Common Ground
Based on Dr. Howard Thurman’s belief that we have more in common with each other than we realize, the Common Ground program is an exciting way to kick off your Boston University Orientation session. Join other incoming students and explore the city of Boston, your new home!
Using GPS devices, you will navigate the city, hop on the T, solve riddles, and face challenges as you explore the culture and history of Boston and get to know your new classmates. This is an interactive adventure that could take you to the Boston Common, the Old North Church, the New England Aquarium, or Quincy Market. You may not know where you’re headed when you depart, but by the time you return you will have a better idea of how to get around the city that will be your home for the next four years.
Participants should plan to arrive on campus by noon on the Wednesday before their University Orientation session for sessions 1-7; the program begins at 1 in the afternoon and ends by 4. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather! The program participation fee is $45.
Click here to see a video about the Common Ground experience!