Fall Orientation Student Schedule
Below is the Student Fall Orientation schedule. Please visit this to know exactly where you need to be and when. If you have any questions, please ask your Orientation Leader.
Saturday, August 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | First Year Check-In | Quad (parking in Duffy parking lot) |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Au Bon Pain Open | May Hall |
| 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Gi Gi's Open | Meehan 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 | Corr/Villa Theresa: Villa Common Room; Boland: Martin Auditorium (Martin Institute); O’Hara: McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall); Holy Cross: Holy Cross Courtyard |
| 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment: Fun on the Quad *Co-sponsored with the Programming Committee |
Quad (rain: Roche Dining Commons) |
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 (Groups 1-14) & McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) (Groups 15-27) |
| 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 (Groups 15-27) & McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) (Groups 1-14) |
| 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 & Free Shirts | 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
Contact Information
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.