Orientation
Spring 2026 Orientation Session
New students starting in the Spring 2026 Term, including students transferring in from another college and dual enrollment students, should attend New Student Orientation.
We will host two orientation sessions for students starting Carroll in the spring. We will have one in-person sessions and one virtual session through Microsoft Teams in January before school starts. Any student can attend either of the sessions. Check in for on-campus sessions will be in the lobby of the Kahlert Foundation Campus Center (A building). Check in will begin 30 minutes prior to the start of orientation. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session starts. See the Orientation Schedules accordion for a detailed schedule. Click here for a campus map.
Your attendance and participation are expected! Students who do not participate will miss important information.
Spring orientation dates are as follows:
- Tuesday, January 27 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm (on campus)
- Thursday, January 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (virtual)
In the event of inclement weather on January 27, orientation will be cancelled and everyone will be invited to attend the virtual session on January 29.
RSVPs for orientation will be available in November! Check back soon.
Please note that orientation sessions are only for students. Parents, family members, and guests who accompany students to orientation will attend a separate session at the same time. The only session for everyone is the faculty and student panel. Students can include parents and guests on their RSVP form.
Do you have a parent, family member or guest who would prefer the family and guest session in Spanish? You can choose this option on the RSVP form. Please note this option is only available for the in-person sessions.
The schedule for the on-campus sessions is as follows:
- Check in begins 30 minutes prior to start time
- Welcome from the College President
- Student and Faculty Panel for students and guests
- Students can choose to attend up to four of the following sessions::
- Campus tour highlighting where key resources are located
- Personalized tour highlighting where your classes will be held (only available for classes on campus at Carroll)
- Training on the technology platforms you’ll use at Carroll
- Strategies to help students to be successful and healthy
- Opportunities to get engaged on campus and make the most of your college experience
- There will also be time to get your student ID, textbooks, and more!
The virtual orientation will be a continuous session covering the topics listed below. At the end, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with faculty if you’d like.
The schedule for the virtual session on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 pm is as follows:
- Log into the session starting at 5:45 pm
- Welcome will be from 6:00 to 6:05 pm
- Student and Faculty Panel will be from 6:05 to 6:30 pm
- Virtual campus tour from 6:30 to 6:50 pm
- Training on the technology platforms you’ll use at Carroll from 6:50 to 7:10 pm
- Session on getting involved on campus and making the most of your college experience from 7:10 to 7:30 pm
- Session on strategies to help students to be successful and healthy from 7:30 to 7:50 pm.
The following sessions will be offered:
- Student and faculty panel about what to expect at Carroll
- Campus tour highlighting where key resources are located
- Personalized classroom tour highlighting rooms your classes are in based on your schedule (only available for in-person session and for students taking classes at Carroll’s campus)
- Training on the technology platforms you’ll use at Carroll
- Strategies to help students to be successful and healthy
- Opportunities to get engaged on campus and make the most of your college experience
- Time for you to get your student ID, textbooks, and more!
Orientation is an important part of setting yourself up for success. Here’s why you need to be there:
- You’ll meet other new students starting the same semester as you.
- You can talk with faculty about what to expect as a college student to prepare you for classes and workload.
- You’ll be better at navigating campus on your first day.
You’ll know the resources that are here to support you so you can take advantage of them from day one.
You’ll be able to get your student ID and textbooks to be ready for the first day of classes!
The RSVP for orientation will be available in November! Check back soon.
Please note that most orientation sessions are only for students. Parents, family members, and guests who accompany students to orientation will attend a separate session at the same time. The only session for everyone is the faculty and student panel.
To be prepared for orientation, please make sure to:
- Register for orientation using the link above!
- Please note that you will be required to log into your Carroll account at orientation. Please make sure you have logged in before attending and that you have your username and password with you.
- Bring a current photo ID with you if you want to get your student ID at orientation.
- Please bring a copy of your schedule or be able to access it on your phone if you want a personalized classroom tour.
- We encourage students to join the virtual orientation on a laptop with a camera and a microphone so you can interact with the presenters and other students. Test your device before the start of the session and log in a few minutes before the start time so you have time to troubleshoot any issues. If you are experiencing any trouble, please contact Student Technology Assistance at 410-386-8060.
Parents, family members, and other guests who accompany their student to orientation will attend a separate session at the same time facilitated by the Dean of Student Affairs and Senior Director of Admissions. The session will provide helpful information on how to best support your student.
Are you a parent, family member or guest who would prefer the family and guest session in Spanish? Students can choose this option on the RSVP form. Please note this option is only available for the in-person session.
For the virtual session, parents, family members, and guests will receive a separate link to join the session the day before.
Students can include parents and guests on their RSVP form.
Reminders
Spring classes begin on Monday, February 2, 2026. Please make sure to review your course format and schedule by visiting Student Planning from the Lynx Student Portal.