New Student Welcome Weekend 2024

Welcome to Curry College, Class of 2028!!! We’re so excited for you to join our Curry family. As you move to campus and settle in before the start of classes, we’ve scheduled some activities to help you get acquainted with campus and learn more about what it means to be a student here at Curry.

*NOTE: All incoming first-year students, regardless of whether they are living on campus or commuting, are required to be a part of Welcome Weekend activities. Transfer students who have 23 or fewer credit hours of post-high school, face-to-face coursework from a regionally accredited traditional college campus will also be required to participate.

Thursday, August 22

First-Year Student Move-in Across Campus
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Drop-in Lounge
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Keith Alumni House
Check in and chill out during your new student’s move-in at the Family Drop-In Lounge. Grab a break, a bite, and a cool drink, meet other families, and learn about the ways you can be involved at Curry. (Sponsored by Family Programs & Constituent Engagement )

Down Time
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
We intentionally created space in our day for students and families to rest, run to the store, pick up parking passes, and spend quality time together. Lunch is not provided for those not involved in specific programming, but the Marketplace will be open!

PAL Family Drop-In
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Quiet Study Lounge, Student Center
Parents of students enrolled in the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) are invited to drop into the Quiet Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Student Center to speak with the Co-Directors of PAL to ask any questions or concerns about programming in PAL. 

Commuter Student/Family Gathering
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Large Meeting Room, Student Center
This is a required session for commuters and their families (families optional) to learn more about commuting to campus, best practices, our new commuter lounge, and go through the Welcome Weekend schedule. You will also pick up your Curry Student ID that you took at orientation this summer.  

Commuters are expected to participate in all Welcome Weekend activities and receive all meals during this gathering.  The Curry Shuttle schedule will also run during the Welcome Weekend program.

President’s Welcome Ceremony
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium
All students and families will attend the formal welcoming ceremony for the Class of 2028. Families will leave after the welcome ceremony as students officially begin the Welcome Weekend schedule. For all new students, this session will provide information about expectations during orientation and the convocation's opening.

Final Goodbyes
5 - 5:30 p.m.
The “final goodbye” for students and their families before kicking off the academic year.

Orientation Group Meetup
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Meet up with your Orientation group from the summer. This will be your group for the entire Welcome Weekend program.

Picnic @ The Stu
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.,m
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Meet President Jay Gonzalez and Graham!  Enjoy a fun menu and play yard games while mingling with your new classmates. Perhaps you will catch sight of Alexander “Graham” Bell. Don’t forget to tag  @alexandergrahambellthecurrydog!

Be Curry – Community Welcome and Expectations
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium
Welcome to the vibrant Curry community! As you embark on this exciting journey, it's essential to understand the values and expectations that shape our campus environment. Our Be Curry program is designed to guide you in creating a respectful, inclusive, and supportive space where everyone can thrive. From embracing diversity and practicing open communication to contributing positively to campus life, this program will equip you with the tools to confidently navigate your college experience. Join us as we build a strong, interconnected community together and make the most of your time here. 

Fire, Ice, & Everything Nice: First Night Curry
8 p.m.
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Celebrate your first night at Curry featuring music from Boston’s own DJ Breeze! Connect with your new friends and classmates!  Take a break from the fun and enjoy treats from a few of the Curry community’s favorite food trucks. We will also have fun novelty items on hand to make and take! 

Friday, August 23

Breakfast with Orientation Groups
7 - 8:50 a.m.
Student Center, Marketplace
All Students must meet up by 8:30 a.m. with Orientation Leaders in the Marketplace at the designated area.  

Morning Welcome with Lisa Rodrigues, Associate VP of Student Affairs
9 a.m.           
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium

Your Curry Journey Begins Today!
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium
We will start the morning energized with Jennifer Borrero, an award-winning, first-generation Latina entrepreneur. Through her storytelling, Jennifer inspires students to realize they are capable and qualified to create change even if they are still figuring out their own journey. 

Building a Culture of Consent and Community
11:00 a.m.
Katz Gymnasium
Sex Rules is an interactive, educational program aiming to help students navigate the sometimes complex romantic and sexual relationships they may have at Curry. The program will encourage healthy relationships by teaching students to practice giving and getting consent in everyday interactions. This program will discuss sexual assault and the ways that Curry students can prevent violence by looking out for each other and creating a culture of consent. Curry staff will be on-site to support students in the event that the subject matter becomes triggering.  

Lunch/Class Photo
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Student Center
Wear the Class of 2028 shirt you received at check-in and come ready to join the Curry tradition in front of the Student Center. The class photo will take place at 12:30, followed by lunch in The Marketplace.

Community Service Information Session
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bell Hall 305

Federal Work Study Information Session 
Katz Gymnasium, Student Center

Wellness @ Curry
Large Meeting Room, Student Center

BIPOC Nursing Students
Diversity Center

All Student-Meeting
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Katz Gymnasium, Student Center

Cohort Meetup
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

School of Business and Computer Science Cohort (Katz Gym)
School of Nursing Student Cohort (LCOM 101 & 102)
Education Majors (Student Center Lawn)
Undecided Student Cohort (Hafer Parent Lounge)
STEM (Student Cohort LCOM G01 & LCOM G02)
Department of Visual & Performing Arts (Gray Meeting Room)

Dinner
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Student Center, Marketplace

Hike Curry College Trails or Blue Hills 
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Depart from the Student Center
Dinner is provided separately.

