Register for Family Orientation
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This fall's
Family Orientation will take place Friday, August 24-Saturday, August 25. After move-in and check-in, parents and families are invited to participate in a variety of programs and sessions to acclimate to the Babson campus and community. While pre-registration is not required to attend orientation, we ask that any family member planning to attend
completes the registration to help us accommodate every family to the best of our ability.
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Required Online Course for Class of 2022
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In August, students will receive an email from Ryan Travia, Associate Dean of Students for Wellness, regarding 'Watch Your BAC', an online alcohol education course that students must complete prior to their arrival at Babson.
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Students seeking information about accessibility resources for students with disabilities can visit the student portal or call Accessibility Resources at 781-239-5509.
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Fall Semester Payments and Health Insurance
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Fall 2018 student account details are currently available via the
Babson Hub
(*Babson login credentials required). On August 1, fall semester payments are due, and students also need to enroll in or waive (with comparable coverage) Babson's health insurance by this date.
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Free Shakespeare on the Common
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Babson's in-resident theater company, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents Free Shakespeare on the Common with Richard III following the ruthless ascension of a king and the devastation he leaves in his wake as he gains power over the realm. Featuring stage, film, and television actor, Faran Tahir as Richard. Performances run July 18-August 5 at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. Shows are free and open to the public. Join us for a special Babson Night on July 19!
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At the beginning of August, all students living on campus will be assigned a mailbox unit number for his or her entire stay at Babson. You must use the unit number and the address format below to ensure mail and packages do not get delayed. Students will receive their unit/mailbox number assignment in the upcoming weeks. The following address format should be used:
Student's proper name (First and Last Name)
Babson College
21 Babson College Drive, Unit XXXX
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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New Student & Family Orientation Schedule
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The student and family orientation schedules are now available on the
Family Orientation website! In the upcoming weeks, the schedule will also become live on the
Guidebook app, your one-stop-shop for the orientation schedules and all the information you and your family will need to know for the first few days and weeks on campus. The app is available on the web as well as on iOS and Android devices.
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Career Development Opportunities for First Year Students
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Babson’s Externship Program (job shadowing experience) and First Year Fridays (career advising hours exclusively for First Year students) are just a few of the opportunities available to First Years. The
Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) is here from Day 1 to support you and help you get started on your journey.
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Babson's campus store has all of the Babson gear you and your family need to represent Babson! Students can only purchase books online through the Campus Store website, course books cannot be purchased in the store.
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Registered Dietitian Counseling Services
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Babson Dining Service's Registered Dietitian, Alison Doak, is available on Mondays for nutritional counseling. Interested in weight management, sports nutrition or other dietary concern? Please contact Health Services to make an appointment (no fee is charged).
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Personal Property Insurance
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We'd like to remind you that the College assumes no liability for loss or damage to a student's personal property, whatever the cause of that damage or loss, be it by fire, flood, theft, or any other cause. It is strongly recommended that students carry appropriate insurance to cover all of their personal property.
*Babson login credentials required
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Foreign Language Placement
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Babson offers courses in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Visit our
website to learn more about our program and find a link to take the placement test. Questions can be directed to
Professor Allen.
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Meet Sustainability at Babson
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Sustainability@Babson is looking forward to meeting you at Orientation! At Babson, students play a key part in tackling sustainability challenges. Follow us on
Twitter and
Facebook!
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Join the Party at Babson Summer Receptions
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Babson Summer Receptions bring local alumni, students, parents, and friends together to welcome new families to Babson during the months of June, July, and August. Visit out webpage to find out if there is a party near you!
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Fall 2018 New Student Transition Checklist
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July 15 -- Submit Your OneCard Photo
July 17 & 18 -- Online Course Registration
August 1 -- Fall Semester Payments
August 1 -- Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance
August 24 -- Watch Your BAC (Part 1) Blackboard Course and Survey
September 5 -- Last Day to Decrease Fall Semester Meal Plan
Note:
Bold items are required deadlines for all incoming first-year students, all other deadlines are optional or are only required for some students
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#Babson | #Babson2022 | #BabsonOrientation
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You are receiving this email because you are listed as a parent or family member of an incoming Babson student scheduled to start in Fall 2018.
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