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NEW FALCON GUIDE
Welcome to your New Falcon Experience! Over the next few months, you will participate in different programs and learning opportunities to get you started on your path to becoming a Falcon!
Along the way, there will be tasks that you will be responsible for completing. They're listed below, along with some important resources. For more details visit bentley.edu/newfalconexperience, and remember we are here to help you along the way, so please reach out with any questions.
NEW FALCON TASKS
Set up your Bentley email account
Complete Bentley Beginnings Online Orientation
Prepare for course registration
SUBMIT
• Critical Reading and Writing placement essay
• Math Placement Process
• Credentials for advanced standing or transfer credit consideration
REVIEW
• New Student Advising and Registration Website
• Select and register for classes using the Schedule Planner app in Workday
Prepare for move-in and living on campus
SUBMIT
• Signed Housing and Meal Plan Contract
• Housing Application
REVIEW
• Housing policies
• Residence Hall Virtual Tours
Provide health and well-being Information
• Complete online Health History Form, Immunization Record and TB Risk Questionnaire
• Enroll in or waive student health insurance
• Complete part I of required online self-guided learning courses
Submit student ID photo
Submit payment for student account
• Review student account in Workday
• Set up third party access for family or supporter, if desired
• Pay student account
Complete Onboarding Tasks in Workday
These tasks can also be found on your BentleyConnect portal. If you have any issues logging into BentleyConnect, please contact ugadmission@bentley.edu.
NEW FALCON EXPERIENCE
This tiered approach ensures a smooth transition to Bentley.
CHECKLIST TASKS
Complete Bentley Beginnings
Online Orientation
Submit student ID photo
Resources
ORIENTATION
Your Bentley Experience begins
NEW FALCON NESTWORKING
Check it out on CampusGroups
FALCON LIVE CHATS
Webinars for your family
PRE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Our MOSAIC Experience and Defined Communities program takes place at the start of the fall semester each year.
BENTLEY LINGO
Talk the talk
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME AND ORIENTATION
Learn about important immigration regulations and useful resources.
ACADEMICS AT BENTLEY
Bentley students graduate to change the world with a transformative business education that shapes the opportunities of tomorrow.
CHECKLIST TASKS
Critical Reading and Writing
Math Placement Process
Submit credentials for advanced standing or transfer credit consideration
Review all videos and resources on the New Student Advising and Registration Website
Register for your classes (details and dates are on the New Falcon Experience website)
Resources
STUDENT SUCCESS
The hub for all academic info
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Register here
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOGUE
Programs, courses, policies
HONORS PROGRAM
A distinctive learning experience
LIVING AT BENTLEY
Your residence hall is more than your home: it’s a place where you develop your sense of self, build connections and belong to a thriving community.
CHECKLIST TASKS
Sign your Housing and Meal Plan
Contract in the housing portal.
Complete the Housing Application in your housing portal.
Resources
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Residence life details and Housing FAQ
DEFINED COMMUNITIES
Live and learn with students who share your interests and passions
This program begins in the fall semester.
DINING SERVICES
Get the most out of your meal plan
COMMUTER CENTRAL
Info for driving and parking on campus
BENTLEY SHUTTLE
Routes, stops and more
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AT BENTLEY
Every aspect of your health and well-being is important to us and supported in a variety of ways.
CHECKLIST TASKS
Complete online Health History Form, Immunization Record and TB Risk Questionnaire
Enroll in or waive student health insurance
Complete required online self-guided learning courses (details are available in BentleyConnect)
Resources
BENTLEY PLUS
Guidance to help you build the skills for future success
COUNSELING CENTER
Mental health support
HEALTH CENTER
For your health care needs
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete these health forms before you arrive
HEALTH INSURANCE
Waive or enroll here
EXPLORE CONNECT
TECHNOLOGY AT BENTLEY
Our IT support staff is here to help you navigate this essential part of your Bentley education.
CHECKLIST TASKS
Set up your Bentley email account
Complete Onboarding Tasks in Workday
Purchase a laptop computer
Review the IT website for tips on preparing your laptop prior to campus arrival
Resources
YOUR DEDICATED LAPTOP
Your options, including new purchase guidance
MYBENTLEY
Access to portals, tools, links and announcements
WORKDAY
Portal for student account, academic info and more
MICROSOFT 365
Provided for all students
BRIGHTSPACE
Get class content and grades
BENTLEY SUPPORT CENTRAL Tech help at your fingertips
STUDENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Student Financial Services is available to help with all aid, billing, student employment and more.
CHECKLIST TASKS
Review student account on Workday
Set up third party access for family or supporter, if desired
Agree to Terms and Conditions via your Onboarding Tasks in Workday each semester
Pay student account
Resources
TUITION
Manage your financial aid, billing deadlines and more
PAYMENT PLANS AND OPTIONS
Ways to pay
TUITION INSURANCE
Protect your investment with GradGuard
EXPLORE
BELONGING AT BENTLEY
We strive to create an environment that welcomes diversity and supports inclusive, just and equitable spaces.
Resources
ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS (CISS)
FALCON FAMILY FRIDGE
FIRST GENERATION FALCONS (FIRST FALCONS)
GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDENT PROGRAMS (GSSP)
MULTICULTURAL CENTER (MCC)
OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY
SPIRITUAL LIFE
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND ENGAGEMENT/CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
NEED HELP?
Link here for New Falcon Form. Review our FAQs or submit a question. Student questions here. Family member questions here