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Beacon Beginnings: New and Transfer Student Orientation

Beacon Beginnings Registration for new students admitted for the Fall 2012 semester will be available in March. Please check back later this semester for updates and more information on how to register.

Congratulations on making UMass Boston your choice as the place you will learn and grow over the next few years. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student new to the Boston's only public research university, the Beacon Beginnings orientation program is a first step to prepare you for your academic future, get connected with campus life, be introduced to staff and faculty, and meet other new students.

IMPORTANT: You must submit  the $200 deposit before you can sign up for Beacon Beginnings. Download the New Student Deposit form (unless you are enrolling in the DSP Program).


Campus Center 2nd Floor 2401
617-287-5813 (telephone)
Orientation@umb.edu

 

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Click here to download Orientation Leader applications

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Shannon Thompson playing volleyball for the UMass Boston Beacons.

Shannon Thompson

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