Fall Welcome 2024
Welcome to your new home! We look forward to continuing your transition to the Stonehill community with our Fall Welcome events!
Fall Welcome 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 Schedule
Below is the beginning of the schedule for Fall Welcome. 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) |
| 8–10 a.m. | Moreau Honors Move-In | Admission Parking Lot |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Library Open House | MacPháidin Library |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Mailroom Open | Roche Dining Commons |
| 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. | Welcome Block Party | Quad |
| 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 |
| 3:20 p.m. | Traditional Walk Up Donahue Hill | Quad |
| 3:45 p.m. | First Year Class Benediction | Donahue Lawn |
| 4 p.m. | Class of 2028 Photo | Donahue Lawn |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Orientation Group Meeting | Various Locations |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Commuter Welcome | Commuter Lounge (Roche Dining Commons) |
| 7:30–8:30 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 |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Orientation Group Meeting | Various Locations |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | Stonehill Community Standards | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 12:45–2:15 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 12:45–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12:45–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Intercultural Experience Program Begins Honors Orientation Program Begins |
Various Locations |
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Sports Complex Open House | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 5–8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Brunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 11 a.m. | Catholic Mass | Chapel of Mary |
| 12 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Navy | Skyhawk Field |
| 12–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 3–5 p.m. | Learn More about SGA – Drop In Hours | Roche Dining Commons 111 |
| 4:45–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 6–7:30 p.m. | First Year Involvement Fair | May Pavillion |
| 7 p.m. |
Catholic Mass with Chapel Choir, Ice Cream Social &
Open House
|
Chapel of Mary |
| 8:30 p.m. | Movie on the Hill: TBD | Donahue Lawn |
Monday, August 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–11:15 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 |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Library Open House | MacPháidin Library |
| 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 |
| 5–8 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.