1. Complete the Admissions Application Process
2. Fulfill the Math & English Placement Requirement
3. Set-up your MassBay Technology Accounts: Once you have completed your admissions paperwork, you should receive an email to your personal email address from our Office of Information Technology (helpdesk@massbay.edu) with your credentials and instructions for activating your account in OneLogin. Make sure to check you junk mail folder. For help or questions with this process, please contact the IT Help Desk: helpdesk@massbay.edu or 781-239-2440
4. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable) Need Help with your FAFSA application? Text “MassBay” to 857-309-2942 to our uAspire partners for help over text, zoom, or phone call!

Once you’ve completed steps 1-4, you’re ready to SOAR (Orientation)!

• If you are not seeking a degree or certificate, you are ready to use the Secure Online MassBay Non-Degree Registration Form OR meet with an Academic Advisor.
• If you want to take an English or Math course, fulfill the Placement Requirement or self-certify your completed pre-requisite course (if not, skip).
• Set-up your MassBay Technology Accounts:
  You should receive an email to your personal email address from our Office of Information Technology (helpdesk@massbay.edu) with your credentials and instructions for activating your account in OneLogin. Make sure to check you junk mail folder.  For help or questions with this process, please contact the IT Help Desk: helpdesk@massbay.edu or 781-239-2440

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

After Orientation, you can use this resource, Launch Point to learn more about MassBay or refresh what you already know!

Check out financial resources that can help you pay for college:

• Apply for Federal Financial Aid
• Click here for FAFSA Assistance!
• Apply for the Textbook Fund
• Apply for Scholarships
• Chromebook Loaner Program
• Food Resources

Pay your Bill

• Make sure you Waive health insurance if applicable
• Make a payment or set-up a payment plan
  • Guide to waiving fees and bill payment
  • How to Pay Your Bill on Bay Navigator
  • Paying Your Bill Presentation

Once you are enrolled in classes, you will need to look up (and purchase) your required course materials and textbooks. Use this Step by Step Guide on how to look up and purchase your textbooks!

• Purchase text books for your classes
• Online Bookstore Website

• Become familiar with the Fall 2022 Academic Calendar
• Bookmark this page for information and links to the college virtual centers and various resources: https://www.massbay.edu/studentresources
• Learn more about your MassBay Academy
• Start to gather your Immunization Records

Academic Resources:
We recommend that ALL students visit our Academic Achievement Center to connect with our tutoring services, studies groups, and more!

• Tutoring
• Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
• Library

Also, be sure you know how to navigate your online & remote courses in BlackBoard:

• Navigating online and remote courses presentation
• BlackBoard Basics Presentation
• Getting Started in Your Online Course Video
• Navigating Your Course Video
• Additional BlackBoard Tutorials