Student Experience

Life, Learning, and Community at Babson

Experience Babson through hands-on learning, exploration, and community in a structured, supportive environment. Across all formats, students engage in academic work guided by Babson faculty and industry leaders—building skills, confidence, and clarity about their interests.

An Immersive Pre-College Experience (Residential & Commuter)

Students learn alongside motivated peers and experience college life both inside and outside the classroom.  
Each day blends academics, structured enrichment, and dedicated time to explore campus life. 

All in-person students typically participate in:

• Three hours of daily academic instruction.
• Individual and group project work outside the classroom.
• Guided exposure to Babson support resources, including Career Services, Admissions, and BabsonARTS.
• Access to Babson campus amenities such as the library, fitness center, academic centers, maker spaces, collaborative study areas, dining spaces, and common areas.
• Ongoing support from Babson faculty and professional staff.
• Student-to-staff ratio of approximately 10:1.

A detailed daily schedule will be shared with enrolled students prior to the start of the program.

Residential students live on Babson’s campus and experience college life in a supportive, supervised setting, including:

• Student orientation on arrival day (with optional parent orientation).
• On-campus housing and three meals per day.
• Evening activities such as movie nights, DJ dance party, campus events, and off-campus experiences.
• A structured, supervised residential environment that supports independence and community.

Commuter students receive lunch daily but do not live on campus. Students enroll in either morning or afternoon classes and, during non-class time, participate in structured activities and collaborative work with their peers within commuter hours (8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.).

Safety, Supervision, and Support

Student health, safety, and well-being are a top priority. Babson provides a structured, supportive environment designed to ensure students have everything they need to succeed—academically, personally, and socially. 

• A full-time nurse is on site throughout the program.
• Dining services accommodate food allergies and dietary needs.
• A structured environment designed to promote safety, wellness, and positive engagement.
• Residential students live in supervised residence halls supported by trained residential staff and college student leaders (RAs).
• A student-to-staff ratio of apporximately 10:1. 
• Faculty, staff, and program leadership are actively engaged throughout the program and serve as additional points of support for students. 

Babson College’s Public Safety Department operates 24/7 and provides campus-wide security and emergency services. The department includes approximately 30 full- and part-time staff, including 22 sworn police officers, and oversees police operations, emergency preparedness, communications, and campus safety services.

Online Experience

The online experience is designed for students who want to engage in Babson coursework from anywhere. 

Online students can expect to:

• Participate in live, synchronous, expert-led online classes 
• Complete academic assignments and projects aligned with course learning objectives 
• Engage in structured coursework and deadlines similar to a college class 

This option focuses on academic learning and skill development, rather than campus life or co-curricular programming.