Greetings to our new boarding students and families:

New Boarder Orientation
To help make the transition to boarding life an easy one, Admissions will be hosting a New Boarder Orientation for families on Friday September 3 to the morning of Tuesday, September 7, 2010. This event is completely optional and you do not need to attend all of the scheduled sessions if you register. Note that all new boarders must arrive on campus no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 7.

The registration package for the optional new boarder orientation event includes an agenda and useful information about accommodations and amenities in Victoria.

If you plan to attend this event, please complete the form on page 4 and submit it in one of following ways before July 31, 2010:

1) fill out the form online using Adobe Reader and click the Submit Form button in the top right corner to send; or

2) print the form, fill it out and scan and email it to or fax it to 250‑519‑7502.

Homework Assignments
There are also some important homework assignments we need you to complete before you arrive, which will help us ensure that you get the best possible start at SMUS.

You probably have lots of questions. You should have received a complete registration and information package from the school in the mail. If you didn't receive a package, please contact us at the number below. Also, check out the list on the right for links to some useful resources for new families.

If you have any questions about your homework tasks or about your exciting new boarding experience, please don't hesitate to contact us at the Admissions office. 1-250-370-6170 or

Sue, Paul, Janet, Maurine, Delina
The Admissions office staff at SMUS