Fall Orientation 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 Orientation Schedule

Below is the tentative schedule for Fall Orientation, which is subject to change. We will continually update this website with any changes. 

Saturday, August 26

Time Event Location
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. First Year Check-In  Quad (parking in Duffy parking lot)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Au Bon Pain Open May Hall
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dunkin' Open Shields Science Center
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Gi Gi's Open Meehan Hall
12 – 2 p.m. Mailroom Open Roche Dining Commons 
12 – 4 p.m. Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open May Hall
12 – 5 p.m. Bookstore Annex (for books) Open Boland Residence Hall
4 – 5 p.m. Welcome Mass Pettit Atrium, Shields Science Center
5:15 p.m. Fall Welcome Kickoff  Quad
5:30 – 7 p.m. First Year Student Welcome Cookout* & Orientation Group Meeting #1 Alumni Lawn & Various Locations (Rain: Roche Dining Commons)
7:15 p.m. Commuter Welcome Commuter Lounge, Roche Dining Commons
7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings & RHA Welcome Various Locations
8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Fun on the Quad  Quad (rain: Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex) 

Sunday, August 27

Time Event Location
7:30 – 9:15 a.m. Breakfast*  Roche Dining Commons
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dunkin' Open Shields Science Center
9:15 – 9:50 a.m. Orientation Group Meeting #2  Various Locations
10 – 11:15 a.m. Rotation Session #1: Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression or Academic Success & Community Standards  Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex & McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall)  
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 – 5 p.m.  Bookstore Annex (for books) Open Boland Residence Hall
1 – 2:15 p.m. Rotation Session #2: Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression or Academic Success & Community Standards  Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex & McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall)  
2:30 – 4 p.m. Classes & Dining Tour Various Locations
4 – 5 p.m. Mental Health Well-Being Toolkit  Various Locations
4:45 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner* Roche Dining Commons
8 p.m. Student Government Association (SGA) Welcome & Free T-Shirts Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex
9 p.m. Peter Boie Magician for Non-Believers Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex

Monday, August 28

Time Event Location
7:30 – 10:45 a.m. Dunkin' Open Shields Science Center
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast* Roche Dining Commons
9 – 10:45 a.m. College Offices Open House Various Locations
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
10 – 10:45 a.m. Academic Department Meetings Various Classrooms
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
12 – 11 p.m. Dunkin' Open Shields Science Center
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Community Engagement Day Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex
4:45 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner* 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?

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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.