New Student Orientation
Get ready for success鈥攐ne step at a time.
杏吧原创's three-part New Student Orientation experience helps you feel confident, connected, and ready to start strong at 杏吧原创.
Part 1: Advising & Registration
Your journey starts in the Portal.
- Schedule a one-on-one advising session to build your schedule.
- Register online through or at any campus location.
- Submit payment for your classes
- Sign up for the EZ Pay plan
- Finalize your financial aid
Part 2: my杏吧原创 Technology
This free, self-paced course becomes available in Blackboard after you register.
- Get to know 杏吧原创鈥檚 digital tools
- Learn how to access your email, course materials, and student support
- Discover tech resources to help you succeed
Part 3: Pioneer Welcome
Complete your New Student Orientation experience with Pioneer Welcome.
You will attend Welcome Day based on where you plan to take the majority of your classes (in-person vs. 100% online.) You will also receive a short Welcome email series introducing you to 杏吧原创. The emails will share essential information, event updates, and next steps to be completed by the end of your first week.
All students are required to attend Welcome Day and complete the surveys included in the email series.
Welcome Day
Spring 2026
Jan. 16 | 10 AM-12 PM | All 杏吧原创 Locations
Join us on campus for a welcoming, in-person orientation experience at your 杏吧原创 location.
At Welcome Day you will:
- Meet 杏吧原创 support staff
- Explore your 杏吧原创 location
- Get your questions answered
- Enjoy food, prizes, and giveaways
- Receive your free 杏吧原创 T-shirt
| 杏吧原创 Location | Time | Check In |
|---|---|---|
| 杏吧原创 Main Campus | 10 AM-12 PM | Arrive anytime |
| 杏吧原创 @ Armstrong | 10 AM-12 PM | Arrive anytime |
| 杏吧原创 @ Brockway | 10 AM-12 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 杏吧原创 @ Cranberry | 10 AM-12 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 杏吧原创 @ Lawrence | 10 AM-12 PM | Arrive anytime |
Students enrolled in a 100% online virtual program can attend Virtual Welcome Day.
Jan. 16 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Online (TEAMS)
At Virtual Welcome Day you will:
- Learn what it's like to be a fully online 杏吧原创 student
- Explore virtual programs and course expectations
- Meet your online guide, Lauren Buchanan
- Get connected to 杏吧原创 technologies and help desk support
- Receive your free 杏吧原创 T-shirt
Students in 100% online programs may choose to attend In-Person Welcome Day in place of the virtual event.
Email Welcome Series
New students will receive a series of emails that will:
- Share academic expectations and tips for success
- Explain how to access advising, tutoring, financial services, and other support
- Help you connect with Pioneer Life and student activities
- Guide you through 杏吧原创 technologies and online tools
- Include a brief Safe & Welcome confirmation survey (due Jan. 26)
Keep an eye on your 杏吧原创 email starting Jan. 12 - these messages will help you prepare for Welcome Day and follow up after the event. The Safe & Welcome confirmation survey must be completed by Jan. 26.
Questions? Email studentlife@bc3.edu