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 2025
First-Year Student Virtual Orientation
If you weren’t able to attend one of our in-person orientation days, we’re offering a virtual session designed to give you and your family the same valuable experience. We strongly encourage you to join us online to connect with campus resources, explore academic opportunities, and prepare for your transition to college. While it won’t be on campus, you’ll still get the essential information and support you need to start your BC journey with confidence.
Register for Virtual Orientation on Monday, July 28 at 9 a.m.
Welcome Week
For new, first-year students, Welcome Week is a mandatory part of your first-year experience. August 21 is the day that you’ll join our Bridgewater community. Welcome Week is designed for you to meet your CL 100 classmates and a 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 2025
Transfer Student Virtual Orientation
If you weren’t able to attend one of our in-person orientation days, we’re offering a virtual session designed to give you and your family the same valuable experience. We strongly encourage you to join us online to connect with campus resources, explore academic opportunities, and prepare for your transition to college. While it won’t be on campus, you’ll still get the essential information and support you need to start your BC journey with confidence.
Register for Virtual Orientation on Monday, July 28 at 1 p.m.
Welcome Day
Transfer students, please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 24. Your mandatory Welcome Day will help you become acclimated to BC, meet CL 100 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
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.
