2:30-2:45 |
Check In will be in Mahar Auditorium, located next to the Isenberg School of Management Building
- Located near the visitors center http://www.umass.edu/umhome/visit_campus/directions.html
- You should plan to park your car in the parking lot next to the Visitors Center (lot 34). FOR THIS EVENT ONLY: Parking Services has waived the need to have a parking pass during this time. A campus map is available here.
- During the Commonwealth College Summer Welcome Program, you will keep your belongings in your vehicle
- If you are being dropped off, we are able to hold your belongings during the Summer Welcome Program
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2:45 |
Student and Parent Introduction
- We will review the Summer Welcome Program schedule as well as the New Students Orientation Schedule.
- You will get a chance to meet the staff.
If you require an accommodation (e.g. related to mobility, hearing, vision…), please contact us at comcol@comcol.umass.edu at least one week prior to your orientation date. |
3:00 |
Students Meeting
- At this time your families and guests will stay behind for a question/answer session and you will have a chance to meet other Commonwealth College students.
- This will take place in the lobby outside of Mahar or outside the building (weather depending)
- We will provide important information for students
- Walk to Goodell
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3:30 |
Student Information Sessions
You will break into small groups to learn about:
- Honors Course Registration: An advisor will introduce the honors courses that are offered and how to register for them.
- Honors Housing Options: An advisor will introduce Commonwealth College Learning Communities, the courses students take together, and other UMass housing options.
- Contract Signing Session: An advisor will introduce Commonwealth College requirements and give you the opportunity to officially enroll in Commonwealth College by signing the Commonwealth College Contract.
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5:00 |
Dinner For Students
- All the groups will come together for dinner in the Commonwealth College lounge outside 504 Goodell.
If you have any special dietary needs, please contact us at comcol@comcol.umass.edu at least one week prior to your orientation date. |
5:30 |
Return to Visitor’s Center area
- You will be escorted back to your cars, or you can meet up with your families if they have stayed for the Family & Guests Information Session.
- You will pick up your belongings if you dropped them off with us.
- This marks the end of the Commonwealth College Summer Welcome Program and the beginning of the UMass New Students Orientation.
- More information about the New Students Orientation may be viewed on their website: http://www.umass.edu/newstudent/
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