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:
Registration and Check-in
Isaacs Commons
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.
Opening + Alumni Keynote
Kick off the day with a welcome to the Sobey School of Business, followed by a keynote from Saint Mary’s alumnus Kyle Morton, Staff Consultant in Digital Risk at Ernst & Young LLP. Kyle will share his journey from SMU to working in Responsible AI and data science and discuss how emerging technologies are shaping the future of business careers.
Program Exploration Breakouts
Discover the diverse opportunities available at the Sobey School of Business through a series of three rotating breakout sessions. Attendees will be pre-assigned to a starting group and rotate through all three sessions (one per 20-minute block), ensuring everyone experiences each session exploring specialized learning experiences, career pathways and hands-on opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
David Sobey Retailing Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services
Learn how the David Sobey Retailing Centre supports innovation and growth in Canada’s retail industry through applied research, industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving sector.
Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre
Explore how the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre empowers students to develop entrepreneurial skills and think creatively, whether starting a business or creating social impact.
Sobey School Programs & Opportunities: Doing Business for Good
Discover how Sobey School programs integrate ethical leadership, sustainability, and community impact, preparing students to build meaningful careers while doing business for good.
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.
Co-op Student Panel
Hear directly from Sobey School of Business students about their co-op experiences and how paid work terms enhance their degree programs. Panelists will share the roles they’ve held, skills they’ve developed, and how combining academic learning with real-world experience helps prepare them for career success after graduation.
Closing Remarks
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.
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.
Questions?
Please contact recruitment@smu.ca for any questions about our Open House.
Find out more about Saint Mary's University, Next Steps, and have your questions answered by our recruitment team.
Curious about what your next steps are with Saint Mary's? Join our Recruitment team while we discuss topics like important dates, our incredible student services on campus, applying for scholarships and student loans/financial aid, and what you should be doing between now and September.
Our Admissions Team will be answering questions about the application and admission process at Saint Mary's University.
Admissions Pavillion
VIRTUAL TOUR
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