Laser Link Orientation
Laser Link Orientation is our summer orientation program for first-year students. During this two-day program, you will stay on campus, receive academic advising, review your course schedule, and meet other students. It is an opportunity to connect with your new classmates, learn about campus, and help prepare you for the fall semester.
2022 Session Dates:
- Session 1: Thursday, June 16th - Friday, June 17th
- Session 2: Thursday, June 23rd - Friday, June 24th
- Session 3: Monday, June 27th - Tuesday, June 28th
The cost of the two-day Orientation program is $60.00. This includes meals, lodging, and entertainment. Space for each summer session is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: there is no advantage to coming to the first session; an equal amount of spaces will be set aside in all first-year classes for each session. However, space is limited. We urge you to register as soon as possible, especially if there are only one or two sessions that work for your schedule.
Register for Laser Link Orientation!
Before registering online, please see if any parents or family members will be attending the family orientation program being offered as you will need to include their information as well. The cost of the one-day parent and family orientation program is $15.00. All payments for Laser Link Orientation can be made via cash or check when you check in for your session. Checks may also be mailed to, The Office of Student Activities & Orientation, Lasell University, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466. Confirmation of your registration and orientation payment will be emailed to your Lasell email - please begin to check this email at least once a week.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Orientation staff will be located outside to greet you. During Laser Link Orientation, you will be assigned a room in a building on campus with all the Orientation participants. The program will end by 3:30 p.m. on the second day. If you need to leave the program earlier than scheduled, you should contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation in advance of the program. Students will not be allowed to leave the program without prior approval. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in the delay of your fall course registration.
Parent and Family Laser Link Orientation
Parent and Family Laser Link Orientation is a program that complements Laser Link Orientation. A variety of information sessions and other events are planned for your visit. Registration for Parent and Family Orientation is processed concurrently with your student's registration. It occurs Day 2 of each Laser Link Orientation session (June 17, 24, & 28), with check-in occurring from 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. in the Glow Lounge, located in the Winslow Academic Center at 80 Maple Street. The cost associated with this program is $15.00 per guest (the cost includes lunch). Attendees may park in any Lasell commuter or residential parking lots.
This program is designed to provide family members an opportunity to learn more about the many aspects of the Lasell University experience, and to get information that will help to ease the transition period for all family members. The various sessions will include time spent with the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Student Affairs, the Provost, various staff members, and current students who serve as Orientation Leaders. This program has presentations about Student Accounts, Student Financial Planning, Residential Life, Athletics, Office of Student Activities & Orientation, Study Abroad, Health and Counseling, Internships, and the Career Development Center. The program will end at approximately 3:00 p.m. for families to reunite with the student program.
Laser Link Orientation 2.0
Transfer Students as well as First Year Students that were not able to attend orientation in June, we invite you to attend our Laser Link Orientation 2.0 program, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The Program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to meet some key members of the campus community, to learn about the Lasell academic experience that awaits you, and to get answers to questions you might have about being a Lasell University student. Over the course of the day you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty members from your academic department who will assist you in putting together your fall course schedule, and learn about being a resident or commuter student on the Lasell University campus.
Register for Laser Link Orientation 2.0!
Lasell International Student Orientation
All students who hold F-1 Visas are required to attend Lasell International Student Orientation on Friday, September 2, 2022. At International Student Orientation, students will participate in engaging information sessions on topics including maintaining their F-1 status, learning about American culture, and understanding what it is like to be an international student studying at Lasell. International students moving into on-campus Residence Halls may move in on Thursday, September 1, 2022. For any questions about International Student Orientation, please email iss@lasell.edu.
Register for Laser International Student Orientation!
Contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation
Questions about the Canvas course or about registering for Laser Summer Orientation? The Office of Student Activities & Orientation is open Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach us via email at studentactivities@lasell.edu or by phone at 617-243-2475. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for daily interactive content and news. Additionally, this page serves as a hub for all information regarding Orientation. Please feel free to send questions and/or issues our way!