2024 Orientation Schedule
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
S - Students F - Families C - Combined Students & Families
| Time | Session | For | Location |
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| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Residence Hall Move-in | C | Trim Parking Lot |
| It’s time to move in! When you get to campus, follow signage to the Trim Parking Lot where our staff will check you in and you'll receive your residence hall keys. After that, you’ll be directed to your residence hall where our student leader volunteers will help you unload your vehicle and get all of your belongings into the hall quickly. Please note, all students are assigned a move-in time by Residence Life—please do your best to arrive within the window assigned to you. | |||
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Laptop and OneCard Pick-up | C | Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex |
| Now that you’re moved in, it’s time to start checking things off the “to do list.” Head over to the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex (LGRAC) where you can receive your student ID (OneCard) and Babson issued laptop. | |||
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lunch | C | Upper Athletic Fields |
| Join the campus community for lunch—the perfect combination of good food, conversation, and relaxation! | |||
| 12-2 p.m. | Campus Resource and Vendor Fair | C | Upper Athletic Fields |
| Stop by the Upper Fields tent to grab lunch and meet and greet with staff from various departments and centers from around campus. Learn how your student can take advantage of the many resources available at Babson! Students and families can also visit with a number of off-campus vendors (banks, cell phone providers, etc.) who provide services students may need. | |||
| 4-5 p.m. | Opening Celebration | C | Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex |
| Orientation is set to begin! Join President Spinelli and the entire campus community to kick-off your Babson journey in style! | |||
| 5-7 p.m. | Community Dinner | C | Upper Athletic Fields |
| Students and families are invited to a dinner on the Upper Athletic Fields to celebrate and officially welcome you to the Babson community. Reunite with your family or socialize with other students and families and Babson staff. | |||
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Family Dessert Social | F | Roger’s Pub and Grille |
| It’s been a long day! At the Family Dessert Social we invite you to unwind and meet fellow family members as well as some of the many staff your students will interact with in a casual setting. | |||
| 7-8 p.m. | Residence Life Floor Meeting | S | Residence Halls |
| All first-year students will meet with their Resident Assistants (RAs) and their new neighbors in their residence hall. The RAs will help you bond as a community, review important information regarding Residence Life, policies in the residence halls, and upcoming events throughout the semester. | |||
| 7-8 p.m. | Residence Life Meeting | S | Reynolds 241 |
| All residential transfer and exchange students will meet with Resident Assistants (RAs) and Residence Life staff, and the people living around them in the residential community. The RAs will review important information regarding Residence Life, policies in the residence halls, and upcoming events throughout the semester. | |||
| 8 p.m. | Campus Activities Board (CAB) Presents: Roger’s Birthday Bash | S | Park Manor Quad |
| Come socialize with your fellow first year’s at Roger’s Birthday Bash. Roger our community resource dog will be there with all his friends, along with Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Swag, and plenty of games. | |||
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
S - Students F - Families C - Combined Students & Families
| Time | Session | For | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast | S | Trim Dining Hall |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Morning Coffee | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater, Upper Lobby |
| 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Parent & Family Welcome | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| The transition to college is a family affair—expectations and communication changes for everyone. Learn some tips for success in adjusting to this new normal with Caitlin Capozzi, Vice President for Learner Success & Dean of Campus Life. Please, no food or drink in the theater. | |||
| 10-11:30 a.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #1: Meet your Peer Mentor! | S | Park Manor Quad |
| Meet your Peer Mentors, get acquainted with new classmates, and find out important information about the orientation program. This session is critical to a successful and productive orientation. Please look for the group number and information received in emails prior to your arrival. Not sure what group you’re in? Find a helpful staff member or student leader to guide you! | |||
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Wellness on Campus | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Students’ health, safety, and overall wellbeing are critical priorities for families as well as for the College. Please join Ryan Travia, Associate Dean of Students for Wellness, and representatives from Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Services, and Wellness & Prevention Services for a panel presentation to learn more about community expectations, programs, and services available to support your student’s health and wellbeing. | |||
