First Year Student Orientation Program

Please utilize this website for additional information as well as contact our office at Newstudentprograms@bridgew.edu with any questions or concerns.  
First Year Student Orientation will be held on:
Each session is a mandatory overnight program.  
Session 1 June 10-11                 Session 4 June 20-21
Session 2 June 13-14                Session 5 June 24-25
Session 3 June 17-18               Session 6 June 27-28

Outreach Program will be held on:
This is not an overnight program.
 June10
Family Orientation will be held on:
 Family members are invited to register to attend the one day family program. This program is not mandatory.
 Session 1 June10                      Session 4 June 20
Session 2 June 13                      Session 5 June 24
Session 3 June 17                     Session 6 June 27

First Year Undergraduate Student Orientation Program

Welcome to Bridgewater State University!
We are looking forward to your arrival on campus.

Orientation gives you the power to begin your college career on the right foot. We hope you take this opportunity to begin the process of making Bridgewater State University your own. Your Orientation Program is designed to give you the guidance you need in order to acquaint you with life at Bridgewater State University. All new students at Bridgewater State University are required to attend an Orientation Session, so make the best of this great resource!

Whether you will be a resident student or commuter student, you will enjoy meeting members of the Bridgewater State University community while participating in a wide range of First Year Student focused sessions. These will include academic sessions, a college classroom experience, campus resource presentations and opportunities to interact with other members of the freshman class as well as our Orientation Leaders.

College is a different experience from high school and we strive to help you understand how Bridgewater State University operates. Our program will allow you to become familiar with our campus, the campus services we provide as well as connect you with the proper resources for academic success. Orientation is a relaxed and fun environment to acclimate you to the Bridgewater State University campus.

Everyone at Bridgewater State University wants you to succeed and enjoy your experience. We have a lot of opportunities for you to meet the faculty, staff and new students that will be with you during your journey as a new student. We want to make sure you have a successful start to your first year at Bridgewater State University.

You will find a vast array of information on the following pages. Be sure to follow the different links below so that you can come to your Orientation session ready.

The First Year Student Orientation Program will include:

  • Introduction to Bridgewater State University

  • An Academic Overview

  • A Campus Tour

  • A meal in one of our many Dining Halls

  • Getting your CONNECT card

  • Advising Sessions with Academic Achievement Center Advisors

  • Campus Services Fair

  • Campus Involvement Information Sessions

  • Social Activities

  • Great Connections!

  • FUN

Last Modified: March 13, 2013