Saddle Up for Spring
Saddle Up for Spring at Southwest Minnesota State University is our new student orientation program designed to help you smoothly transition to life as a Mustang. During Saddle-Up for Spring, you will have the opportunity to participate in various events. The programming will assist you in navigating the campus and connecting with new and current Mustangs, faculty, staff, as well as the Marshall community, all while having a blast! We are excited to welcome you to campus and to our Mustang Family.
Before you arrive:
Check your SMSU.edu email often
- Important information regarding move-in, coming to campus, and spring course delivery will be sent to your SMSU.edu email.
Saddle Up for Spring Schedule
All events are open to all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Saturday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 –11:00 a.m. | Stuff a Critter / Tie Blankets | Upper Student Center |
| 11:00 a.m. | Campus Tours | Meet in the Upper Student Center |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | Social House (Campus Dining) |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Yoga | Upper Conference Center |
| 4:00 –6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Social House (Campus Dining) |
| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Movie Night | Upper Conference Center |
Sunday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Paint and Sip | Upper Student Center |
| 11:00 a.m. | Campus Tours | Meet in the Upper Student Center |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | Social House (Campus Dining) |
| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Open Gym | PE Gym |
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Social House (Campus Dining) |
| 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | BINGO | Upper Student Center |
Monday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Survival Kits with Hot Cocoa | Link Between CH and BA |
Tuesday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Free Haircuts | Upper Student Center In Front of the CIE Office |
Wednesday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Open Skate | Red Barron Arena, Bus Pick-Up in Front of Lower Conference Center |
Thursday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Club Fair | Upper Student Center |
| 7:00 p.m. | Wrestling Meet | PE Gym |
Friday Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | DIY Welcome Mats | Upper Student Center |
| 5:30 p.m. | Men's Basketball Game | RA Facility |
| 7:30 p.m. | Women's Basketball Game | RA Facility |