INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION JANUARY
14
WED
2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MOVE IN LOCATION: 310 LOBBY, 3RD FLOOR, STUDENT CENTER 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
W E L C O M E P I Z Z A P A R T Y : FOOD, RAFFLES, MEET YOUR CLASSMATES LOCATION: HARRY’S PUB, 1ST FLOOR, STUDENT CENTER
15
THU
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
WELCOME BREAKFAST LOCATION: 921 DINING HALL, STUDENT CENTER 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
WELCOME SESSION LOCATION: BACKBAY ROOM B & C, STUDENT CENTER
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION SESSION (F-1 STUDENTS)
Learn the important information you need to know about your F-1 status including how to maintain your status and work in the U.S. LOCATION: BACKBAY A, STUDENT CENTER 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION SESSION (J-1 STUDENTS)
Learn the important information you need to know about your J-1 status including how to maintain your status and work in the U.S. LOCATION: BACKBAY B & C, STUDENT CENTER 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
ACADEMIC SUCCESS & U.S. CLASSROOM CULTURE Learn about U.S. classroom culture and strategies for academic success. LOCATION: BACKBAY B & C, STUDENT CENTER 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT SESSION: STORY CIRCLES Learn tips to adjust to life at Bentley and practice storytelling and active listening. Location: BackBay b & c, student center 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH LOCATION: STUDENT CENTER, 921 DINING HALL 1:00 PM
JANUARY ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING BEGINS