Move-In Day
New residential students (including transfer students) should plan to move into their Residence Halls on Friday, August 23rd between 9am and 11am. New students returning to campus on the morning on 8/23 will need to first report to the Griswold Theatre Lobby in the Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center to finalize any paperwork due to the College and pick up their student ID. New Student Orientation begins at 1:00pm on August 23rd, so it is important that students plan their arrival accordingly.
When arriving at the Griswold Lobby, please park in the “I” Lot on the corner of Maynard and State Street and enter through the Griswold Lobby. Once you receive you student ID, you’ll be cleared to move into your perspective Residence Hall. For full Move-In Day Logistics visit www.aic.edu/movein.
New Student Orientation
All first-year students should plan on attending the College’s New Student Orientation will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, August 23rd. New Student Orientation is a mandatory event that is designed to engage students with the AIC community, while preparing them for a successful educational journey.
Students are highly encouraged to attend as many orientation sessions as possible. Have questions? Call the Student Life Office at 413.205.3915 or email studentlife@aic.edu.
Academic Readiness, Preparing for College Courses
YOU, the STUDENT
The purpose of YOU, the STUDENT is to get first-year students ready for academic success by introducing time management strategies, collegiate study skills, and classroom expectations. In an atmosphere that minimizes anxiety and stimulates an excitement for learning, this session will also explore college services and programs that support educational and personal goals. Credit for AIC1140 (APEX) and AIC1100 (ACE) will be awarded to all students who attend.
Attend one of these sessions on Sunday, August 25:
- 10:00-11:00 AM in Breck 107
- 10:00-11:00 AM in Breck 109
- 12:00-1:00 PM in Breck 107
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 23, 2024
Time | Event | Location |
9:00am-11:00am | Check-in/Move-in for Resident Students | Griswold Lobby |
11:00am-12:00pm | Commuter Student Check-in | Griswold Lobby |
12:00pm-1:00pm | NSO Check-in and Lunch | Dining Commons |
1:00pm-1:30pm | Welcome to the Hive 'Student Sendoff' | Dining Commons Quad |
1:30pm-2:00pm | Academic Affairs/Student Life Welcome | Griswold Theatre |
2:00pm-2:30pm | NSO Welcome | Griswold Theatre |
2:30pm-3:00pm | First Orientation Group Meeting | Various Locations |
3:00pm-5:00pm | Hall/Floor Meetings | Assigned Residence Halls |
5:00pm-6:00pm | Dinner | Dining Commons |
6:00pm | NSO Regroup | Campus Quad |
6:00pm-8:00pm | Large Group Ice Breaker & Choose your Own Adventure Field Day | Athletic Complex |
8:00pm-10:00pm | Glow Bingo | West Wing |
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time | Event | Location |
8:00am-9:30am | Group Breakfast (Please eat anytime between 8:00am and 9:30am) | Dining Commons |
9:30am-9:45am | Orientation Group Energerizer | Campus Quad |
9:45am-10:45am | Large Group Bonding | Campus Quad |
10:50am-11:35am | Morning Session Block 1: | |
| Substance Abuse Workshop, Group A | Campus Center Auditorium (CCA) |
| Diversity & Anti-Racism Workshop, Group B | Griswold Theatre |
11:40am-12:25pm | Morning Session Block 2: | |
| Substance Abuse Workshop, Group B | Campus Center Auditorium (CCA) |
| Diversity & Anti-Racism Workshop, Group A | Griswold Theatre |
12:30pm-1:15pm | Lunch | Dining Commons |
1:15pm-1:30pm | NSO Regroup | Campus Quad |
1:30pm-2:30pm | Bystander Intervention | Griswold Theatre |
2:30pm-3:45pm | Introduction to ENGAGE/Engagement/RSOs & Small Group Exploration | Griswold Theatre |
3:45pm-4:00pm | Snack Time & Energizer | Campus Quad |
4:00pm-5:00pm | Title IX Workshop | Griswold Theatre |
5:00pm-7:00pm | Dinner | Dining Commons |
6:00pm-8:00pm | Carnival | Dining Commons Quad |
8:00pm-10:00pm | Stinger Party | Stinger Pub |
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Time | Event | Location |
10:00am-2:00pm | Brunch | Dining Commons |
10:00am-11:00am | YOU, the Student - Academic Prep Workshop, Group A | Breck Hall 107 & 109 |
| Into to APEX, Group B | Amaron Classrooms |
12:00pm-1:00pm | YOU, the Student - Academic Prep Workshop, Group B | Breck Hall 107 & 109 |
| Intro to APEX , Group A | Amaron Classrooms |
1:15pm-2:15pm | International Students Session | Flag Room |
1:00pm-5:00pm | Optional: TBD Shuttle to Walmart | Griswold Theatre Lobby |
5:00pm-6:00pm | Dinner | Dining Commons |