Orientation is an important first step in becoming a BC Eagle! We’re excited for you to have the opportunity to engage with faculty, staff and current students through a variety of sessions. Every college approaches orientation differently, but at Bridgewater, orientation happens in two parts: Summer Orientation and Fall Welcome Week.
First-Year Students Enrolling for Fall 2026
Step 1: First-Year Student Summer Soar Orientation
We highly encourage and invite you and your family to connect and engage in one of the following in-person, on-campus orientation days. This is a half-day visit to campus for students and their family members to connect and engage with campus resources, explore academic opportunities and connect with faculty members. Bonus: you’ll leave with lots of BC swag!
Step 2: Welcome Week
For new, first-year students, Welcome Week is a mandatory part of your first-year experience. August 20 is the day that you’ll join our Bridgewater community. Welcome Week is designed for you to meet your CL 100 classmates and Soar Mentor, to learn expectations of living in the BC community, and to provide resources to enhance your academic success. Welcome Week is your first step in discovering how you belong in the BC Community.
Transfer Students Enrolling for Fall 2026
Step 1: Transfer Student Summer Soar Orientation
We highly encourage and invite you and your family to connect and engage at this in-person, on-campus orientation day on Thursday, June 25. This is a half-day visit to campus for students and their family members to connect and engage with campus resources, explore academic opportunities and connect with faculty members. Bonus: you’ll leave with lots of BC swag!
Step 2: Welcome Day
Transfer students, please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 23. Your mandatory Welcome Day will help you become acclimated to BC, meet CL 150 classmates and professors, and make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
This is your first step towards discovering how you belong in the BC community.
If you have any questions, email orientation@bridgewater.edu.
Questions? Contact us!
Student Life
540-828-5380
orientation@bridgewater.edu
Family & Supporter Resources
As your student prepares to join the Bridgewater community, our New Families Page offers key dates, to-do items, and campus resources to help you navigate Summer Soar Orientation and Welcome Week with confidence.
Explore Beyond Campus
After Orientation, take some time to discover all that the town of Bridgewater and the surrounding area has to offer.
Get Eagle Swag
Make sure to stop by the Campus Store during Orientation to grab your BC gear and show your Eagle pride from day one.
