Open House
Saturday, November 28
Experience campus life at Saint Mary’s University’s Open House! This exciting event is your chance to discover what makes SMU a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place to study.
Spend the day exploring our beautiful campus, joining a guided tour, and checking out residence life.
Get a Taste of University Life!
Go beyond the classroom with hands-on activities, interactive sessions and behind-the-scenes tours. Here are just a few of the experiences you can look forward to at Open House:
- Mock Crime Scene: Put your investigative skills to the test as you explore how evidence and scientific techniques can help solve a crime.
- Digging for the Future: Why Technology Needs Earth Scientists:Discover how earth scientists play a critical role in developing the technologies we rely on, from smartphones to renewable energy.
- Facility Tours: Go behind the scenes at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, explore Engineering facilities and discover the labs and learning spaces used by Earth Sciences students.
- What Does a Psychologist Do?: Find out how psychologists study human behaviour, thoughts and emotions, and explore the many career paths available in psychology.
- Law Day Q&A: Curious about a career in law? Learn more about pathways to law school and what it takes to pursue a career in the legal profession.
These are just a few examples of the sessions and activities being planned. Additional opportunities and full session details will be shared with registrants via the event app.
Fall 2026 Open House
Join us on Saturday, November 28 for Open House at Saint Mary's!
Faculty and staff interested in participating in our open houses are encouraged to contact Maya.Schneiderbanger@smu.ca.
New for This Year: Enhanced Experience with the PheedLoop App
We’re enhancing our Open House experience with the PheedLoop App! Once you register for the Open House, you’ll receive a link to download the app and detailed instructions on how to select your Open House activities Please note that space in some sessions is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot.
Plan Your Day
This is an open event, with no specific start point. You can arrive as early or as late as you’d like – just make sure to check-in when you arrive! To help plan your visit, we’ve provided an overview of the schedule below, with additional details available on the event app.
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9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Check-In and Registration |
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10:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
Faculty Information Sessions |
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10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Campus and Residence Tours |
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10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Academic Expo and Student Supports & Resources Expo |
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11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Academic Sessions, Interactive Activities and Facility Tours |
Please note that this is a preliminary schedule and session times are subject to change. A detailed agenda, including session times and locations, will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event via the event app.
For more events and webinars, please visit our events website.
If you have any questions, email recruitment@smu.ca.
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