Registration, Dates & Schedule

Session Dates, Times & Participating Schools

This summer you will engage with and learn about Boston University via our in-person Parent & Family Orientation sessions. You will have the opportunity to learn about life on campus, health and wellness, community safety, strategies for academic success and belonging at BU. The sessions will be held on the following days/times:

  • Session 1: Wednesday, June 7, 10 am – 6:30 pm ET
    • Guardians should attend this session if their student is registered for the corresponding Student Orientation Session 1, which is open to students in the following schools: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication, Computing & Data Sciences, College of Engineering, College of General Studies, Questrom School of Business, and Sargent College.
  • Session 2: Wednesday, June 14, 10 am – 6:30 pm ET
    • Guardians should attend this session if their student is registered for the corresponding Student Orientation Session 2, which is open to students in the following schools: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication, Computing & Data Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of General Studies, Questrom School of Business, and Sargent College.
  • Session 3: Wednesday, June 21, 10 am – 6:30 pm ET
    • Guardians should attend this session if their student is registered for the corresponding Student Orientation Session 3, which is open to students in the following schools: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication, Computing & Data Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of General Studies, Questrom School of Business, Sargent College, and Wheelock College.
  • Session 4: Wednesday, June 28, 10 am – 6:30 pm ET
    • Guardians should attend this session if their student is registered for the corresponding Student Orientation Session 4, which is open to students in the following schools: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication, Computing & Data Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of General Studies, Questrom School of Business, Sargent College, and Wheelock College. Parents should also plan to attend this session if their student is transferring to BU from another institution.
  • Orientation for Parents of FYSOP Attendees: Tuesday, August 29, 10 am – 6:30 pm ET
    • Guardians should attend this session if their student is registered for the corresponding First Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP), which is open to students entering any school. Parents should also plan to attend this session if their student is transferring to BU from another institution and participating in FYSOP.
  • Session 5: Thursday, August 31, 10 am – 6:30 pm ET (International/West Coast US Priority)
    • Guardians should attend this session if their student is registered for the corresponding Student Orientation Session 5, which is open to students in the following schools: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication, Computing & Data Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, Questrom School of Business, Sargent College, Wheelock College, and the School of Hospitality & Administration (transfers only). Parents should also plan to attend this session if their student is transferring to BU from another institution.
  • There will also be a Student Orientation as well as Parent & Family Orientation offered in January 2024 if your student is starting their BU experience with the spring semester. College of General Studies students may participate in either a summer or a spring Orientation session. 

Registration

Please register for Parent & Family Orientation by clicking here to go to our Eventbrite registration. Advance registration is required. Each session is $155, per person and includes the coffee break, luncheon, and reception. When registering, please be sure that you are signing up for the session that coincides with your student’s Orientation. 

Schedule*

9-10 am Check-in and Complimentary Coffee at the Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue

10 am   Welcome

10:15 am Living at BU Panel

Learn about living on campus from our panel of experts including representatives from Residence Life, Housing, and Dining Services.

10:45 am Health & Wellness Panel 

Meet the BU administrators who are dedicated to keeping your student healthy. Presenters will include staff members from Student Health Services (SHS), Disability & Access Services (DAS) and the Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec).

11:30 am Complimentary Coffee Break

11:45 am Finding Your Way Panel 

Experience the multitude of ways in which your student will thrive at Boston University. You’ll learn about the Student Activities Office (SAO), Outreach & Engagement, the Community Service Center (CSC) as well as the athletic programs at BU.

12:45 pm Complimentary Lunch

2 pm Student Success & Academic Advising Panel 

Learn about the transition from high school to college academics, the importance of academic advising as it is related to student success, and prepare to support your student from afar. You will also learn about the Educational Resource Center (ERC).

2:45 pm Student Services Panel 

Meet BU administrators from the Office of Financial Assistance, the Student Employment Office (SEO), the Center for Career Development (CCD), and the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at BU.

3:30 pm Community Safety Panel 

Meet members of the BU Police Department as well as Judicial Affairs to better understand how they work together to keep the entire BU community safe.

4 pm Closing Remarks

4:30 pm Complimentary Cocktail Reception at the Student Village 2 (StuVi2), 33 Harry Agganis Way, 26th Floor 

This part of the programming is optional.

6:30 pm Reception ends 

*Schedule subject to change / Advanced registration is required / All times are ET