Orientation and Welcome

First-Year Registration

First-Year Student Registration Prep Webinar:

July 14, 2021

First-Year Student Registration: July 21, 2021 During Bentley Beginnings, you will have the opportunity to learn about Bentley’s many academic options and your requirements for the first year of classes. All incoming first-year students will register for six courses for the fall semester, including a single-credit First-Year Seminar instructed by your faculty adviser. In addition to your required courses, your schedule will include a general education elective(s). You will have an opportunity to choose your preferences for courses and select from multiple schedule options. Please review your schedule and be sure you are not registered for courses in which you may receive advanced standing credit. It is critical that Bentley receives your Advanced Standing grades, scores or transcripts as soon as they become available (see page 15 for details). All new students must complete their Online Orientation, the math placement process, and the Expository Writing placement essay (see page 15 for details) in order to register for classes.

Transfer Student Registration

Transfer Student Registration Prep Webinar: July 28, 2021 Transfer Student Registration: August 4, 2021 Students will be invited to attend a Transfer Registration Webinar. During this webinar, academic services staff will review everything a student needs to know about registration. It is imperative for students to review this webinar in order to be well prepared for registration on August 4. You will have the opportunity to sign up for the webinar through BentleyConnect. A few days prior to registration, each student will receive a personalized pre-registration email with important information that needs to be reviewed before August 4.

Student ID Cards

Your Falcon Card is the key to accessing most services on campus. It is important that you carry it with you at all times. To create your Falcon Card you need to upload a photo by July 1, 2021. Please go to myphoto.bentley.edu and login using your Bentley email and network password. Read all directions carefully and please review the Terms of Use. Quick Selfie Tips: n The image must be in color and feature a clear, full-face view of only you. n You must be wearing normal street attire. n You may not wear a hat or dark glasses. n The background must be plain white or off-white. n The photo must be of a good likeness and it should have been taken within the last six months. n The most common reason for a photo’s rejection is that the background is not white or off-white. Lines in doors, blinds, and siding can be distracting and may prevent the photograph from being approved. n Feel free to smile in your photo, you’re a Falcon now! Once your image is approved, your ID will be printed and waiting for you at Orientation.

Orientation Program September 2, 2021

All new Falcons will begin the Orientation Program on September 2, 2021. If you are living on campus, you will move into your residence hall at a designated time prior to the start of the program. While there will be optional activities happening through the early afternoon, we want you to use that time to get settled. Later that day, the community will come together for Convocation, which is the official start to your Bentley career. After Convocation, students will participate in the Orientation program. During Orientation you will: n Meet other new students and connect with faculty and staff n Learn about our Core Values and your rights and responsibilities n Participate in sessions/classes to set a foundation for your academic career n Engage in social and educational programming n Develop a plan to successfully navigate your first semester

The program will conclude on Monday, September 6, with the official start of classes beginning on Tuesday, September 7. Please note, that you will be assigned self-guided learning courses prior to Orientation that you must complete. You can find more information on page 10 of this guide.

MOSAIC

One of the Multicultural Center’s biggest programs for new students is the MOSAIC Experience. The MOSAIC Experience is a three-day pre-orientation program for incoming students of color seeking to establish themselves at Bentley University. Through sessions and workshops, students will participate in learning focused on multiple aspects of identity and how those identities connect and intersect with each other. The MOSAIC Experience allows students the

opportunity to explore who they are and the impact they have at a predominately white institution. These sessions are facilitated by various faculty, staff, and guest presenters from the Bentley community and beyond. Additionally, sessions will allow students to engage in dialogue about their stories in an effort to build meaningful connections. The MOSAIC Experience allows students to come fully as they are and build a community amongst fellow participants, MOSAIC Ambassadors, faculty, and staff before the academic year begins. The 2021 MOSAIC Experience will take place Monday, August 30, through September 1, leading right up to Orientation. Registration for MOSAIC Experience will be available at the end of May 2021. Visit the Multicultural Center online for more information: bentley.edu/university-life/diversity-equity-inclusion/multicultural-community.

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

The Bentley University Honors Program offers a distinctive learning experience to a diverse community of Bentley’s highest academically achieving students who are passionate about exploring the world, are invigorated by inquiry, and driven to expand their horizons while giving back to their community both within and beyond Bentley. The Bentley Honors Program offers you access to: n Small and highly interactive Honors courses n Dedicated faculty advisers supporting the Honors capstone project n Co-curricular activities including field trips, seminars, and more n Access to Honors Living-Learning Communities and Honors study space n Early course registration after your first semester n Direct entry to the Advanced Standing in Finance (four-year program) and Advanced Standing in

Business (five-year program) Not only will you develop close relationships with your honors classmates, you’ll work with Bentley’s most respected scholars and dynamic teachers and gain real-world skills. For more information please visit our bentley.edu/honors.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION

The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) welcomes students from more than 90 countries each year. We provide guidance on all immigration-related matters as well as assist with cultural adjustment. Our goal is to ensure that all students feel comfortable in the Bentley community — you are important to us.

Visa Information

By July, all new undergraduate students living outside of the United States should have received their I-20 and have made arrangements to obtain an F1 Visa. If you have not received your I-20, you can email GA_CISS@bentley.edu. For all incoming international Bentley students who are in the United States attending another university or secondary school, be sure you have given the Bentley Transfer-in Form to the Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS). This will allow us to “transfer” your SEVIS record to Bentley. Once the release date has passed, CISS will prepare your I-20 and send it to you. If, after receiving your I-20 form, you are unable to obtain a student visa, you may defer your admission. Contact ugadmission@bentley.edu for more information.

