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New Student Orientation Spring 2026

Date

January 13, 2026 - January 15, 2026

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 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

January 13, 2026 - January 15, 2026

For More Info

studentlife@the-bac.edu

Cost

FREE

Categories

Events  

On-Campus Event

320 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
MAP

Tuesday: January 13

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT* ORIENTATION:
Meet in Beehive at 951 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, on Second Floor.

*REQUIRED for all international students.


9:00AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast.


10:00AM – F-1 Visa Orientation


12:00PM – Lunch with Student Leaders


1:00PM – Cultural Adjustment / Life in US Workshop

Wednesday: January 14

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 – Introduction to Student Life with Richard Griswold, Vice President and Dean of Students, and Ashley Sosa-Feliz, Coordinator of Student Life


9:00AM – Welcome from President Mahesh Daas


10:00AM – Academic Advising Session with Mike Daniels


11:00AM – Practice Department Introduction


12:00PM – Lunch


1:00PM – Meet the Dean of your Academic Program


2:00PM – Learn About All One Health with William Brown


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


4:00PM – Campus Tours with orientation leaders

Thursday: January 15

ALL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION*:
320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

*Optional

9:00AM – Check-in: Coffee and a light breakfast; and Scheduled Appointments (Sign up on Wednesday!)


11:00AM – Neighborhood Tours with Orientation Leaders: Sign up on Wednesday!


12:00PM – Lunch


1:00-4:00PM – Firm Visits

 

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

The BAC Events

Jan 13
2026 Spring Lecture Series: Dr. Tatjana Crossley
06:00 PM
Cascieri Hall
Jan 13
New Student Orientation Spring 2026
Jan 14
GBH's The Culture Show Featuring President Mahesh Daas Jan 14
02:00 PM
Apr 08
2026 BAC Alumni and Friends Awards
07:30 PM
Cascieri Hall
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