Thursday, August 30
8:00am - 5:00pm
Resident Students Move into Residence Halls
Designated Locations
9:00am
HONORS STUDENTS ONLY
State of Wonder - Faculty Panel and Breakout Sessions
Matthews Arena
A discussion of this year’s First Pages book, State of Wonder. Students will have the opportunity to talk about the book in small groups led by faculty and staff.
Sponsor: University Honors Program @ 617.373.2333
10:00am - 4:00pm
Welcome Week Information Booth
Krentzman Quad
Do you know what is happening on campus and in the city? Visit our table for information on fun events, tickets, and answers to general questions. We’re here to help!
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
11:00am
Fenway Park Tour
Tours leaving from the Ell Hall Lobby, in front of Blackman Auditorium
Visit the park where the Babe pitched, the Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and Ortiz still thrills fans today! Tickets are limited and can be picked up at the Welcome Week booth in front of Ell Hall.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
12:00pm
New England Aquarium
Meet in front of Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
Right on the water, with the salty smell of the ocean all around it, the New England Aquarium is a spectacular place. The main attraction is the enormous ocean tank that you can look at up close as you walk around it, making your way to the top. There you’ll see sharks, eels, and every kind of fish and ocean life (including humanoids diving in to clean the tank or feed the fish). Tickets can be picked up at the Welcome Week booth. Please bring fare for the subway.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
1:00pm - 3:00pm - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Upper Deck Trolley Tours
Tours will leave from Forsyth Street in front of Shillman Hall
Enjoy a narrated tour of Boston and visit some of Boston’s most famous sights. Tickets are limited and can be picked up at the Welcome Week booth in front of Ell Hall.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shop till you Drop: Prudential, Copley and Newbury Street!
Meet in front of Richards Hall
Spend some time browsing Boston’s busiest shopping centers!
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
6:30pm - 11:00pm
Red Sox Game
afterHOURS, Curry Student Center
Join us in cheering for the Boston Red Sox vs. the Los Angeles Angels.
Sponsor: afterHOURS @ 617.373.2642
7:00pm
Trip to Boston’s Little Italy
Meet in front of Richards Hall
Meet up with your fellow classmates and head to Boston’s North End to enjoy the neighborhood’s rich history and colorful personalities. The final stop will be Mike’s Pastry known for its world-renowned pastries.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868