Arrival Information for all International Students

First-year and Transfer Student orientation begins on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Please make plans to arrive in the U.S. before this date. If you are traveling without your family, consider our Faraway Falcon program. This program provides early move-in to your residence hall for students coming to Boston on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Upon arrival, you will be asked to hold onto your arrival documents for the required in-person immigration registration at Bentley. More information can be found on the CISS website bentley.edu/ciss.

Immigration Registration

You must complete immigration registration with the Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS). If you are a residential student, you will check into your residence hall first. During immigration registration, you will present your immigration documents and complete the arrival forms. This process is mandatory in order for you to be registered in the SEVIS system before the deadline. You will receive a schedule of program events that are mandatory from September 2-6, 2021. For more information about your immigration record, please contact the Center for International Students and Scholars or visit our website at bentley.edu/ciss.

WorldView Program

The WorldView program recognizes and values varying perspectives, encourages cross-cultural dialogue and promotes global citizenship. Acting as cultural ambassadors, WorldView Ambassadors share their first-hand experiences with others to enrich classroom lessons and build a global community.

International students apply for the program, complete training with members of CISS staff, and meet to prepare with staff before each presentation. They then have the option to choose which presentations they want to participate in, and have opportunities to present in classrooms and staff meetings all across campus to share their perspectives as international students. For example, WorldView Ambassadors from three different countries presented to a Sports Marketing class about marketing strategies for popular sports in their countries of origin. Discussion panels of WorldView Ambassadors have also answered questions on topics ranging from navigating diverse workplaces, to nonverbal communication styles, to explaining the factors that influence health and disease in their home countries.

To learn more about Bentley’s WorldView Program please visit bentley.edu/university-life/diversity-equityinclusion/worldview.

FAMILY INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Family Orientation Opportunities

Parents and family members are an important part of our community and we welcome you to Bentley. As you begin this journey with your student, it is natural that you may have many questions. To help you navigate, we invite to you take advantage of the opportunities and resources below:

Online Family Resources

To introduce you to Bentley, we invite you to view a series of videos designed to introduce you to the support and services available to you and your student. To access the videos, visit the Parents and Family tab at bentley.edu/orientation. One of the first tasks your student will be asked to complete will be our Online Orientation, Bentley Beginnings. We invite you to also take advantage of this great learning tool by creating a family/guest account. You can access all of the information contained in the Online Orientation experience. Please visit the Online Orientation page at orientation.bentley.edu.

Falcon Live Chats and Bulletin

Throughout the summer we want to ensure you are able to connect with different staff members around campus. We offer Falcon Live Chats, our Zoom webinar series, to give you that chance. Falcon Live Chats provide an opportunity for you to participate in a live presentation and submit questions to be answered by staff members. Additionally, we encourage you to look out for our monthly family bulletin that highlights the New Student Checklist, as well as different student programs and campus resources. We hope these connections provide you the chance to have your questions answered and prepare for the beginning of the semester. For more information about the Live Chats or Newsletters please visit bentley.edu/orientation.

Move-in Day and New Student Orientation

You will be receiving more detailed information about move-in when your student receives their housing assignment from the Residential Center in late July. Following move-in students will say farewell to family and friends and join their Orientation groups to officially kick off New Student Orientation.

FERPA

One of the most significant changes a family experiences when sending a student to college or university relates to privacy standards for educational records at colleges and universities. Bentley University believes that managing privacy is an important development task for its students. Guidelines regarding privacy of students’ educational records are governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law established in 1974. For additional information regarding FERPA please visit bentley.edu/ offices/student-affairs/ferpa.

Looking to stay connected?

Our Office of Alumni and Family Engagement has various programs and opportunities for all community members to participate in. One of our signature events is Falcon Weekend. Please consider joining us for this Bentley tradition. More information about future events and resources can be found at bentley.edu/ role/parents.

Health and Wellness

THE CENTERS FOR HEALTH, COUNSELING AND WELLNESS

As you transition to the Bentley community, know that Bentley values your well-being and the Centers for Health, Counseling and Wellness are staffed with caring individuals who are here to support you.

For your health needs:

We offer a full range of services from an experienced clinical staff. This includes diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries, a safe space for all students in distress, reproductive health care and contraceptive options, LGBTQ Safezone competent health care, immunizations and TB testing, referrals to medical and dental specialists, support groups, and nutrition services.

For your emotional and mental health well-being:

The Counseling Center will meet with students experiencing mental-health related distress and provide recommendations for returning to an optimal level of functioning. When appropriate, our staff can provide short-term individual and group mental health care. We also serve as consultants, educators and advocates to the wider campus community for all mentalhealth related issues.

For learning how to balance life outside of the classroom:

We offer personal health coaching, consultations, campus events and resources on a variety of topics, such as stress management, sleep, safer drinking, sexual health, relationships and affirmative consent, self-care, nutrition, physical activity, and much more. Please call us or visit our websites for more information and let us know if we can help you with any prior medical or psychological condition as you to transition to Bentley. We welcome you to connect via Instagram @bentley_health and visit our offices as you settle on campus and take advantage of our confidential services and expertise.