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New Student Orientation Fall 2022

See the NSO Fall 2022 Schedule Below


Date

August 22, 2022 - August 26, 2022

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

NSO Official Zoom Room
Meeting ID: 924 6180 0483
Passcode: NSO22

Student walking to the entrance of the BAC 320 Newbury building

Welcome to the Boston Architectural College! We are happy to have you join our diverse and dynamic student community! The Office of Student Life is happy to kick off your BAC experience with New Student Orientation, a series of social activities, welcoming conversations, and helpful resources to get you started on the right foot.

NSO Official Zoom Room
Passcode: NSO22

Date

August 22, 2022 - August 26, 2022

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

NSO Official Zoom Room
Meeting ID: 924 6180 0483
Passcode: NSO22

Monday: August 22

Check your BAC email. Student Leaders are making contact.


Connect with your Orientation Leaders!
–BAC Orientation Leaders are current students. They will be reaching out to say hello and will invite you to a panel discussion where you can ask questions about their BAC experiences.

Today is move-in day for students living at the residence hall, including a meet-up with Resident Fellow Rebecca Dejenie.


6PM – Panel Discussion: Life of a BAC Student
 - Join in to hear from student leaders about their experiences at the BAC.
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Virtual Tuesday: August 23

Join in Via Zoom

Today’s events are online but if you are close to campus, you can utilize BAC computer labs and the wifi. Stop by the Office of Student Life, First floor, 320 Newbury Street.


9AM-10AM – Welcome
 – Vic Liptak, Vice President for Education will offer opening remarks and Dean of Students, Richard Griswold will offer insights on a successful BAC experience, and the organization of the orientation.
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10AM-11AM - Getting Started: Enrollment, Support, and the Launch
 – Join Rebecca Chabot-Wieferich, Associate VP of Enrollment Management, and Michael Daniels, Director of Foundation Student Support, as they provide an overview of your degree requirements, enrollment options and the resources and support at the BAC. This presentation provides essential information for navigating your first semester.
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11AM-12PM – Office of Student Life Drop-In Hours
 – Meet OSL staff, students group leaders, to ask questions about campus life, student leadership, upcoming social events and other opportunities.
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12PM-2PM – Academic Advising Drop-In Hours
 – If you have questions from the “Getting Started” session, use this time to connect with the advising team, finalize your schedule, ask questions regarding courses, and set up appointments for your specific advising issues!
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2PM-4PM – Getting Started: Navigating the Virtual Classroom
– New students can use this time to get acquainted with BAC educational technology, including Moodle, Zoom, and the BAC Cloud Canopy.
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4PM-5PM – City Lab Information Session
 - CityLab is an immersive exploration and sketching course designed for incoming students and unique to the BAC. Join Ashley Tannebaum, the CityLab lead instructor to find out what to expect!
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5PM-6PM – Insurance & Operations Drop-in Hours
 - Chat with the Operations team about getting enrolled in student health insurance and set up an appointment!
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6PM – Social Activity with Orientation Leaders
 - Our student Orientation Leaders are here facilitating social time so you can get to know your fellow BAC students!
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International Wednesday: August 24

International Students meet at 320 Newbury Street


9AM-1PM – International Student Informational Session –
International Student Advisor, Maria Jenkins, is here to talk about F1 Visas, the immigration process, and getting acclimated to the BAC! THIS IS A REQUIRED IN-PERSON SESSION. If you have questions, contact iss@the-bac.edu.


1PM-2PM – Lunch/Advising Drop Ins


2PM-6PM – International Student Welcome Activity with the Office of Student Life!

All-Aboard Thursday: August 25

All New Students meet at 320 Newbury Street


9AM-11AM – In-Person Welcome, Student Leaders and Campus Tours
 – Rich Griswold will frame the day’s activities and introduce orientation leaders.


11AM-12PM – Meet the Deans
 – The academic deans of each of the programs will have informal presentations and will be available for questions.


12PM-1PM – Lunch with Practice
 – Join the Practice department to discuss practice hour requirements, job opportunities, Gateway, and CityLab! Lunch Provided!


1PM-4PM – Firm Visits
 – Orientation Leaders will take students out into the city to tour design firms in action.


4PM-6PM –Closing Reception with remarks from President Mahesh Daas
 - Refreshments provided.

CityLab Friday: August 26

In-Person


8AM - 6PM – 
For those who are enrolled in this course!

Important Departments and Contacts:

*Schedule time with these people/departments during your free moments*

Financial Aid: finaid@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0125

Bursar: bursar@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0115

Operations and Health Insurance: operations@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0211

IT and Media Services: help@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0191

Advising: advising@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0160

Student Life: studentlife@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0272

Practice: practice@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0145

Admissions: admissions@the-bac.edu | 617-585-0123

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