First Floor Meeting for Residential Students
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Individual Residence Halls
Meet with your Resident Advisor on your floor to learn more about the residential community, expectations, and what it means to be a part of your building’s family community.  

Neon Night
9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Mayflower Circle
Get ready to kick off your college experience with a splash at our Neon Night Foam Party! This event is a great way to dive into campus life and make unforgettable memories. Glow under the neon lights, dance in a sea of foam, and mingle with fellow first-year students in a high-energy, fun-filled atmosphere. With music, lights, and a foam-filled dance floor, it’s the perfect opportunity to let loose and start building friendships that will last a lifetime. 

Saturday, August 24

Breakfast with Orientation Groups
9 a.m.
Student Center, Marketplace

PLP Meeting
9 a.m.
Student Center, Large Meeting Room
Participants of the Presidential Leadership Program will meet up for the first cohort team meeting. 

Orientation Group Meet-Up
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Lunch
11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Student Center, Marketplace

You Belong Here
12:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium
Kipp Colvin believes that each one of us can impact our communities by becoming confident, caring, and courageous leaders in our everyday lives. At the heart of this conversation, we aim to empower each of you to build relationships grounded in equity, intersectionality, and value-based leadership. 

What’s your passion
1:45 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Katz Gymnasium, Student Center

Rest and Reflection 
Take a step back and take a much-deserved break from the busy weekend. Take a nap, check out a hammock at the info desk, hit the Curry trails, or be still in the Peace Garden. 

Transfer Students Take Off
3:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Bell Hall, Room 305
Transfer Students join us for an opportunity to connect, build networks, and enjoy an afternoon creating a fun afternoon snack together. 

What’s the Tea? —Student Lead Panel
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium
This time is created for students, by students. Students will have the chance to ask whatever questions they want to our student leaders on campus.

Veteran Student Meetup
5 p.m.
Quiet Study Lounge, Student Center
Thank you for your service!  Meet up with other veterans and make new connections.

Dinner
5 p.m.
Student Center, Marketplace

STU Hangout
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Student Center
Come to the “Livingroom” on campus. We invite you to join your peers for a night at the STU full of activities.  Each floor will host different opportunities to gather and connect. Options include lawn games, movie nights, ESPORTS arts and crafts, and board games. Cap your night by the fire pits with a visit from Danny’s Ice Cream Truck. Come to each location to see what is happening.  

Sunday, August 25

Brunch
Student Center, Marketplace
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hillel Student Brunch
Student Center, Large Meeting Room
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bagel brunch to meet and greet new students over breakfast. Sponsored by Hillel!  

Search Your Schedule
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Student Center, Information Desk
A designated time for students to “walk their schedule” before the school year starts and visit some favorite spots on campus. Join the Admission Tour Guides and explore our campus a little differently!    

New Student PAL Orientation 
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PAL Building
New students enrolled in the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) are invited to visit the AT Center to learn about their PAL Professor, the academic accommodation process, more detailed information on the AT Center, add-on programming, and any last-minute questions or concerns. 

PLP Program Meeting (LCOM 101 & 102)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learning Commons, Room 101 & 102
Gather with PLP Members for an afternoon of discovery, innovation, and more. Additional Details to follow.

Wrentham Outlets, University Ave Shops, and Dedham Legacy Place
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wrentham Outlets - Departs Student Center at 2 p.m. & Depart Wrentham at 5 p.m. 
University Shops &  Dedham Legacy Place Shuttle - Departs Student Center at 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. and runs every 45 minutes.  The last shuttle leaving DLP @ 5 p.m.

Geocaching with Compass Club
2:30 p.m.
Student Center, Information Desk
This fun activity is designed to familiarize you with our campus and its resources. You and your group will explore campus, searching for hidden baskets. Each member may take one prize from each basket. Snap a pic and tag @curry_ose to be entered in a raffle for additional prizes like a Visa Gift Card, Bookstore Gift Card, Curry swag, and more. Welcome to Curry and have fun! 

Curry College Target Take Over! Target Shuttles to University Ave
5:30 p.m.
Get your Target on! Shuttles start running at 5:30 p.m., and the last shuttle leaves Target at 8 p.m. Each student gets a Target goody bag!

New Student Coffee House
9 p.m.
Student Center, Marketplace
Watch live performances from your multi-talented new classmates in your first Curry Community Coffeehouse! This event will take place only four times this year and feature performances from students and faculty in several art forms, including music, dance, poetry, magic, and more! 

Students interested in sharing their talents and passions with other students are encouraged to audition for Coffeehouse on Saturday, Aug. 24th  

Monday, August 26

Morning Run/Walk with President Jay Gonzalez
6:45 a.m.

Class of 2028 Convocation
10:00 a.m. (9:30 a.m. Line-up and Procession) 
Student Center, Katz Gymnasium
Participation is required for all new students.

Classes Begin
12:30 p.m.
Reminder: Morning classes will not meet. Please check your class schedules.