We have archived online sessions from our Fall 2025 Orientation. Feel free to review the recordings below, however we will be covering many of these topics for you in person on January 16th, 2026.

The Online Orientation covers the ins and outs of settling into MCAD. The table below provides the agenda for our time together. Please note that the Speaker Sessions will be recorded and archived for future reference. These recordings are generally posted about 48 hours after the meeting—processing time can sometimes take more or less time depending on the size of the recording.

If you're new to web conferencing tools, check out the "Need Help?" section at the bottom of this page for some general onboarding and troubleshooting resources.

What's the Plan?

Time

Session Title

Watch the Recording

10:00am

Getting started at MCAD

(Students & Families/Supporters)

Meet some of the people who will be helping your student succeed at MCAD: Brett Smith, Director of Student Life; Sherman Lee, Director of Financial Aid; Mark Sherman, Help Desk Director; River Gordon, Registrar; and Hana Bekele, Student Accounts Manager.

Session 1 Recording

11:00am

Responsibility, Personal Safety & MCAD Policies

(Students & Families/Supporters)

Become familiar with the school policies and plans that all students need to know. Jen Zuccola, Vice President of Student Affairs; Pam Hoffmann; Director of Campus Safety, and Annie Shimkus; EH&S Consultant for MCAD will discuss emergency plans, environmental health and safety, Title IX, and other important topics.

Session 2 Recording

**During Move-In: Be sure to check out the Art Cellar and pick up some MCAD swag!**

Tech, Computer, and KnowlegeBase Links

https://intranet.mcad.edu/

https://kb.mcad.edu/

https://intranet.mcad.edu/kb/student-laptop-insurance-care

https://intranet.mcad.edu/kb/student-laptop-warranty-applecare-and-applecare

https://intranet.mcad.edu/kb/backing-your-data

https://intranet.mcad.edu/kb/external-hard-drives

https://intranet.mcad.edu/kb/wireless-mcad

Ready to Join?

Zoom Meeting Link (See the recording links above)

Need Help?

Below, you'll find more information about parking and transportation as well as navigating campus. Not quite finding the information you're after? The MCAD Intranet is a great place to do a quick search for quick how-tos and guidance related to the various MCAD Resources.

Zoom Help Center
MCAD Help Desk