To download a PDF version of the Welcome Week Calendar click here.
First Year, First Night BC - Residence Hall Meetings ★
5 p.m. | Floor meetings in residence halls
Gather with your Resident Assistant to meet the residence hall staff and learn about your new living, learning community.
BBQ & Ice Cream Social BC ★
6:30 p.m. | Newton & Campus Green
Enjoy a BBQ dinner with Resident Assistants, classmates, and other members of the Boston College community. Then chillout with ice cream served by your very own Boston College Police Department.
Class of 2017 Carnival ★
Following BBQ | Newton & Campus Green
It’s time to get to know your new classmates!
7 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast in the dining halls
9 a.m. | Buses leave from residence hall buildings to Conte
Forum for University Welcome
University Welcome BC ★
9:30 a.m. | Conte Forum
University leaders will welcome the Class of 2017 to Boston College.
Opportunities Fair for First-year Students at BC
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Conte Forum Concourse
Faculty, staff, and students will provide information on specialized academic programs and majors/minors, volunteer opportunities, campus retreats, campus recreation, intramurals, student employment, and other opportunities available at Boston College. Explore the opportunities at your own pace and connect with people who can answer your questions and provide you with valuable information.
Carroll School of Management – Portico Excursion BC ★
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Fulton Hall Honors Commons
All first-year Carroll School students will meet their Portico Teaching Assistants in their assigned classroom locations prior to leaving for Boston.
Lynch School of Education Orientation and Lunch BC ★
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Devlin 008
First-year students in the Lynch School of Education will meet the Deans, first-year ERA instructors, peer mentors, and fellow classmates. You will preview different programs of study and critique an assigned research article about college student development.
Arts & Sciences Pre-major Advisor Lunch BC ★
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Flynn Recreation Complex
All College of Arts and Sciences first-year students will meet their pre-major faculty advisors to discuss their academic plans and advising resources for their four years at Boston College.
Connell School of Nursing Orientation and Lunch BC ★
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Cushing Hall 001
Nursing students will meet their peer advisors for lunch and will be introduced to the Nursing faculty and technology resources.
Welcome Receptions across Campus
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Meet student leaders and learn about opportunities to get involved on campus. Visit different programs and have a chance to win an iPad! For more information, click here.
Flight Night ★
5 p.m. | Conte Forum
Flight Night is the first opportunity for all freshman Eagles to learn what it means to be a true SuperFan. Students will have the opportunity to meet varsity teams face to face, learn how they can be involved in athletics through student groups, intramurals, and club teams and participate in their first Football Pep Rally. Come to Conte Forum to attend Athletics’ version of “Flight School” to learn all about Boston College Athletics.
5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dinner in the dining halls
Residence Hall Community Meetings ★
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Newton Campus Residents – Stuart House, East Wing 115, Upper Campus Residents – Robsham Theater
Come and meet building staff and discuss the type of community you will live in. Ask questions and learn about the resources offered through Residence Life. Schedule as follows:
| Stuart 115 | Robsham Theater | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Keyes House | Clavier, Loyola, Xavier, and Fenwick |
| 7:45 p.m. | Duchesne Hall | Fitzpatrick, Gonzaga, and Shaw House |
| 9:00 p.m. | Hardey and Cushing | Cheverus, Kostka, and Medeiros |
The Class of 2017 Takes Over Target!
10:30 p.m. | Bus loading at College Road Bus Stop, Newton
Campus Bus Stop
The local Target store will be open solely for you! Enjoy shopping with your classmates, find gear for your room, and pick up any last-minute items before classes begin.
Football Tailgate
TBD | Campus Green
Put on your SuperFan shirt and join the Undergraduate Student Government of Boston College for a pre-game tailgate! Burgers, dogs, and other refreshments will be served.
Football Game: Boston College vs. Villanova
TBD | Alumni Stadium
Cheer on the Eagles as they take on the Wildcats.
For tickets call 617-552-GOBC (4622). GO EAGLES!
✔ Boston Harbor Boat Cruise
8 p.m. | TBD
Enjoy Boston’s skyline while cruising the harbor with the Class of 2017.
Reservoir Run/Walk
11 a.m.
Lace up your sneakers for a casual run around a popular campus trail. Meet at the entrance to the Rec Plex and head out for a two-mile jog led by members of the Campus School Volunteers. Meet fellow runners and learn some local trails.
Runners of all levels welcome.
In the event of inclement weather, please check back here.
✔ DiscoverBOSTON Excursions
12:30 p.m.
Journey into Boston with faculty, staff, or upperclass students to learn more about the wonderful city of Boston and all it has to offer.
Meet your excursion leaders at the designated on-campus location and travel into the city as a group. Trips will last approximately two to three hours. Space is limited.
Liturgies
5 p.m.
Campus Ministry offers Catholic Mass to nurture and celebrate the faith life of the Boston College community.
Trinity Chapel (Newton Campus)
St. Joseph’s Chapel (Upper Campus)
St. Ignatius Church (Lower Campus)
For a list of alternative places of worship in the surrounding community, visit www.bc.edu/welcome/services
Opening of the Exhibition
6:30 p.m. | McMullen Museum of Art & The Plaza at O’Neill Library
The McMullen Museum of Art welcomes you to the grand opening of its fall exhibition Courbet: Mapping Realisms, which features paintings from the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and American collections. Enjoy the pop stylings of Boston College’s student a capella groups and dance under the stars to the music of BC bOp! Refreshments will be served.
Liturgies
9 p.m.
Trinity Chapel (Newton Campus)
St. Joseph’s Chapel (Upper Campus)
St. Ignatius Church (Lower Campus)
✔ Hypnotized on the Heights!
9:30 p.m. | TBD
Prepare to laugh…and possibly be hypnotized by Brian Imbus, who is considered one of the top hypnotic entertainers in the country today. Come see the show, or even be part of the show! Space is limited.
Liturgies
10:15 p.m. | The Heights Room
Start of group fitness classes
Check schedules: www.bc.edu/rec
Check out the interim group fitness schedule for a first-week sampling of what Campus Recreation has to offer to keep you fit and healthy throughout the semester!
Campus Scavenger Hunt
1-3 p.m. | TBD
Explore some of the major academic and historical points of interest on the Boston College campus while competeing for some great prizes.
Your BC Community BC ★
Times vary beginning at 6 p.m.
Informal discussions with your Resident Assistants about the Boston College community and preparing for the college experience.
Student Involvement Fair
Friday, September 6, 2012
10 a.m. | TBD
The Student Programs Office (SPO) proudly presents the annual Student Involvement Fair! Come learn how to get involved with student organizations and campus activities at Boston College! Student organization members will be available to inform you about their groups and answer any question about programs, events, services, and activities on the Heights.
Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, September 10, 2012
7 p.m. | Lyons Dining Hall
Learn about the various ways you can be involved in serving others during your time at Boston College.
First-Year Academic Convocation
Linden Lane
6 p.m. | First Flight Procession
7 p.m. | Convocation | Conte Forum
★ Denotes mandatory first-year event. Meal costs for mandatory events are deducted from the residential meal plan.
✔ Registration required