We have a packed spring with Recruitment Events. Our first spring event, The Rattler Experience, is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, and we would love to have you participate! Last fall, we had a successful event and received positive feedback from students who enjoyed visiting with you all at the fair. 

As a reminder, The Rattler Experience is an opportunity for prospective students to experience a day in a Rattler’s life through this full-day program. Along with their families, these students will be able to discover academic opportunities, explore campus life, meet current students, learn about scholarship and financial aid resources, and visit a residence hall.  

As a vital part of the St. Mary’s community, we are excited to invite your department/organization to participate in the Campus Fair. This event promises to be an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our vibrant campus life, scholarship opportunities, student support programs, and academic offerings available at our institution. 

Below are event details and a link to register your department. Please note the later time. We gave additional time for our school sessions, taking place before the fair

Event Details: The Rattler Experience

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 

Time frame for the Rattler Experience program: 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. 

Time frame for the Campus Fair: noon to 1:45 p.m. 

Report Time for the Campus Fair: 11:45 a.m.

Campus Fair Location: Blume Library, Cotrell Learning Commons 

To reserve a table for your department/office for the Campus Fair, please click on the link provided below to complete the information needed; please make sure to click save once you enter your information. The deadline to register to participate is Friday, Dec. 19.  

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP 

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me, Bianca Pardo, Director of New Student Recruitment Events at bpardo1@stmarytx.edu. 

We sincerely hope you will join us in making The Rattler Experience a resounding success. Together, we can showcase the excellence and diversity of our University to prospective students and their families. 

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the St. Mary’s mission.