Marshall Bound
Marshall Bound is your exclusive admitted-student event designed to celebrate your achievements and prepare you for life at Marshall University. Connect with faculty, tour campus and residence halls, and take care of important next steps like financial aid, housing, and orientation. Plus, enjoy fun activities, grab exclusive Marshall swag, and make memories with your future Herd family. Join us on March 29 and get ready for your next Marshall Moment!
Start your day by checking in, grabbing your swag bag, and getting your itinerary! The event officially begins at 10:00 AM with a Welcome Session celebrating the Class of 2029.
Academic Preview Sessions – Learn more about your major and what it’s like to take classes at
Marshall.
Strategies for Academic Success – Discover tutoring services, the Writing Center, and other academic resources to help you thrive.
Housing & Residence Life Mixer (Students Only) – Participate in a fun roommate-matching activity and learn about Living-Learning Communities.
Dorm Tours – Visit showroom dorms in Freshman South, Buskirk Hall, and Twin Towers East.
Student Support Session – Learn about resources for mental health, wellness, and intercultural affairs.
Campus Safety – Hear from representatives about the safety measures in place for students.
Financial Aid Sessions – Get answers about scholarships, FAFSA, and funding your education.
Academic Advising Information Table – Ask about transfer credits, high school coursework, and next steps for class registration.
Campus Tours – Explore academic buildings, Drinko Library, and the Recreation Center.
Resource Tours – Visit key offices like Financial Aid, Career Education, Tutoring, and more.
Hear From the Herd: Student Q&A – Ask current students about life on campus and student engagement.
Student Resource & Community Showcase – Meet local businesses and explore student services.
Lunch at Cam Henderson Center – Enjoy a catered meal featuring some of The Herd’s favorite foods!
Walk the green carpet, confirm your enrollment, register for orientation, activate your myMU account, apply for housing, and meet with financial aid counselors. Don’t forget to capture the moment at our photo booth!
- Austin’s Ice Cream – Ice Cream
- Backyard Pizza – Restaurant
- Butter it Up – Whole Foods Menu
- Frost Top – Famous Local Drive-In
- The Peddler – Restaurant
- Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe – Restaurant
- Calamity J’s – Restaurant
Book online or just call and ask to book with the Marshall Bound event.
- Breakfast for two people is included with each room
- Hotel shuttle service is available from the Tri-State airport (HTN), but must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance
- The deadline to make a reservation is March 14th
- Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance
Check-in will begin in the CAM Henderson Center. Here is the address: 1817 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25755
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m. but you are free to check-in any time after 9:15 am and before 10:00 am when your first event begins. We will leave check-in open for anyone running a little behind until about 10:30 a.m..
You are welcome to bring as many guests to this event as you would like.
We have events that are designed for parents AND students, some that cater to each group individually, and some that only students can attend. For the most part, parents and students are welcome to attend all events together.
Yes! We will provide a free catered lunch and provide refreshments and breakfast pastries when you arrive.
Marshall University will pay for your parking. Make sure you grab one of our green parking validation slips at check-in or at another point throughout the day to present at the end of the day when you are leaving the garage.
We offer allergy conscious options at Harless Dining hall that accommodate 7 of the 8 main allergens. If you need to eat at this location to accommodate a specific allergy, please let us know and we can provide tickets for you and your guests to experience one of our most popular dining halls.
We encourage participants to dress warmly and be prepared for potentially adverse weather conditions. Attendees will be on their feet for a majority of the day and walking outside on campus to get from event to event. Please see our list of specific recommendations below:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Poncho
- Jacket
- Marshall University does not provide transportation. However, many local hotels offer rides to and from the Tri-State Airport and may accommodate drop off and pick up options to Marshall University’s campus. Arrangements can be made by calling the front desk and requesting transportation at least 2 weeks before the event.
- You can also take advantage of public transportation options by visiting the Tri-State Transit Authority’s Website: Routes & Schedules | Tri-State Transit Authority.
We work to ensure that all attendees have their needs met while they are on campus. We will attempt to cater to any request that is within our ability. Please reach out to Phoebe Greco to request specific accommodations at grecop@marshall.edu.
To cancel your registration, you will need to call the Office of Recruitment at 304-696-3646. A representative will help you cancel your registration and walk you through your next steps.