What is a first-generation undergrad student? 

A student in the first generation of their family to go to college (i.e., a student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings and cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees).

What is a first-generation graduate/professional student? 

A student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s, doctorate, or a professional degree such as a JD or MD.

Here at the Newbury Center, we provide orientations for new first-gen students to give them a warm welcome to BU. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet and find your first-gen community here at BU!

Held at the beginning of this fall semester, these events introduce students to the resources of the Newbury Center, teach them some ins and outs of being a first-gen student at BU, and help them begin building community.

We’ll be hosting four orientations over the next few weeks. This includes an undergraduate orientation, orientations on the Charles River Campus and the BU Medical Campus for graduate and professional students, and a virtual session for our online and distance learners. Come and join our Terrier F1RSTS community!

Registration details below!

UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

  • Undergraduate In-Person Welcome & Orientation
    • Monday, August 31, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom, 775 Commonwealth Ave
      Snacks will be provided, receive a free Terrier F1RSTS t-shirt, and win some Newbury Center swag!
    • Registration for this event is through the BU Orientation portal.
  • Graduate & Professional In-Person Welcome & Orientation – BUMC  
    • Tuesday, September 8, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Hiebert Lounge, 72 E. Concord St
      Dinner will be provided, receive a free Terrier F1RSTS t-shirt, and win some Newbury Center swag!
    • REGISTER HERE
    • Graduate & Professional In-Person Welcome & Orientation – Charles River Campus
      • Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – George Sherman Union The Alley B03A, 775 Commonwealth Ave
        Dinner will be provided, receive a free Terrier F1RSTS t-shirt, and win some Newbury Center swag!
      • REGISTER HERE 
    • Virtual Welcome & Orientation
      • Thursday, September 10, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Zoom
        This event is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who may have missed our in-person orientations.
      • REGISTER HERE 

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