| 11:15-11:40 a.m. | Babson College Public Safety | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Class Photo | S | Park Manor Quad |
| It’s time to commemorate the start of your Babson journey with your official class picture! | |||
| 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lunch | C | Upper Athletic Fields |
| Enjoy lunch with your classmates and Peer Mentor—or meet up with your family one last time before Family Orientation is over! | |||
| 12-1:30 p.m. | Exchange Lunch & Academic Advising | S | Trim Dining Hall, Grille Room |
| While you’re only on campus at Babson for a short time, your advisors are here to help you make the most of this experience. Get to know your advisors and learn how they can support you at Babson. | |||
| 1-2 p.m. | Academics & Advising | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Your students are about to embark on a journey through Babson’s world class curriculum, including the signature Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME) experience, but they’re not alone! Get to know about the Babson curriculum and how staff like your student’s assigned Student Success Advisor can help them throughout their academic journey. | |||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | How Students Supercharge their Babson Experience through our World Class Entrepreneurship Centers | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Learn how students can leverage Babson’s world class entrepreneurship centers to chart their paths. As the #1 school for entrepreneurship, Babson offers students in-depth and hands-on resources in: 1. Launching and Growing a Venture, 2. Family Entrepreneurship, 3. Women’s Entrepreneurship, and 4. Social Innovation. | |||
| 2-3 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #2 (Groups 27-36) | S | Various Locations |
| Use this time to connect with your Peer Mentor and other classmates. | |||
| 2-3 p.m. | Got Your BAC Workshop (Groups 1-18) | S | Olin Hall |
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Ever wonder what drinking really looks like in college? Learn that and more in this eye-opening conversation with members of Babson’s Peers on Wellness (POW)! POW members will provide a snapshot of drinking on campus, and discuss how alcohol affects everything from decision making to your dance moves. Discover how to get the most out of college without sacrificing academic success and personal wellness as POW members demystify the truths about alcohol. 1-2: Olin 101 | 3-4: Olin 102 | 5-6: Olin 120 | 7-9: Olin 201 | 10-12: Olin 202 | 13-14: Olin 220 | 15-16: Olin 225 | 17-18: Olin Capozzi Room |
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| 2-3 p.m. | Positive Consent Workshop (Groups 19-26) | S | Tomasso Hall |
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Consent should be positive, informed, and enthusiastic! In this session, you will learn how to figure out if someone is into you, not so into you, and what to do if you are unsure. Together with the Peers on Wellness (POWs), you will discuss sexual communication, healthy relationships, and resources at Babson. 19-20: Tomasso 202 | 21-22: Tomasso 209 | 23-24: Tomasso 303 | 25-28: Tomasso 308 |
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| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Break | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater, Upper Lobby |
| Take a break from the parent orientation programming for a quick snack before wrapping up the day. | |||
| 3:15-4 p.m. | Student Engagement and Involvement | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Join the Student Engagement team for an overview of clubs, organizations, and leadership opportunities! In this session we will go through what our office provides and how your students can take advantage of opportunities on campus. You will not only get the chance to learn about our office but also hear from a panel of engaged student leaders. | |||
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #2 (Groups 9-18) | S | Various Locations |
| Use this time to connect with your Peer Mentor and other classmates. | |||
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Got Your BAC Workshop (Groups 19-36) | S | Olin Hall |
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Ever wonder what drinking really looks like in college? Learn that and more in this eye-opening conversation with members of Babson’s Peers on Wellness (POW)! POW members will provide a snapshot of drinking on campus, and discuss how alcohol affects everything from decision making to your dance moves. Discover how to get the most out of college without sacrificing academic success and personal wellness as POW members demystify the truths about alcohol. 19-20: Olin 101 | 21-22: Olin 102 | 23-24: Olin 120 | 25-28: Olin 201 | 29-30: Olin 202 | 31-32: Olin 220 | 33-35: Olin 225 | 37: Olin Capozzi Room |
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| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Positive Consent Workshop (Groups 1-8) | S | Tomasso Hall |
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Consent should be positive, informed, and enthusiastic! In this session, you will learn how to figure out if someone is into you, not so into you, and what to do if you are unsure. Together with the Peers on Wellness (POWs), you will discuss sexual communication, healthy relationships, and resources at Babson. 1-2: Tomasso 202 | 3-4: Tomasso 209 | 5-6: Tomasso 303 | 7-8: Tomasso 308 |
