Welcome Week Fall 2026

Welcome, Falcons!

Start the semester, meet new people and get connected at BCC.

Welcome Week Events

If you need special assistance for welcome events, please contact Student Engagement at studentengagement@berkshirecc.edu.

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Tuesday, Sept. 8

Snow Cone Factory Truck
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Quad
Cool off and create your own flavor combination.

Welcome to SGA Meet-and-Greet
2 – 3 p.m. | M317
Meet student government association members and learn how to get involved.

Trio Welcome Back
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | F202
Trio students are invited to reconnect with their coaches and check in for the semester.

Run Club: Road to the 5K
3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Paterson Lobby
Tuesdays and Fridays beginning Sept. 8.

3-on-3 Basketball
5:15 p.m. | Paterson Gym
Tuesdays beginning Sept. 8.

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Wednesday, Sept. 9

Caution Loop Inflatable Course
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Lawn outside Melville
Race your friends, meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition.

Trio Welcome Back
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | F202
Trio students are invited to reconnect with their coaches and check in for the semester.

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Monday, Sept. 14

Yoga
5 – 6 p.m. | Paterson Gym
Mondays beginning Sept. 14.

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Tuesday, Sept. 15

Help Shape the Year
2 – 3 p.m. | M317
All students are invited to help plan activities and priorities for the year ahead.

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Thursday, Sept. 17

Falcon Fest
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Walkway between Melville and the Connector
Enjoy a free BBQ, meet student clubs and organizations, explore campus resources and connect with the bcc community. Free for BCC students, faculty and staff.

First BCC Volleyball Home Game
6 p.m. | Paterson Field House
Cheer on the falcons as they take on Roxbury Community College!

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Thursday, Sept. 24

Meet President Hara Charlier
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Connector
Stop by between classes to welcome bcc’s new president and enjoy pizza, beverages and cookies.

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Monday, Sept. 28

Introduction to Fitness
3 – 4 p.m. | Paterson Fitness Center
Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 28.