New Student Orientation Spring 2026

Welcome, Falcons!

New Student Orientation

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