2027 Mulerider Orientation
BAM is your beginning to becoming a Mulerider! We look forward to welcoming you to campus and helping you take your next step toward officially enrolling at SAU. Our 2027 orientation dates will be announced soon, so be sure to check back for updates!
Registration for Fall 2027 BAM will open at a later date. Eligible Fall 2027 admitted students will receive registration information and links via email when registration opens.
Why is orientation important?
- Registration/Advisement: ONE-ON-ONE session with an academic advisor!
- Wealth of Information: Admissions, Advising, Housing, Financial Aid, Campus Safety, Student Activities, and much more.
- Tours: BAM Leaders will offer tours of the campus and residence halls.
- Meet: Current SAU students – BAM Leaders, faculty from academic areas, and SAU administrators & staff

Welcome to SAU! Each year, SAU accepts a new class of students into the Mulerider family. Orientation will help incoming freshman and transfers alike adjust to life at SAU and make lasting connections. Help us continue our great tradition of a diverse and close-knit educational community, register for orientation now.

From the Mulekick, to bed races, to mulegating, to the Celebration of Lights, orientation will introduce incoming students to a variety of traditions near and dear to all SAU alumni. To learn more about SAU’s rich history and famed mascot, visit the University Archives website.

Your BAM experience will be led by a variety of groups from across campus. Current students will provide tours of campus and introductions to SAU activities and traditions. Advising will help you create your schedule of classes. You’ll meet faculty and housing staff, talk about financial aid, student services, and much more.
