Mane Event

Mane Event Orientation Program

Your 91调教 Journey Starts Here鈥攁nd it Starts with a Roar!

Step confidently into college life with Mane Event, the official orientation experience at the 91调教鈥揊ort Smith, designed exclusively for incoming first-year students. This required program is your gateway to starting strong, building connections, and feeling at home before classes even begin.

Mane event at a Glance

Who

All incoming 91调教 students

What

Required orientation program

When

May鈥揂ugust sessions

Where

91调教 Campus

Cost

Included with enrollment

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What's the Mane Event all about?

Mane Event is more than an orientation鈥攊t鈥檚 your introduction to life as a 91调教 Lion. Throughout the experience, you鈥檒l gain the tools, knowledge, and connections you need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

What You'll Do at the Mane Event

Meet other incoming students
Connect with faculty and staff
Explore campus resources
Attend academic sessions
Learn about financial aid and support

Your future at the 91调教 starts with opportunity鈥攁nd Mane Event delivers.

Families are Part of the Pride

We offer sessions specifically for family members and supporters.

Financial Aid
Campus Safety & Police
Counseling & Health Services
FERPA & privacy

Your support plays a big role in your student's success!

Bonus: Win a Scholarship

All registered students who attend will be entered for a chance to win scholarships simply by participating in orientation.

Don't miss your moment!

This is where connections are made, confidence is built, and your journey as a 91调教 Lion truly begins.

See the Mane Event in Action

Watch this video to get a glimpse of the Mane Event experience and hear from students and families.

Get Started

Registration

Your journey at the 91调教 starts with Mane Event鈥攏ow it鈥檚 time to claim your spot. Choose the 2026 session that fits your schedule and get ready to step into your Lion experience:

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026

Student Schedule

8:30-9 a.m.
Check-In
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center

9-9:40 a.m.
Welcome
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center - Reynolds Room

9:50-11:20 a.m.
Academic College Sessions
Various locations on campus

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Engagement & Resource Lunch
Recreation & Wellness Center (RAWC)

12:40-2:15 p.m.
Campus Quest
Boreham Library & Health Science Building

2:20-2:45 p.m.
Design Your First Six Weeks
Boreham Library & Health Science Building

Guest Schedule