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First-Year Student Orientation

First-Year Student Orientation

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Students starting their college journey for the first time will attend an overnight orientation experience. This two-day program is filled with important information to support your academic and student success. Housing accommodations in our on-campus residence halls are provided to all students on the first night of the orientation program.

First-Year Student Orientation Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending first-year student orientation, students will…

  • understand UMass Boston’s values of being an anti-racist, health promoting campus
  • demonstrate the ability to navigate campus academic technologies
  • realize the transitional challenges they may encounter during the first year and how to manage them
  • complete their course registration process through connections with academic advising
  • begin to establish community connections with other first-year students
  • learn how to engage outside the classroom through co-curricular activities 

Steps to Register for Orientation

Follow these steps below to select your orientation date:

1. Pay Your Deposit

  • Pay your new student deposit on the Beacon Gateway.
  • It can take up to 2-3 business days for your deposit to process.
  • If you have questions about your deposit, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at (617) 287-6100 or undergrad.admissions@umb.edu.

2. Register for a Session

  • Once your deposit has processed, return to the Beacon Gateway and click on the 'events' tab.
  • Under the 'events' section you will see New Student Orientation.
  • Click 'Find a Session' under New Student Orientation to select a date that works best for you.
  • Complete the questionnaire and be sure to click SUBMIT to confirm your registration.

3. Check Your Email

  • Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to your application email and your new UMass Boston email address.
  • Reminder emails with additional details will be sent prior to your orientation session. Please check your email regularly and review this important information.

4. Review the Checklist

  • Prior to your Orientation, review the Pre-Orientation Checklist to prep for your session.
  • If you have any questions, contact the orientation team at orientation@umb.edu.

 

Orientation Facts

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2300+
students attended First-Year Orientation in summer 2023
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95%
of students feel prepared to succeed at UMass Boston after orientation
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87%
of students feel a stronger sense of belonging at UMass Boston after orientation
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Contact Us

Questions? Please feel free to contact our office for assistance.