Welcome to the start of an exciting four years at Boston College. The following activities are designed to assist your transition to college life and connect you with many of the opportunities, offices, and people on campus.

We invite you to take advantage of as many of these activities as you can. Please note that some of the events are mandatory for all first-year students.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

First Year, First Night ✩

5 p.m. | Floor meetings in residence hallsGather with your Resident Assistant to meet the people on your floor.

BBQ & Ice Cream Social ✩

6 p.m. | Newton & Campus GreenEnjoy a BBQ dinner with Resident Assistants, classmates, and other members of the Boston College community. Then chill out with ice cream served by your very own Boston College Police Department.

Residence Hall Community Meetings ✩

6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Newton Campus Residents – Stuart House, East Wing 115Upper Campus Residents – Robsham Theater Meet building staff and discuss the type of community you will live in. Ask questions and learn about the resources offered through the Office of Residential Life. Schedule as follows:

Stuart 115 Robsham Theater

6:30 p.m. Keyes House Claver, Loyola, Xavier, and Fenwick

7:45 p.m. Duchesne Hall Fitzpatrick, Gonzaga, and Shaw House

9:00 p.m. Hardey and Cushing

Cheverus, Kostka, and Medeiros

Late Night ProgrammingFollowing Building Meetings | Location varies by community Get to know your classmates and fellow residents in small group activities.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

7 a.m.–9:45 a.m. | Breakfast in the dining halls

9:45 a.m. | Buses leave from Newton Campus residence hall buildings to Conte Forum for University Welcome University Welcome ✩

10:30 a.m. | Conte Forum University leaders will welcome the Class of 2018 to Boston College.

Opportunities for First-year Students at BC11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Conte Forum ConcourseFaculty, staff, and students will provide information on specialized academic programs and majors/minors, volunteer opportunities, campus retreats, campus recreation, intramurals, student employment, and other opportunities available at Boston College. Explore the opportunities at your own pace and connect with people who can answer your questions and provide you with valuable information.

International Student Orientation Sessions ✩

12 p.m.–5 p.m. / Devlin 008 (Required for all International Students)

Welcome Receptions across Campus1 p.m.–4 p.m.Meet administrators and student leaders and learn about opportunities to get involved on campus. Visit multiple offices and have a chance to win a Kindle Fire!

Web Resources

• Welcome Week 2014: bc.edu/welcome• Division of Student Affairs: bc.edu/studentaffairs• Academic Advising Center: bc.edu/acadvctr• BC Recreation: bc.edu/plex• BC Dining: bc.edu/dining• BC Police Department: bc.edu/bcpd• Campus Maps: bc.edu/maps• Campus Ministry: bc.edu/ministry• First Year Experience: bc.edu/fye• Move-in Day: bc.edu/reslife• Student Services: bc.edu/studentservices

Do you need to take the BC shuttle bus? For bus schedules, information,

and to download the TransLoc app, please visit: www.bc.edu/shuttle

Visit Welcome tents on Upper Campus, Newton Campus, and outside Conte Forum for refreshments, campus information, and giveaways.

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For Welcome Week 2014 updates on social media:

• bc.edu/bcbeat twitter/theBCbeat #bcwelcome facebook/theBCbeat

Welcome Week

Class of2018 Engage with campus life on the Heights!

August 27 – September 1, 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014

English Language Test ✩

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Devlin 008 (Required for all International Students whose native language is not English.)

Lynch School of Education Orientation and Lunch ✩

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Higgins 300First-year students in the Lynch School of Education will meet the Deans, first-year ERA instructors, peer mentors, and fellow classmates. You will preview different programs of study and participate in small group, community-building activities.

Arts and Sciences Pre-major Advisor Lunch ✩

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Conte Forum All College of Arts and Sciences first-year students will meet their pre-major faculty advisors to discuss their academic plans and advising resources for their four years at Boston College.

Connell School of Nursing Orientation and Lunch ✩

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Cushing Hall 001Nursing students will meet their peer advisors for lunch and will be introduced to the Nursing faculty and technology resources.

Portico Trip to Boston (Carroll School of Management Students Only) ✩

10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Fulton Hall Honors Commons All first-year Carroll School students will meet their Portico Teaching Assistants in their assigned classroom locations prior to leaving for Boston.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Class of 2018 Picture on the Field 11 a.m. | Alumni StadiumPut on your SuperFan shirt and join your classmates for a new tradition. Refreshments will be served.

Football Game: Boston College vs. UMass Amherst 3:00 p.m. | Gillette Stadium, FoxboroCheer on the Eagles as they take on the Minutemen at the home of the New England Patriots. For tickets call 617–552–G0BC (4622) or visit www.bceagles.com. GO EAGLES!Note: Transportation to Gillette will be provided as part of the First -Year ticket packages. First-Year Boardwalk!9 p.m. | Conte Forum Join us in Conte Forum for an evening full of activities. We will have giveaways, rides, games, and traditional carnival food! Late Night Dining AvailableMcElroy and Stuart | 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Catholic Mass5 p.m. | St. Joseph’s Chapel (Upper), Trinity Chapel (Newton) All students are welcome to campus Masses as we all nurture and celebrate the faith life of the Boston College community. Multi-Faith Worship For a list of places of worship for various faith traditions in the surrounding community, visit bc.edu/worship.

