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.
Fall Orientation for the Parents & Families
August
21
Move-In by 1 p.m.
New students will be assigned move-in times by Residence Life in the months leading up to arrival.
August
22
Parent & Family Orientation
Parent & Family Orientation will conclude by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 22.
Parent & Family Orientation Schedule
Parent and family orientation programming will be offered on the afternoon of Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, following new student move-in. 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.
Thursday, August 21
- 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Undergraduate Student Move-In & Arrival
- 4 - 5 p.m. | Opening Celebration
- 5 - 7 p.m. | Dinner + Resource & Vendor Fair
- 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Parent & Family Dessert Reception
Friday, August 22
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Morning Coffee
- 9:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Parent & Family Orientation Sessions (*lunch included)
Students are required to attend all programs and sessions during the student orientation program, Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24 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.
Families looking for overnight accommodations before or after move-in can find a number of local hotels near Wellesley and Boston.
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.