Open House
October 24 & November 22, 2025



Experience campus life at Saint Mary’s University’s Open House! This exciting event is your chance to discover what makes SMU a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place to study.
Spend the day exploring our beautiful campus, joining a guided tour, and checking out residence life. Take part in engaging faculty sessions to learn more about programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce, and dive deeper with interactive mini-lectures, hands-on labs, and specialized tours. Visit the Student Supports Fair to meet advisors and discover the many services available to help you succeed.

- Friday, October 24
- Saturday, November 22

- Friday, October 24
- Saturday, November 22
New for This Year: Enhanced Experience with the PheedLoop App
We’re enhancing our Open House experience with the PheedLoop App! Once you register for the Open House, you’ll receive a link to download the app and detailed instructions on how to select your Open House activities (Note: Those registering for the November Open House will receive the Pheedloop email 4 weeks before the event). Please note that space in some sessions is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot.
Plan Your Day
This is an open event, with no specific start point. You can arrive as early or as late as you’d like – just make sure to check-in when you arrive! To help plan your visit, we’ve provided an overview of the schedule below, with additional details available on the event app.
Time |
Activity |
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Check-In and Registration |
9:00 AM |
Why Study: Arts; Commerce; Science |
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Academic Activities |
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Campus & Residence Tours |
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Application Lab - Apply for free! |
10:00 AM |
Why Study: Arts; Commerce; Science |
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Academic Expo / Supports & Services Expo |
11:00 AM |
Why Study: Environmental Studies; Commerce; Science |
12:00 PM |
Meet the President + Trivia & Giveaways! |
For more events and webinars, please visit our events website.
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