Orientation is not just an event at BSU— it is an engaging process that begins from the moment a new first year student deposits to the end of their first semester! At BSU this is called the “Crimson Experience.” If you have any questions about the Crimson Experience, please reach out to Orientation at 508.531.1840 or orientation@bridgew.edu.
Your Crimson Experience continues with “Crimson Days” - a variety of interactive events designed for new to BSU students to make connections, learn about BSU and engage with the BSU community.
For fall 2023, Crimson Days kicks off with Crimson Celebration on Thursday Aug. 31 at 7pm in Tinsley. More Crimson Days programming will then be held on Friday Sept. 1 and Saturday Sept. 2 from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
After completing Math and English placement testing, students will receive their personalized Advising Welcome Email to their BSU email with recommended courses to register for and the link to sign up for their individual advising appointment. Advising Welcome Emails will begin being sent to students’ BSU email accounts Dec. 15, 2023. The email will come from NewStudentAdvising@bridgew.edu.
Students should follow the instructions in their Advising Welcome Email to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor and register for classes as soon as possible. During the advising appointment, advisors will finalize course schedules, begin building the advising relationship, and any answer questions students have to help them feel prepared to start at BSU.
The BSU orientation staff—a.k.a. OTEAM—is beyond excited to meet you!
These student leaders will start connecting with new students from the time you deposit and will remain an important resource throughout their first semester. They will reach out by phone and on virtual platforms, and they cannot wait to meet all our new Bears in person.
