Campus tours and events

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Open House Days at SMU

Friday, October 24: Register here
Saturday, November 22: Register here

Experience campus life at Saint Mary’s University’s Open House! Spend the day exploring our beautiful campus. Take part in engaging faculty sessions to learn more about programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. Visit the Student Supports Fair to meet advisors and discover the many services available to help you succeed.

There’s nothing like experiencing the campus in person to see why Saint Mary’s is the right fit for you. From our beautiful spaces to our tight-knit, supportive community, our perfectly-sized campus will take your breath away. You don’t have to imagine what life at Saint Mary’s is like - you can see it for yourself by registering for an in-person campus tour! Please note that not all meetings or spaces, including meeting with a Recruitment and Enrolment Specialist, are available on weekends as the campus is closed.

Individual tours

Individual tours are for prospective students and their supporters, providing a great introduction to our campus. When possible, these can be tailored to meet students’ interests. Tours will include a 75-90 minute tour of campus with a current undergraduate student and a 15-minute post-tour chat with a Recruitment and Enrolment Specialist.

Requests for additional meetings may be possible and will extend the length of time spent on campus.

Tour times

Monday to Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday at 11 a.m. (48 hours' notice required*) *Please note that our office is not open Saturdays. If a Saturday tour is required, please book in advance.

Group Tours

Saint Mary’s University offers guided campus tours for organized groups, such as school classes, youth organizations, and community programs, whose members are interested in learning more about studying at SMU. These tours provide an engaging and informative experience, offering insight into academic programs, student life, and campus facilities.

Group tours typically last three hours and must be booked at least 10 business days in advance. While we strive to accommodate all requests, availability depends on our resources.

To schedule a group tour or learn more, please click the button below and complete the request form.

Request a group tour

On-campus course registration support

Time: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The New Student Welcome Centre and our Student Ambassadors are excited to help new students register for their courses for Winter 2025. Appointments can be made by emailing recruitment@smu.ca or campustours@smu.ca. Drop-in advising may be available as staffing permits.

Virtual tour

Take a self-guided virtual tour to see our campus and learn about programs and supports for students.

Take the virtual tour

Events and webinars

Interested in learning more about Saint Mary’s University? Connect with our Recruitment team at a community event, an open house, or online to learn more about everything that Saint Mary’s has to offer. We offer first-year course registration assistance, international student information sessions and more.

See our calendar for all upcoming events.

Undergraduate admissions

We're here to help guide you through our admissions process, including applications, scholarships, tuition payments and more.

We're now accepting applications for Winter and Fall 2025 terms.

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Tuition and Fees

Scholarships