Babson College’s Undergraduate Orientation program consists of two parts:
PART 1: VIRTUAL ORIENTATION (COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASSES)
In the weeks leading up to the start of undergraduate classes, new students will be introduced to the resources, expectations, and traditions of Babson College through a virtual Orientation course, and other topic-specific courses. The full virtual orientation experience consists of these three programs:
- Belonging & Inclusion (Canvas Course): a deeper look into key concepts within diversity, including power, privilege, identities, communication, and inclusion.
- Gender Based Misconduct (Canvas Course): a program addressing Babson policy and process regarding sexual and relationship violence under the Gender-Based Misconduct Policy and the Title IX Policy.
- Watch Your BAC Part 1 (Canvas Course): a program addressing culture and policy around alcohol and other drugs at Babson.
PART 2: IN-PERSON ORIENTATION (OVER THE COURSE OF MOVE-IN WEEKEND)
Once on campus, the fun begins when new students meet their Peer Mentor, an upperclassman student leader, and the rest of their Orientation group. Orientation weekend will provide new students with the opportunity to engage and socialize with each other while further engaging with campus staff, faculty, and resources.
All orientation content, both virtual and in-person, is required for all students to participate in and complete. Exact details of the virtual orientation program and move-in weekend schedules will be shared in the months leading up to the start of the semester. Dates and deadlines for new students to complete leading up to the semester can be found on the Fall 2024 Transition Checklist (pdf). All dates for the academic year can be found on the Babson Academic Calendar.