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New Student Orientation Programs

Lasell University Summer Orientation

Welcome, from the Office of Student Activities and Orientation!

We are very excited that you are joining our Lasell University community. Orientation Programs for you and other new students are organized by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation.

The Office of Student Activities and Orientation is located in the Arnow Campus Center, on the 2nd floor, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the academic year and Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the summer. You can also reach us at 617-243-2475 or studentactivities@lasell.edu.

We have different Orientation Programs here at Lasell University:

    • Laser Link Orientation in June for first-year students (NOTE: Day 2 is Parent and Family Orientation*)
    • Laser Link Orientation 2.0 in August for Transfer students and first-year students who were unable to attend a June session.
    • Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend in September, for new students planning to start in the fall

Laser Link Orientation

Our Laser Link Orientation program in June introduces you to Lasell and all the resources available to help you be successful. Students attending this program will meet many of their classmates, members of the faculty and staff, learn about meal plans, housing options, and more for the fall. During Laser Link Orientation is Parent and Family Orientation*. All June sessions have passed for the 2022 Orientation season.

*Parent and Family Orientation takes place during Lasell Laser Link Orientation. A variety of information sessions and other events are planned for your family's visit. If families chose to participate, registration for Parent and Family Orientation is processed concurrently with your student's registration for Laser Link Orientation. 

Laser Link Orientation 2.0

This is a one-day program for Transfer and first-year students in August. Much like the June program, Laser Link Orientation 2.0 is designed to introduce students to Lasell and all the resources available to help you be successful. Students attending this program will get to meet classmates, members of the faculty and staff, learn about meal plans, housing options, and more for the fall in a smaller-scale experience than that of June's sessions. Students may register for Laser Link Orientation 2.0 on Step 3 of the Welcome Website.

Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend

This three-day orientation for new students takes place prior to the start of classes in September. During Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend, the focus is helping you adjust to your new community — learn how to navigate campus, learn where your classes will be held, meet with faculty and staff members, and enjoy time with other new students. You'll explore and learn more about campus departments; meet in small groups; come together to discuss diversity and inclusion; and enjoy social activities during each day and evening. The program will accommodate all new residential and commuter students. Parts of the program are required, and parts are recommended. Registration for Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend opens in mid-August on the Welcome Website.