First Steps

Congratulations on your acceptance to UMass Boston, and welcome!

New Student Orientation is designed to make your first steps at UMass Boston as smooth as possible. Whether you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, orientation will help you to transition into the UMass Boston campus life. You will be introduced to academic and social opportunities, learn about degree requirements and register for your first semester of courses. In addition, there will be opportunities for placement testing to aid in the course selection process.

Continue here for your New Student Orientation reservation

“I'm sort of a ’go it alone’ kind of guy. As soon as I was shown how to register, I jumped in head first. I made my schedule and was ready to go home. An advisor stopped me and politely asked me to have a look at my schedule. I'm thankful every day for the advice I got! I nearly submarined myself. I would have ruined my life for thirteen weeks.”

Rob O'Keefe, ‘07