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New Student Orientation Fall 2023

Date

August 21, 2023 - August 24, 2023

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

On-Campus Event

320 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
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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 an in-person New Student Orientation, a series of social activities, welcoming conversations, and helpful resources to get you started on the right foot.

Date

August 21, 2023 - August 24, 2023

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

On-Campus Event

320 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
MAP

Residence Hall Move-In

MONDAY, AUGUST 21 

10AM – 4PM International Students Move-In Day: 
*Check your email for specific move-in time*

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

10AM – 4PM: Domestic/Returning Students Move-In Day: 
*Check your email for specific move-in time*


8PM – Meeting for ALL residence hall students (Location TBD)

Tuesday: August 22

INTERNATION STUDENT ORIENTATION:
Meet in Cascieri Hall at 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, on Second Floor.


9AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast.


10AM – F-1 Visa orientation


12PM – Lunch with Student Leaders


1PM – Cultural Adjustment / Life in US Workshop


3PM – OSL event (TBA)


4PM – Reception with President Mahesh Daas 

Wednesday: August 23

ALL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION:
Meet in Cascieri Hall at 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, on Second Floor.


8:30AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast.


9AM – Welcome: with Richard Griswold, BAC Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, followed by introductions with student Orientation Leaders


10AM – Expanded Academic Advising Session: with break-out groups –Academic Advisors, Student Advocates, etc.


12PM – Lunch with the Office of Student Life (leadership, events calendar, MBTA Pass, etc.)


1PM – Meet the Dean of your Academic Program


2PM – CityLab Information: Students who are registered in CityLab can receive important information about what to expect.


3PM – OSL Neighborhood Tours with orientation leaders and beekeepers


4PM – Reception with President Mahesh Daas 

Thursday: August 24

ALL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION:
Meet in Cascieri Hall at 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, on Second Floor.

8:30AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast.


9AM – Welcome from BAC President Daas


10AM – Campus Tours with Orientation Leaders and Beekeepers


11AM – An Open Session for those who have questions about or need to set an appointment up with Financial Aid, Advising, Health Insurance, etc.


12PM – Lunch with the BAC Practice Department


1PM-4PM – Firm visits! Your orientation leader will be taking you to a local Design firm.

 

Important Departments and Contacts:

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

Academic Affairs: AcademicAffairs@the-bac.edu

Admissions: Admissions@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0123

Advising: Advising@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0160

Financial Aid: FinAid@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0125

International Student Services: ISS@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0223

IT and Media Services: Help@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0191

Library: Library@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0154

Operations and Health Insurance: Operations@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0211

Practice: Practice@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0145

Student Life: StudentLife@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0272

Student Services: Student.Services@the-bac.edu | 617.585.0294

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