. Mary’s class.


Can’t Make it to Campus?

Events Near You


We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your many interests, goals and accomplishments. Members of the St. Mary’s community, including admission officers, faculty and staff will be traveling throughout the country (and around the world) this year attending college fairs, visiting high schools, community colleges and universities to meet with prospective undergraduate and graduate students.

Please explore the event options below to see when and where our team will be traveling near you.


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Questions? Contact Us.

Office of Admission

Location: Chaminade Tower, Room 200
Text: 210-526-0796
Call: 210-436-3126
Email: uadm@stmarytx.edu

Office of Graduate Admission

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