Fall Orientation 2023
Welcome to your new home! We look forward to continuing your transition to the Stonehill community with our Fall Orientation program.
Fall Orientation is a time for our first-year students to have a hands-on introduction to Stonehill. Through various presentations, tours and social opportunities, our goal is to make sure all of our students are truly prepared for the start to their academic experience at Stonehill.
Fall Orientation Schedule
Below is the tentative schedule for Fall Orientation, which is subject to change. We will continually update this website with any changes.
*Please note that all meals are on your own through your meal plans
Saturday, August 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | First Year Check-In | Admission Parking Lot (parking in Chapel of Mary or MacPhaidin Lots) |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Au Bon Pain Open | May Hall |
| 12 – 2 p.m. | Mailroom Open | Roche Dining Commons |
| 12 – 4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12 – 4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 4 – 5 p.m. | Welcome Mass | Pettit Atrium (Shields Science Center) |
| 5 – 10 p.m. | The Hill Open | Roche Dining Commons |
| 5:15 p.m. | Fall Welcome Kickoff | Quad |
| 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #1 | Alumni Lawn & Various Locations |
| 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 7:30 p.m. | Commuter Welcome | Commuter Lounge (Roche Dining Commons) |
| 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meetings & RHA Welcome | Various Locations |
| 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment: Fun on the Quad *Co-sponsored with the Programming Committee |
Quad (rain: Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex) |
Sunday, August 27
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 9:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Au Bon Pain Open | May Hall |
| 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. | Orientation Group Meeting #2 | Various Locations |
| 10 – 11:15 a.m. | Rotation Session #1: Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression or Academic Success & Community Standards | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex & McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 12 – 4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12 – 4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 1 – 2:15 p.m. | Rotation Session #2: Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression or Academic Success & Community Standards | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex & McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Classes & Dining Tour | Various Locations |
| 4 – 5 p.m. | Mental Health Well-Being Toolkit | Various Locations |
| 4:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 5 – 11 p.m. | The Hill Open | Roche Dining Commons |
| 8:15 p.m. | Student Government Association (SGA) Welcome | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 9 p.m. | Peter Boie Magician for Non-Believers | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 10 – 11 p.m. | Residence Hall Socials | Various Locations |
Monday, August 28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Au Bon Pain Open | May Hall |
| 9 – 10:45 a.m. | College Offices Open House | Various Locations |
| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 9 – 9:45 a.m. | Academic Department Meetings | Various Classrooms |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 10 – 10:45 a.m. | Academic Department Meetings | Various Classrooms |
| 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Mass of the Holy Spirit | Pettit Atrium (Shields Science Center) |
| 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | GiGi's Open | Meehan Building |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 1 – 1:45 p.m. | Small Group Time | Various Locations |
| 2 – 4 p.m. | Community Engagement Day | Roche Dining Commons |
| 4:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 5 – 10 p.m. | The Hill Open | Roche Dining Commons |
*Students are using meal plans, so please bring Hill Cards
We are glad you're here! We are excited to help you think, act and lead with courage so we can work together to create a more just and compassionate world!
Questions?
The Office of Student Engagement provides opportunities that will empower students to create a fun and positive campus community. The office enjoys a strong working and advising relationship with the Student Government Association, class committees and many of the student clubs and organizations.