Transfer Students

Orientation is a required two-day program for all new undergraduate transfer students.

Please keep the following in mind when attending an Orientation session:

  • Registration for Winter Orientation will go live on Friday, November 1, 2024. More information can be found in your BU email account
  • Students may only attend Orientation once and must participate in all activities
  • For students living on campus, we highly recommend you move in on Friday, January 17, 2025.
  • Late arrivals and early dismissals do not give you the opportunity to experience the full program. If you think you may miss part of your Orientation session, please reach out to us directly
  • The University’s COVID-19 General Population Vaccination Policy strongly recommends that everyone remain up to date with all CDC COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. Please be sure to visit the Student Health Services website to review all incoming health requirements


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    College of Communication

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    College of Engineering

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    College of Fine Arts

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    College of General Studies

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    Questrom School of Business

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    School of Hospitality Administration

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025

    Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

    Session Dates

    Winter Orientation
    January 17-19, 2025