September 13, 2023

Orientation at MSM is an eight-day event packed with activities for new students — with the highlight of a sunset cruise around New York Harbor at the southern tip of Manhattan.

More than 400 new students arrived at MSM in late August and early September, taking part in what is an annual ritual at the School, a jam-packed schedule of events at MSM and around New York City, such as going to a Broadway show, touring the Steinway Piano Factory, or going to the Bronx Zoo.

Here are some photo highlights of the two main events: Move-In Day, and the Orientation Cruise!

Move-In Day

Enjoy these photos of MSM President James Gandre, Provost Joyce Griggs, and this year’s team of Orientation Leaders and RAs helping new MSM students and their families settle into Andersen Hall and life at MSM!

Orientation Cruise

A highlight of Orientation week is the boat cruise around the southern tip of Manhattan in New York Harbor!