Welcome Class of 2026!
Our first Week of Welcome aims to connect you to some of the people, offices, and opportunities on campus and familiarize you with campus before you begin classes on Monday, August 29. We are planning a number of exciting events for you, beginning the evening of Thursday, August 25*. Activities will include a University Welcome, small group reflection time, the Class of 2026 photo, trips into Boston, and much more!
Please note: Events are subject to change.
*First-year move-in will be held August 25. Additional information from Residential Life will be available in the coming weeks.
Welcome to Boston College!
We have an exciting few days (and weeks!) planned which are designed to assist your transition to college life and connect you with many of the opportunities, offices, and people on campus. We invite you to take advantage of as many of these activities as you can. Please note that some of the events are mandatory for all first-year students and our DiscoverBoston event requires preregistration.
All incoming first year students are also asked to completed a series of mandatory online learning modules prior to arriving on campus.
Please note, the WoW Schedule is subject to change and will be updated here and in the BC WoW mobile app that will be available for download in August.
Thursday, August 25
★ Denotes Mandatory First-Year Event
First Year Move-In
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Newton, Upper Campus
Welcome Receptions
2:00 | Locations Across Campus
Community Meeting/Dinner/Floor Meetings | 5:00 p.m.
| Residence Hall | Dinner | Building Meeting | Floor Meeting | Rain Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKM | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| CoRo/Duchesne | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| HardyCush/CLXF | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Keyes/FSG | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
First Night Festival
8:30 p.m. | TBD
Friday, August 26
University Welcome & Keynote★
11:00 a.m. | Conte Forum
University leaders will welcome the Class of 2026 to Boston College.
Opportunities Fair
12:00 p.m. | TBD
Academic Advising Sessions ★
1:00 p.m.
Cura Reflections
4:30 p.m. | Locations Across Campus
9:30 p.m. |
Saturday, August 27
★ Denotes Mandatory First-Year Event
Res Run with BCPD
9:00 a.m. | Reservoir
CURA Be Brave Reflections
10:30 a.m.
Careerfest
11:30 a.m.
DiscoverBOSTON Excursions
Registration Required
2:00 p.m. | Conte Circle
Journey into Boston with upperclassmen to learn more about the wonderful city of Boston and all it has to offer. Meet your excursion leaders and travel into the city as a group. Trips will last approximately three to four hours.
BC Boardwalk
9:00 p.m. | Conte Forum
Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in Conte Forum for an evening full of activities. We will have giveaways, rides, games, and traditional carnival food!
Sunday, August 28
★ Denotes Mandatory First-Year Event
Class of 2026 Photo ★
12:00 p.m. | Alumni Stadium, Rain Location Conte Forum
Put on your SuperFan shirt and join your classmates for a Weeks of Welcome tradition–Eagles on the Field!
Superfan 101
12:45 p.m.
CURA Stand Up BC Reflection
1:45|
Intercultural & Multi Faith Mixer
4:00 p.m. | Multi Faith Chapel
Mass
8:00 p.m. | Trinity Chapel, St. Joseph's Chapel, St. Ignatius, lower church
Monday, August 29
Start of Classes
Transfer Student Welcome Reception
4:00 p.m. | 4th Floor Maloney Hall Reception Area
Facts & Figures
30
Weeks of Welcome Events
46
Offices Represented at the Opportunities Fair
1,000
Students Participate in DiscoverBoston
12
Welcome Receptions Across Campus