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| 4-4:45 p.m. | Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Learn about the career programs and services that provide Babson students with the tools and resources to successfully navigate the college to career journey. Our vision is to empower every student, from day one, to develop pathways to professional success and lifelong learning and fulfillment. | |||
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #2 (Groups 1-8 & 19-26) | S | Various Locations |
| Use this time to connect with your Peer Mentor and other classmates. | |||
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Positive Consent Workshop (Groups 9-18 & 27-36) | S | Olin & Tomasso Halls |
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Consent should be positive, informed, and enthusiastic! In this session, you will learn how to figure out if someone is into you, not so into you, and what to do if you are unsure. Together with the Peers on Wellness (POWs), you will discuss sexual communication, healthy relationships, and resources at Babson. 9-10: Tomasso 202 | 11-12: Tomasso 209 | 13-14: Tomasso 303 | 15-16: Tomasso 308 | 17-18: Olin 101 | 27-28: Olin 102 | 29-30: Olin 120 | 31-32: Olin 220 | 33-35: Olin Capozzi Room | 37: Olin 225 |
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| 4:45-5:30 p.m. | Going Global: Education Abroad at Babson | F | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Hear from key staff and student panelists about available resources and opportunities for students to develop as inclusive and globally-minded entrepreneurial leaders and learn about Babson’s 100+ education abroad opportunities. | |||
| 5:30 p.m. | Family Farewell | C | Campus-wide |
| Family Orientation is complete, and families will now be heading home! Take a quick moment to say goodbye! | |||
| 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Dinner | S | Upper Athletic Fields |
| Relax, socialize, and grab some food with new found friends! | |||
| 7-9 p.m. | Campus Activities Board (CAB) Presents: Glow Night | S | Knight Auditorium |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
S - Students
| Time | Session | For | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9 a.m. | Breakfast | S | Trim Dining Hall |
| 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #3 | S | Various Locations |
| Use this time to connect with your Peer Mentor and other classmates. | |||
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Academic Advising (Groups 1-18) | S | Olin Hall |
| So you’ve registered for your first semester of classes, but what now? Get to know your Student Success Advisor and learn how they can help you throughout your Babson career in and outside the classroom. | |||
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Community Standards & Academic Integrity (Groups 19-36) | S | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| This session is specially designed to introduce you to the College’s community standards and general expectations of student behavior in and out of the classroom. | |||
| 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Academic Advising (Groups 19-35) | S | Olin Hall |
| So you’ve registered for your first semester of classes, but what now? Get to know your Student Success Advisor and learn how they can help you throughout your Babson career in and outside the classroom. | |||
| 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Community Standards & Academic Integrity (Groups 1-18) | S | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| This session is specially designed to introduce you to the College’s community standards and general expectations of student behavior in and out of the classroom. | |||
| 12:30-2 p.m. | Lunch | S | Upper Athletic Fields |
| Enjoy lunch with your classmates and Peer Mentor! | |||
| 2-2:30 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #4 | S | Various Locations |
| Use this time to connect with your Peer Mentor and other classmates. | |||
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Be Well, Do Well (Groups 1-18) | S | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Learn more about Health & Wellness at Babson. An anonymous Q&A allows you to ask questions of Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Wellness & Prevention Services. | |||
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Belonging & Inclusion (Groups 19-36) | S | Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex |
| Join the Office of Belonging & Inclusion for an interactive conversation about what belonging and inclusion mean at Babson, both inside and outside the classroom. | |||
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Babson College Public Safety (Groups 1-18) | S | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Babson College Public Safety (Groups 19-36) | S | Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex |
| 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Be Well, Do Well (Groups 19-36) | S | Carling-Sorenson Theater |
| Learn more about Health & Wellness at Babson. An anonymous Q&A allows you to ask questions of Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Wellness & Prevention Services. | |||
| 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Belonging & Inclusion (Groups 1-18) | S | Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex |
| Join the Office of Belonging & Inclusion for an interactive conversation about what belonging and inclusion mean at Babson, both inside and outside the classroom. | |||
