All students accessing campus must be in compliance with the MassBay COVID Vaccination Policy. Therefore, if you are coming to campus for orientation (and do not have a previously approved accommodation) you MUST bring proof of COVID-19 vaccination AND a form of photo ID with you in order to access the building and attend the Orientation event.
Please visit https://www.massbay.edu/immunization for the policy and additional information.
New Student Orientation is an essential learning experience to start your first year off right.
- First-time college students are required to participate in orientation to help ensure their academic success.
- Transfer and returning students are highly encouraged to participate in orientation to learn about MassBay processes, services and resources.
- New students pursuing seats in selective Health Science and Automotive programs have special requirements, if you are pursuing any of the following programs, please contact the Office of Admissions at 508-270-4059 or 781-239-2506 regarding orientation requirements for your program: BMW, Chrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Central Processing, Computed Tomography, Emergency Medicine, Nursing/Practical Nursing, Paramedicine, Phlebotomy, Radiological Technology, or Surgical Technology.
- To register for pre-requisites for Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiological Technology, or Surgical Technology, please attend Student Advising Registration & Orientation (SOAR).
SOAR is live event offered both in-person or virtually on Zoom. During that event, you will:
- Meet and socialize with fellow NEW MassBay students as well as current MassBay students, faculty, and staff.
- Learn about MassBay’s technology, including your email, student account, and classroom tools.
- Learn about the extracurricular and leadership opportunities available to you.
- Receive tips for academic success.
- Be introduced to a wide range of support services and resources.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor to:
- Explore your academic, career, and transfer goals.
- Plan your first semester schedule and register for courses.
Fall 2022 Dates available for Sign-up:
- Tuesday, July 12 | 10am-1pm | Virtual on Zoom
- Thursday, July 14 | 9am-3pm | Wellesley Hills Campus
- Wednesday, July 20 | 9am-3pm | Wellesley Hills Campus
- Monday, July 25 | 5-8pm | Virtual on Zoom
*If you cannot make one of the available dates, please email Julie Schleicher, the Coordinator of Orientation at jschleicher@massbay.edu and we will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations in order to fully participate in this event, please contact an Accessibility Specialist, at 781-239-2234, between 9m and 5pm, Monday through Friday. If you get a voicemail, please leave your name and number slowly and clearly. A specialist will call you back. Please know requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the event.
SIGN-UP FOR AN ORIENTATION HERE