Family Orientation

The student and family orientation programs help you and your student adjust to the Babson lifestyle and ease the transition into college by providing information and answers to any academic, personal, and social questions.

At Babson, we use the term “Family Orientation” to recognize that support for our students comes from more than just parents. We invite parents, guardians, extended family, partners, and friends to take part in this program to discover how best to support your enrolled student in their time at Babson. Sessions are designed to acclimate you to the Babson campus and get a glimpse of the experience your student is about to embark on.

Spring 2026 Parent & Family Schedule Preview

Parent and family orientation programming will be offered on the afternoon of move-in day and the full day following. Throughout our program, families will be invited to hear from the various campus administrators, staff, and faculty, who will have a role in facilitating student success on campus, in and out of the classroom. Participation in parent and family programming is optional.

Day 1: Friday, January 16 (Move-in day) *lunch and dinner provided

• Morning | Undergraduate Student Move-In & Arrival (*arrival times scheduled by Residence Life)
• 3 - 4 p.m. | Campus Resource & Vendor Fair
• 4 - 5 p.m. | Opening Celebration

Day 2: Saturday, January 17 *lunch provided

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Parent & Family Orientation Content

Student Attendance

Students are required to attend all programs and sessions during the scheduled student orientation program unless otherwise noted in their orientation schedule. We ask that parents and families refrain from removing students from any session during the day. Free time is built into the student schedule throughout each day and all evening programs are optional for students.

Meals

While on campus, all meals during parent and family orientation programming are covered for parents, siblings, and other family support. This includes lunch and dinner on move-in day as well as lunch during orientation content on the following day. Families who wish to dine on campus after the conclusion of family orientation may be required to pay. Visit Babson Dining to find more information about on-campus dining locations, schedules, and more.

Overnight Accommodations

Babson has a list of preferred hotels in the nearby area and it is curated and managed through Campus Travel Management (CTM). If there are any issues with the booking or reservation, CTM offers free customer service.

Hotel accommodations may also be available on campus at the Babson Executive Conference Center. Make reservations online at www.babsonecc.com or by calling 781-239-4000.

Missing Orientation?

Any student expecting to miss any part of orientation should email Undergraduate Orientation prior to the start of orientation to make necessary arrangements.

Questions?

Email Undergraduate Orientation with any questions about Family Orientation.​​​​​​​​​​​