Opening of Exhibition6:30 p.m. | McMullen Museum of Art & the Plaza at O’NeillGet a first look at “Wifredo Lam: Imagining New Worlds” tonight at the McMullen Museum of Art. Born in Cuba to parents of Chinese, Spanish, and African descent, surrealist artist Wifredo Lam expands cultural boundaries and provides a new context for art in a globalized world. Dance under the stars and enjoy the music of BC bOp! Refreshments will be served. A Capella Concert: Sounds of September8 p.m. | Stokes AmphitheaterEnjoy the melodious harmonies of our talented A Capel-la organizations in an outdoor setting. From gospel to rhythm and blues, all kinds of music will ring across the Heights. Socialize, meet new friends, and relax before classes begin.

Catholic Mass9 p.m. | St. Joseph’s Chapel (Upper), St. Ignatius (Middle), Trinity Chapel (Newton)

Hypnotized on the Heights! 9:30 p.m. | Robsham Theater (main campus) & Stuart 115 (Newton Campus)Prepare to laugh…and possibly be hypnotized by one of the top hypnotic entertainers in the country today. Come see the show, or even be part of the show! (Registration required, www.bc.edu/welcome.) Space is limited.

Catholic Mass10:15 p.m. | The Heights Room

Monday, September 1, 2014

Fall Interim Group Fitness Classes StartCheck schedules at www.bc.edu/recCheck out the interim group fitness schedule for a first-week sampling of what Campus Recreation has to offer. Reservoir Run/Walk11 a.m.Lace up your sneakers for a casual run around a popular campus trail. Meet at the entrance to the Rec Plex and head out for a two-mile jog led by members of the Campus School Volunteers. Meet fellow runners and learn some local trails. Runners of all levels welcome.

Intramural 3v3 Basketball Tournament12:45 p.m. | Quonset Hut, Newton CampusParticipate in the first intramural event of the year. Open to the first 12 freshmen 3 person basketball teams that sign up. No fee and registration is on sight.

Quick Tips: Use your free afternoon to tour campus and find your classrooms before the start of classes!

In addition, remember to st0p by the bookstore to pick up any books you need. Did you know that if you live on Newton Campus you can order your books to be delivered to you? To learn more visit bc.edu/bookstore.

Your BC Community ✩

Times vary starting at 6 p.m.Discussions with your Resident Assistants about the Boston College community and preparing for the college experience.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 cont.

Residential Area Location Time

Hardey-Cushing Heights Room 4:00–5:15

Duchesne Heights Room 5:45–7:00

Keyes Heights Room 7:30–8:45

CKM Robsham Theater 4:00–5:15

FSG Robsham Theater 5:45–7:00

CLXF Robsham Theater 7:30–8:45

Are You Getting the Signal? ✩ The real life, funny, sort-of-improv show about dating and other stuff.4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Movie Night!9 p.m. | Alumni Stadium FieldJoin the Class of 2018 for a movie “under the stars” on the field at Alumni Stadium. Free giveaways!

DiscoverBOSTON Excursions1:30 p.m. | Conte Forum Bus StopJourney into Boston with faculty, staff, or upperclass students to learn more about the wonderful city of Bos-ton and all it has to offer. Meet your excursion leaders and travel into the city as a group. Trips will last approx-imately three to four hours. (Registration required, www.bc.edu/welcome.) Space is limited.

SuperFan 101 ✩ 6:30 p.m. | Conte ForumJoin members of the BC football team, Spirit Squad, and Screaming Eagles Marching Band for an introduc-tion to the SuperFan rituals and traditions of gameday. Learn how to get involved in intramurals and club sports, and don’t forget to pick up your pair of free 2014 SuperFan sunglasses.

The Class of 2018 Takes Over Target!10 p.m. | Bus loading at College Road Bus Stop, Newton Campus Bus StopThe local Target store will be open solely for you! Enjoy shopping with your classmates, find gear for your room, and pick up any last-minute items before classes begin.

Friday, August 29, 2014 cont.

• All students are required to view BC Safe, an educational video, prior to arriving on campus. Log on to bc.edu/lms to access BC Safe.

• Persons with disabilities who need accommodations and services while participating in Welcome Week activities should contact 617–552–3280 or askvpsa@bc.edu prior to July 1. We will make every effort to meet the needs of all students.

✩ Denotes mandatory first-year event. Meal costs for mandatory events are deducted from the residential meal plan.

• In the event of activity cancellations due to inclement weather, please visit bc.edu/welcome for updates.

Upcoming September Events

Student Involvement FairSeptember 5, 201410 a.m.–2 p.m. | Middle Campus

Volunteer FairSeptember 9, 20147 p.m. | Lyons Dining Hall

First Year Academic Convocation ✩

September 11, 2014 | Linden Lane

6 p.m. | First Flight Procession

7 p.m. | Convocation | Conte ForumMandatory only if students do not have an academic class; classes are not cancelled.

Important Notices