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2026 Kickoff Campus Resources

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During the first few days of classes, be on the lookout for Kickoff information tables.  BSU students, staff and faculty will be on site to assist you and answer your questions. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. We are here to get you off to a strong start!

 

Dates to Remember

  • First-Year Student Move-In: Sat, Aug. 29 and Sun, Aug. 30
  • Returning Student Move-In: Sun, Aug. 30 and Mon, Aug. 31
  • First Day of Classes: Wed, Sept. 2
  • Last Day of Add/Drop: Thu, Sept. 10

 

Athletic Home Contests

  • Tues, Sept. 1: Men’s Soccer - UMass Boston @ BSU (7 p.m. at Mazzaferro Field)
  • Fri, Sept. 4: Women’s Soccer – Wheaton @ BSU (7 p.m. at Mazzaferro Field)
  • Sat, Sept. 5: Football – Curry @ BSU (12 p.m. at Mazzaferro Field)
  • Sat, Sept. 5: Women’s Tennis – Albertus Magnus @ BSU (BSU Tennis Courts)
  • Tues, Sept. 8: Women’s Soccer – UMass Boston @ BSU (7 p.m. at Mazzaferro Field)
  • Sat, Sept. 11: Women’s Volleyball – Wheaton @ BSU (11 a.m. at Tinsley Center)
  • Sat, Sept. 11: Women’s Soccer – Mass. Maritime @ BSU (1 p.m. at Mazzaferro Field)

 

BSU Dining Information

  • East Campus Commons
    • Aug. 29: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Aug. 30: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Aug. 31: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    • Sept. 1: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Dinner @ Opening Day BBQ)
       
  • Flynn Dining Commons
    • Aug. 29: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Aug. 30: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Aug. 31: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    • Sept. 1: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Dinner @ Opening Day BBQ)
       
  • Park Ave Diner
    • Aug. 29: CLOSED
    • Aug. 30: CLOSED
    • Aug. 31: CLOSED
    • Sept. 1: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Dinner @ Opening Day BBQ)
       
  • Bear’s Den
    • Aug. 29:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 30:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 31:  CLOSED  
    • Sept. 1:  11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Dinner @ Opening Day BBQ)
       
  • Natural
    • Aug. 29:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 30:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 31:  CLOSED
    • Sept. 1:  7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Dinner @ Opening Day BBQ)
       
  • Crimson  
    • Aug. 29:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 30:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 31:  5 p.m. - 11 p.m.  
    • Sept. 2:  8 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Opens after the Opening Day BBQ)
       
  • Dunkin
    • Aug. 29:  CLOSED
    • Aug. 30:  CLOSED  
    • Aug. 31:  CLOSED  
    • Sept. 1:  8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Campus Resources

Academic Achievement Center

Maxwell Library, Ground Floor
Phone: 508.531.1214

 

Admissions

Welcome Center, Room 109
Phone: 508.531.1237

 

Bookstore

East Campus Commons
125 Burrill Avenue
Phone: 508.531.6198

Aug. 29:  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Aug. 30:  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Aug. 31:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sept. 1:   9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Center for Student Engagement

Rondileau Student Union, Room 103
19 Park Avenue
Phone: 508.531.1840

 

Financial Aid

Welcome Center, Room 209
45 Plymouth Street
Phone: 508.531.1341
finaid@bridgew.edu

 

IT Help Desk Phone Calls

Phone: 508.531.2555
24 hours, 7 days

 

Mail Services

Tillinghast Hall, Room 030
Phone: 508.531.1770

Aug. 29:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug. 30:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Aug. 31:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sept. 1:   8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Off Campus and Commuter Services

Rondileau Student Union (RSU), Room 007
Phone: 508.531.2565

 

Parking and Connect Card

Hunt Hall, Room 001
26 School Street
Phone: 508.531.2897

Aug. 29:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Aug. 30:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Aug. 31:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sept. 1:   7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Registrar's Office

Boyden Hall, Room 003
131 Summer Street
Phone: 508.531.1231
registration@bridgew.edu

Aug. 29:  CLOSED
Aug. 30:  CLOSED 
Aug. 31:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sept. 1:   9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Residence Life and Housing

DiNardo Hall, Room 100
115A Burrill Avenue
Phone: 508.531.1277

Aug. 29:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Aug. 30:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Aug. 31:  8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sept. 1:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sept. 2:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 

ResNet

East Campus Commons, Room 107
Phone: 508.531.7999

 

Rondileau Student Union (RSU)

Info Desk, Ground Floor
Phone: 508.531.1275

 

Student Accounts

Boyden Hall, Room 107
131 Summer Street
Phone: 508.531.1225

Aug. 30:  CLOSED
Aug. 31:  9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Phones & Email), 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (In-Person/Lobby Open), Closed daily Noon – 1 p.m.
Sept. 1:  9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Phones & Email), 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (In-Person/Lobby Open), Closed daily Noon – 1 p.m.

 

Student Employment

Boyden Hall, Room 101
131 Summer Street
Phone: 508.531.1232

 

Thornburg Fitness Center

Tinsley Center
325 Plymouth St. (Tinsley Dr.)
Facility Hours of Operation

 

Transfer Services

Welcome Center, Room 103
Phone: 508.531.2686

 

University Police

Operations Center
200 Great Hill Drive
Phone: 508.531.1212

24 hours, 7 days

 

Wellness Center

Weygand Hall, Room 1110
351 Great Hill Drive
Phone: 508.531.1252

Open Beginning Sept. 1:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.