Science and Engineering Open House Agenda
Step into a day of discovery where science and engineering come to life. At our Open House, you’ll explore labs, hands-on projects, and real research happening right now, while connecting with students and faculty who are solving real-world problems. From innovative experiments to future-focused engineering pathways, you’ll see how your curiosity can turn into a career and how Saint Mary’s can help you build something meaningful from it.
Here is the event schedule:
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Registration and Check-in Isaacs Commons |
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| 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. |
Services Expo & Refreshments Connect with student support services, campus partners, and advisors while enjoying light refreshments. Learn about the resources, programs, and opportunities available to support your success at Saint Mary’s. |
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| 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. |
Welcome
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| 10:25 - 10:55 a.m. |
Program Exploration Breakouts Brain Waves and Tall Tales: Can We Identify a Lie with Electrophysiology (Psychology); Tour of the Burke Gaffney Observatory (Astrophysics) |
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| 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Program Exploration Breakouts Exploring Aquatics Foodwebs (Environmental Science) |
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| 11:35 - 12:05 p.m. |
Program Exploration Breakouts Standing Wave Mini Lab (Physics); Why Study Psychology? (Psychology); Earth Sciences Lab Tour |
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| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. |
Academic Expo Connect with faculty, advisors, and representatives from a range of academic programs across Saint Mary’s University. Explore program options, ask questions about courses and areas of study, and learn how interdisciplinary opportunities can shape your university experience and future career paths. |
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| 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Application Lab Get personalized support as you complete your application to Saint Mary’s University. Admissions staff will be available to answer questions, guide you through the application process, and help ensure you have everything you need to take your next step toward becoming an SMU student. |
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| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Campus & Residence Tours Explore Saint Mary’s University with guided campus and residence tours led by current student ambassadors. See classrooms, study spaces, student life hubs, and residence accommodations while learning what it’s like to live and learn at SMU. Advance sign-up is required, as space is limited.
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Campus Bookstore & Tim Hortons are open all day in the Loyola Building!
Questions?
Please contact recruitment@smu.ca for any questions about our Open House.