Fall Welcome 2024
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 23
| 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 |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Library Open House | MacPháidin Library |
| 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 2028 Photo | Donahue Lawn |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Transfer Student Meeting | May 107 |
| 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: Fun on the Quad *Co-sponsored with the Programming Committee |
Quad (rain: Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex) |
Saturday, August 24
| 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 |
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Sports Complex Open House | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
| 2 p.m. |
Intercultural Experience Program Begins Honors Orientation Program Begins |
Various Locations |
| 2–3 p.m. | Pilates with OL Matt K and OL Ryanne D | Sports Complex 101 |
| 2–3:45 p.m. | Board Game Hour | Meehan 317 |
| 2–3:45 p.m. | Frisbee, Kan Jam, Spike Ball, and Corn Hole Fun! | Quad |
| 2–2:45 p.m. | First Year Student Athlete Meeting | McCarthy Auditorium (May Hall) |
| 2–4 p.m. | Campus Tours | Outside May Hall (facing Quad) |
| 2:30–4 p.m. | Meehan School of Business Tours | Meehan School of Business |
| 2:30–4 p.m. | Shields Science Center Tours | Shields Science Center |
| 2:30–3:10 p.m. | Transfer Student Athlete Meeting | May Hall 107 |
| 3:10–4 p.m. | Transfer Student Academic Experience | May Hall 107 |
| 4 p.m. | Transfer Student Logistics | May Hall 107 |
| 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: Game Show | Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex |
Sunday, August 25
| 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 |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Relaxation Room with Arts/ Music/Games | Meehan 317 |
| 11 a.m. | Catholic Mass | Chapel of Mary |
| 12 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Navy | W.B. Mason Field |
| 12–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 12–4 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Kickball Game with OLs | The Sem Fields |
| 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Commuters & Canvasses | The Hill, Roche Dining Commons |
| 3–5 p.m. | Learn More about SGA – Drop In Hours | Roche Dining Commons 111 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Get Involved! | Meehan 103 |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Stonehill Trivia | May 107 |
| 4:45–6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
| 6–7:30 p.m. | First Year Involvement Fair | May Pavillion |
| 7 p.m. |
Catholic Mass with Chapel Choir, Ice Cream Social &
Open House
|
Chapel of Mary |
| 8:30 p.m. | Movie on the Hill: Inside Out 2 | Donahue Lawn |
| 11 p.m. | Mindful Meditation | Chapel of Mary Gathering Space |
Monday, August 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–11:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Roche Dining Commons |
| 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Lux Café Opens for Regular Hours | May Hall |
| 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Bookstore Annex (for books) Open | Boland Residence Hall |
| 9–10:45 a.m. | Academic Department Meetings | Various Classrooms |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Library Open House | MacPháidin Library |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop (for Stonehill gear) Open | May Hall |
| 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Mass of the Holy Spirit | Pettit Atrium (Shields Science Center) |
| 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | GiGi's Café Opens for Regular Hours | Meehan School of Business |
| 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch | Roche Dining Commons |
| 1 p.m. | Orientation Small Group Meet Up | Roche Dining Commons |
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Community Engagement Day | TBD |
| 5–8 p.m. | Dinner | Roche Dining Commons |
*Students are using meal plans, so please bring Hill Cards
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.