3:15-3:30

Check In will be 504 Goodell

• Located near the Library
• You should plan to park your car in the Campus Center Parking Garage. You will receive a parking waiver from Commonwealth College when you attend your Summer Welcome Program.
• During the Commonwealth College Transfer Reception, you will keep your belongings in your vehicle.
• If you are being dropped off, we are able to hold your belongings during the Transfer Reception.

3:30

Student and Family Welcome

• We will review the Commonwealth College Transfer Reception 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.

3:50

Students Meeting

• At this time your families and guests will attend a question/answer session and you will have a chance to meet other Commonwealth College transfer students.
• This will take place in the lobby outside of 504 Goodell.

Student Information Session

• You will learn about:
• Navigating UMass Amherst:  An advisor will introduce the advising structure, assist in understanding important advising documents
• Commonwealth College Overview: An advisor will discuss the Commonwealth College requirements and contract as well as Honors courses. (http://www.comcol.umass.edu/courses/index.asp).

You will also have the opportunity to officially enroll in Commonwealth College by signing the Commonwealth College Contract.

• Commonwealth College Opportunities: You will receive an explanation of Community Service Learning as well as other valuable programs offered to students.

5:00

Dinner For Students

• All students will come together for dinner in the Commonwealth College lounge outside 504 Goodell.
• We will also hold an informal Question and Answer with advisors if you have any remaining questions.

If you have any special dietary needs, please contact us at comcol@comcol.umass.edu at least one week prior to your orientation date.

5:45

Check-in to New Student Orientation

• You will be escorted back to your cars, or you can meet up with your families if they have stayed for the Family & Guest Information Session.
• If you have been dropped off at Goodell, we will escort you to check-in at the New Student Orientation.
• This marks the end of the Commonwealth College Transfer Reception 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/

 

We look forward to meeting you in the upcoming months -- welcome to Commonwealth College!!

(Note: 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 visit.)