Undergraduate New Student Orientation

Welcome to New Student Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance to Emerson College! We are excited to introduce you to Emerson’s unique community and innovative campus, and the city of Boston. We encourage you to write your story and make your mark at Emerson.

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Fall 2025 Orientation Dates

August 24 - 26, 2025

• Pre-Orientation Programs for International and BIPOC Students (Black, Indigenous, and Student of Color).
• These programs are considered optional. Those who wish to participate in pre-orientation must pre-register via orientation registration on their incoming student checklist.

August 26, 2025

• Undergraduate New Student Move-In
• Housing and Residential Education will assign all residential, new students a move-in time. 

August 26 - September 1, 2025

• Undergraduate New Student Orientation 
• Orientation is required for all incoming students including those transferring from another college or university. 

August 27, 2025

• Parent and Family Orientation session in the Cutler Majestic Theatre.  
• All parent and family activities will conclude by 1 PM EST on August 27. 
   

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