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New Student Orientation Fall 2024

Date

August 20, 2024 - August 22, 2024

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

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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.

Please Note: Sign up for Firm Visits by Thursday, August 15, 2024, and sign up for Thursday meetings on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Date

August 20, 2024 - August 22, 2024

For More Info

communications@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

On-Campus Event

320 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
MAP

Tuesday: August 20

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

*REQUIRED for all international students.


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

Wednesday: August 21

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


8:00AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast.


8:30AM – Welcome from President Mahesh Daas


9AM – Introduction to Student Life with Richard Griswold, Vice President and Dean of Students


10AM – Academic Advising Session


11AM – Practice Department Introduction 


12PM – Lunch


1PM – Meet the Dean of your Academic Program


2PM – Campus Tours with orientation leaders


3:30PM – CityLab Introduction:  Students registered for Fall CityLab will receive important course information.

Thursday: August 22*

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

*Optional

8:00AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast.


8:30AM – Scheduled Appointments: Sign up on Wednesday 


11AM – Neighborhood Tours with Orientation Leaders: Sign up on Wednesday


12PM – Lunch


1-4PM – Firm Visits:  Sign up on Wednesday


5PM – OSL Activity! (TBA)

 

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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