Fall Welcome Week 2024
Welcome to your new home! We look forward to continuing your transition to the Stonehill community with our Fall Welcome Week events!
Fall Welcome Week is a time for our first-year students to have a hands-on introduction to Stonehill. Through various presentations, tours and social opportunities, our goal is to make sure all of our students are truly prepared for the start to their academic experience at Stonehill.
Fall Welcome Week Schedule
Below is the beginning of the schedule for Fall Welcome Week. This will be updated throughout the summer, and the final schedule can be found here and a detailed schedule on Guidebook. We will continually update this website with any changes.
*Please note that all meals are on your own through your meal plans
Friday, August 23
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | First Year Check-In | Admission Parking Lot (parking in Chapel of Mary or MacPhaidin Lots) |
| 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Welcome Block Party | Quad |
| 12–2 p.m. | Mailroom Open | Roche Dining Commons |
| 12–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 3 p.m. | Fall Welcome Week Kickoff & Family Send Off | Quad |
| 3:30 p.m. | Class of 2028 Blessing & Class Photo | Donahue Lawn |
| 4–5 p.m. | Orientation Group Meetup & Reunion | Various Locations |
| 5–7 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 7 p.m. | Commuter Welcome | Commuter Lounge (Roche Dining Commons) |
| 7:15–8 p.m. | Residence Hall Meetings & RHA Welcome | Various Locations |
| 8–11 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment: Fun on the Quad *Co-sponsored with the Programming Committee |
Quad (rain: Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex) |
Saturday, August 24
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–9:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 10–11:15 a.m. | Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 12–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 4–5 p.m. | Mental Health Well-Being Toolkit | Various Locations |
| 4:45–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 8:15 p.m. | Student Government Association (SGA) Welcome | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 9 p.m. | Evening Entertainment | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
Sunday, August 25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–9:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 12–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 4:45–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 9 p.m. | Evening Entertainment | TBD |
Monday, August 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 9–10:45 a.m. | Academic Department Meetings | Various Classrooms |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Mass of the Holy Spirit | Pettit Atrium (Shields Science Center) |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 2–4 p.m. | Community Engagement Day | Roche Dining Commons |
| 4:45–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 5–10 p.m. | The Hill Open | Roche Dining Commons |
*Students are using meal plans, so please bring Hill Cards
We are glad you're here! We are excited to help you think, act and lead with courage so we can work together to create a more just and compassionate world!
Questions?
The Office of Student Engagement provides opportunities that will empower students to create a fun and positive campus community. The office enjoys a strong working and advising relationship with the Student Government Association, class committees and many of the student clubs and organizations.