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New Student Orientation Fall 2025

Date

August 19, 2025 - August 21, 2025

For More Info

studentlife@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 19, 2025 - August 21, 2025

For More Info

studentlife@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

On-Campus Event

320 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
MAP

Tuesday: August 19

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT* ORIENTATION:
Meet in Beehive at 951 Boylston 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 20

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 with Mike Daniels


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 21

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


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

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: Dean.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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