| 5:15-6 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #5 | S | Various Locations |
| Use this time to connect with your Peer Mentor and other classmates. | |||
| 5-7:30 p.m. | Dinner | S | Trim Dining Hall |
| Relax, socialize, and grab some food with new found friends! | |||
| 7-9 p.m. | Campus Activities Board (CAB) Presents: Take Aim | S | Park Manor Quad |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
S - Students
| Time | Session | For | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brunch | S | Trim Dining Hall |
| Your first Trim Brunch! Enjoy a meal with your classmates and Peer Mentor! | |||
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Campus Scavenger Hunt | S | Campus Wide |
| What better way to get to know campus than through a fun scavenger hunt! Ask your Peer Mentor how to access your starting clue, and compete for a chance for big prizes! | |||
| 1:30-6 p.m. | Off Campus Trip: Target, Wegmans, Marshalls, and HomeGoods (University Ave, Westwood, MA) | S | Trim Dining Hall (Outside) |
| Get everything you need and more for your new home on campus, or just spend the time mingling with fellow students. University Station (Westwood, MA) has everything you need - Target, Wegmans, Marshalls, Homegoods, and more! Not in the mood for shopping? Grab a bite to eat with new friends at Panera, Starbucks, Smashburger, Chipotle, or Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. The bus to Target will complete multiple loops to and from Target, look for departure times at 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.. | |||
| 1:30-5 p.m. | Off Campus Trip: Legacy Place (Dedham, MA) | S | Trim Dining Hall (Outside) |
| Legacy Place in Dedham, MA is a great spot to spend an afternoon! See a movie, grab a meal, escape the room, or just shop to your heart's content at great local boutiques or well-known brands! | |||
| 1:30-6:15 p.m. | Off Campus Trip: Copley Square (Boston, MA) | S | Trim Dining Hall (Outside) |
| Spend the day in downtown Boston! The Copley Square area has tons to offer with shopping, dining, and more! | |||
| 5-9 p.m. | Dinner | S | Trim Dining Hall |
| Relax, socialize, and grab some food with new found friends! | |||
WELCOME WEEKS
S - Students
| Date/Time | Session | For | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 26 12-1 p.m. |
Babson Abroad 101 Info Session for New Students | S | Reynolds 241 |
| It’s never too early to think about studying abroad! Join us to learn more about the wide variety of opportunities to participate in an academic experience abroad during your undergraduate career at Babson. | |||
| Tuesday, Aug. 27 12-2 p.m. |
Boba Tea and CCD | S | Hollister Hall |
| Stop by Hollister 106 to get to know the people and resources within the Center Career Development and enjoy some Boba tea! | |||
| Wednesday, Sep. 4 1 p.m. |
Butler Launch Pad Information Session | S | Global Lounge, Reynolds Campus Center |
| Do you have a new entrepreneurial idea? Are you working on a venture or growing a business? The Butler Launch Pad at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship can help you! Bring your friends to one of our info sessions to learn about the entrepreneurial resources available to you now. Pizza will be served! | |||
| Wednesday, Sep. 4 5:30-7 p.m. |
LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception | S | Glavin Chapel |
| The LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception is open to all students, as we provide a space to celebrate and connect with our LGBTQ+ community. This is a great opportunity to meet staff, faculty, and other peers as we continue to strive towards a ONE BABSON. | |||
| Thursday, Sep. 5 5 p.m. |
Butler Launch Pad Information Session | S | Global Outreach Lounge, HELV |
| Do you have a new entrepreneurial idea? Are you working on a venture or growing a business? The Butler Launch Pad at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship can help you! Bring your friends to one of our info sessions to learn about the entrepreneurial resources available to you now. Pizza will be served! | |||
| Thursday, Sep. 5 5:30-7 p.m. |
Multicultural & Multifaith Welcome Reception | S | Glavin Chapel |
| The Multicultural & Multifaith Welcome Reception is open to all students, as we provide a space to celebrate and connect with our cultural and faith communities. This is a great opportunity to meet staff, faculty, and other peers as we continue to strive towards a ONE BABSON. | |||
| Friday, Sep. 6 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Club and Organization Fair | S | Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex |
| Join us in LGRAC for our Fall 2024 Club and Organization fair! Babson's student clubs and organizations will be there for you to meet and ask questions. If you're looking to get involved in the Babson community, this is the place to be! | |||
| Friday, Sep. 6 1-2:30 p.m. |
Cutler Center Finance Lab Open House | S | Babson Commons |
| Join the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance open house at the finance lab to kick off the fall semester! Come meet our finance lab student assistants, explore the analytical tools available, and learn more about Cutler Center programs and events for students throughout the semester. This event is open to Babson undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. | |||
| Tuesday, Sep. 10 4:30-6 p.m. |
BIFE Welcome Back Party | S | Blank Center Co-Working Space |
