Orientation is an important first step in becoming a BC Eagle! We’re excited for you to have the opportunity to engage with faculty, staff and current students through a variety of sessions. Every college approaches orientation differently, but at Bridgewater, orientation happens in two parts: Summer Orientation and Fall Welcome Week.
BC Families, you are invited to join us to learn more about what it means to have a BC Eagle in your family. See information below about the Family Orientation virtual event.
First-Year Students Enrolling for Fall 2023
Step 1: First-Year Student Summer Soar Orientation
We highly encourage and invite you and your family to connect and engage in one of the following in-person, on-campus orientation days. This is a half-day visit to campus for students and their family members to connect and engage with campus resources, explore academic opportunities and connect with faculty members. Bonus: you’ll leave with lots of BC swag!
During Summer Soar Orientation, you and your family will:
- Examine the transition from high school to college.
- Meet current students to explore the campus and connect with campus resources.
- Explore the academic experience while connecting with faculty.
- Review BC’s curriculum as you start the process to register for your fall courses.
Summer Soar Orientation Dates:
Friday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, June 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Step 2: Welcome Week
For new, first-year students, Welcome Week is a mandatory part of your first-year experience. August 17 is the day that you’ll join our Bridgewater community. Welcome Week is designed for you to meet your FILA 150 classmates and a Soar Mentor, to learn expectations of living in the BC community and to provide resources to enhance your academic success. Welcome Week is your first step in discovering how you belong in the BC Community.
Transfer Students Enrolling for Fall 2023
Step 1: Transfer Student Summer Soar Orientation
We highly encourage and invite you and your family to connect and engage in this in-person, on-campus orientation day. This is a half-day visit to campus for students and their family members to connect and engage with campus resources, explore academic opportunities and connect with faculty members. Bonus: you’ll leave with lots of BC swag!
During this time, you and your family will:
- Meet current students to explore the campus and connect with campus resources.
- Explore the academic experience while connecting with faculty.
- Review BC’s curriculum and register for your fall courses.
Transfer Orientation Date: Friday, July 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Step 2: Welcome Day
Transfer students, please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 20. Your mandatory Welcome Day will help you become acclimated to BC, meet FILA 350 classmates and professors, and make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
This is your first step towards discovering how you belong in the BC community.
If you have any questions, email orientation@bridgewater.edu.
BC Family Orientation: From Your Nest to Ours
Welcome to the BC Family! Join us on August 3 at 7 p.m. for this virtual session. Get the scoop on what you need to know about moving your student to campus and their transition to becoming a BC student, as well as meet BC administrators and other families.
Families who attend virtual Family Orientation will:
- Learn ways to support their student’s transition to BC in the first semester and beyond.
- Hear from Campus Resources on how to challenge and support your students as they learn to advocate for themselves.
- Feel prepared with expectations for Move-In Day and Welcome Week.
Questions? Contact us!
Student Life
540-828-5380
orientation@bridgewater.edu
