New Student Orientation Spring 2026

Welcome, Falcons!

New Student Orientation, which is for all registered students, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Fall orientation is Thursday, Sept. 3.

Important: If you have not registered for classes, complete the admission process before signing up for Orientation. If you need to register for classes, contact the One Stop at onestop@berkshirecc.edu or 413-499-4660. Registered students: Sign up to attend Orientation

studentengagement@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1603
Campus Map (PDF)

  • Agenda

    Date: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
    Location: Cafeteria

    • 8 – 9 a.m. , Check-in G12 follow signs
      Enjoy a light breakfast 
      Resource Fair: Meet with representatives from several offices on campus such as
      • Digital Commons
      • Safety and Security
      • Transfer Counseling
      • Financial Aid
      • Disability Resource Center
      • Personal Counseling
      • Student Engagement
      • Essential Needs
      • Paterson Field House
      • Library
      • Tutoring and Testing
      • Student Belonging
      • OLLI Mentoring
      • Bookstore  
    • 9 – 9:50 a.m., Welcome Address Student Panel - Meet BCC’s Orientation Leaders for a Q&A
    • 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Breakout sessions: four 30-minute sessions
      Explore a variety of engaging 30-minute sessions desined to help you start strong at BCC! Choose from topics like Meet your BCC Faculty, How to Navigate your First Week of Classes, Time Management, and more!
    • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.,  Lunch
      Enjoy a catered lunch and round table conversations
    • 1:30 p.m., Formal program ends – stick around for a campus tour
BCC New Student Orientation sign

Program-specific Orientations

Bridge to College

During the Bridge to College Orientation, you will learn some tips to get ready for your first class, ways to be successful in a college class, how to access important resources to support your success, and what to do if you have questions or need help.

  • Dates and times: Students have three virtual options to choose from:
    • Saturday, Jan. 10; 10 - 11 a.m.
    • Wednesday, Jan. 14; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, Jan. 15; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  • New Bridge to College students are required to attend
  • Returning Bridge to College students are encouraged to attend
  • Sign up
BCC instructors and students working with liquid nitrogen

Education Programs

Spring 2026

Wednesday Jan. 21, 2026 5:30 - 8 p.m.
For ECE Cohort, P2T Cohort and Elementary program
Attendance is Mandatory for new ECE Cohort members

Fall 2026

Wednesday Sept. 9, 2026 5:30 - 8 p.m.
For ECE Cohort, P2T Cohort and Elementary program
Attendance is Mandatory for new ECE Cohort members

BCC early childhood education instructor teaching a class

Nursing and Allied Health

  • Date: To be announced
Nursing students practicing taking blood