Fall Welcome
Welcome to your new home! We look forward to continuing your transition to the Stonehill community with our Fall Welcome events!
Fall Welcome is a time for our first-year students to have a hands-on introduction to Stonehill. Through various presentations, tours and social opportunities, our goal is to make sure all of our students are truly prepared for the start to their academic experience at Stonehill.
Fall Welcome Schedule
Below is the up-to-date schedule for Fall Welcome. We recommend students download and use Guidebook for details on all programming. We will continually update this website with any changes.
*Please note that all meals are on your own through your meal plans
Friday, August 22
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | First Year & Transfer Student Check-In | Admission Parking Lot (parking in Chapel of Mary or MacPhaidin Lots) |
| 8–10 a.m. | Moreau Honors Move-In | Admission Parking Lot |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Mailroom Open | Roche Dining Commons |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. | Welcome Block Party | Quad |
| 11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Commons Open for Regular Hours | Roche Dining Commons |
| 3 p.m. | Fall Welcome Kickoff and Family Prayer & Farewell | Quad |
| 3:30 p.m. | Traditional Walk Up Donahue Hill | Quad |
| 3:45 p.m. | First Year Class Benediction | Donahue Lawn |
| 4:15 p.m. | Class of 2029 Photo | Donahue Lawn |
| 4:45–5:30 p.m. | Orientation Small Group Meeting | Various Locations |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 7:15–8:15 p.m. | Commuter Welcome & Trivia | Commuter Lounge (Roche Dining Commons) |
| 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meetings | Various Locations |
| 8:30–11 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment |
TBD |
Saturday, August 23
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8–9:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Orientation Group Meeting | Various Locations |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | Stonehill Community Standards | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Be the Change: Engaging Bystanders in the Fight Against Sexual Aggression | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 12:45–2:15 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 4 p.m. | “Where’s My Class?” Classroom Tours | Various Locations |
| 5–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 6 p.m.–1 a.m. | The Hill Opens for Regular Hours | Roche Dining Commons |
| 8 p.m. | SGA Welcome & Free T-Shirts | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 9 p.m. | Evening Entertainment: | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
Sunday, August 24
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Dunkin' Open | Shields Science Center |
| 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Brunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 11 a.m. | Catholic Mass | Chapel of Mary |
| 12–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 4:45–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 7 p.m. |
Catholic Mass with Chapel Choir, Ice Cream Social &
Open House
|
Chapel of Mary |
| 8:15 p.m. | Orientation Closing Light Ceremony | TBD |
| 8:45 p.m. | Movie on the Hill: TBD | Donahue Lawn |
We are glad you're here! We are excited to help you think, act and lead with courage so we can work together to create a more just and compassionate world!
Questions?
The Office of Student Engagement provides opportunities that will empower students to create a fun and positive campus community. The office enjoys a strong working and advising relationship with the Student Government Association, class committees and many of the student clubs and organizations.