Laser Link Orientation
Laser Link Orientation is our summer orientation program for incoming first-year students. During this two-day program, you will stay on campus, receive academic advising, meet other new students, and more. It is an opportunity to connect with your new classmates, learn about the campus, and help prepare you for the fall semester. This summer we are offering three sessions:
2024 Session Dates:
• Session 1: Monday, June 17 & Tuesday, June 18
• Session 2: Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21
• Session 3: Monday, June 24 & Tuesday, June 25
Space for each of these sessions is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there is no advantage to attending the first session; an equal number of spaces will be set aside for each session. We urge you to register as soon as possible, especially if there are only one or two sessions that work for your schedule. If you are unable to attend any of the listed orientation sessions, please contact info@lasell.edu the discuss how to register for courses and available make-up orientation sessions.
When you register for orientation, you will be asked to answer several questions related to course/scheduling preferences. Your academic advisor will use this information to register you for classes. During Orientation, you will receive your schedule and be able to discuss any changes you wish to make to it.
Before registering online, please see if any parents or family members will be attending our Parent and Family Orientation (more information below), as you will need to register their information as well. Confirmation of your registration will be sent to your Lasell email – please begin to check this email at least once a week.
Register for Orientation
Laser Link Orientation will begin at 8:30 am on the first day of each session and end by 3:30 pm on the second day of each session. Overnight housing is included as part of the program. More specific information, including a full schedule and packing list, will be sent to registered students' Lasell emails in the weeks prior to the program. If you need to leave the program earlier than scheduled, please contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation in advance. Please note: Students will not be allowed to leave the program without prior approval. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in your inability to meet with an Academic Advisor to receive and discuss your course schedule.
Parent And Family Orientation
Parent and Family Orientation is a program that complements the Laser Link Orientation. A variety of information sessions and other events are planned for your visit. Parent and Family Orientation registration is processed concurrently with students' Laser Link Orientation registration. There is a fee of $15.00 per guest which covers the cost of lunch. Payment will be collected upon arrival – accepted payment forms include cash, credit/debit, or check.
This program occurs on Day 2 of each Laser Link Orientation Session (June 18, 21, & 25) beginning at 10:00 am. It concludes at approximately 3:30 pm, in time to meet with students completing the Laser Link Orientation program. It is designed to provide family members an opportunity to learn more about the many aspects of the Lasell experience, and to get information that will help to ease the transition period. This program's sessions will include time with Lasell faculty, staff, administrators, and Orientation Leaders. It features presentations from many campus offices and services. More information, including a complete schedule, will be sent to all registrants prior to the program.
Laser Transfer Transitions
Transfer students are invited to our Laser Transfer Transitions program, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024. This program provides you with the opportunity to meet key members of the campus community, learn about the Lasell academic experience that awaits you, and 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 academic advisors who will share and discuss your fall course schedule, and you will learn about being a resident or commuter student on the Lasell University campus.
Check-in for the Laser Transfer Transitions will begin at 9:30 am in the Glow Lounge, located in the Winslow Academic Center (#53 on the campus map). You may park in any on-campus lot for the day. Lunch is provided and your day will be completed by 3:00 pm.
Please note: the program is free to students and guests are $15.00 each for lunch. There is no specific program for guests; this program focuses on transfer students. Guest registration payment is due on site. We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards.
Register for Transfer Transitions
Lasell International Student Orientation
All students who hold F-1 Visas are required to attend Lasell’s International Student Orientation on Friday, August 30th, 2024, from 10am-2:30pm in Arnow Campus Center Room 223.
During this orientation, students will participate in engaging information sessions on topics including maintaining their F-1 status, and understanding what it is like to be an international student studying at Lasell. Please bring your passport and I-20 to this session. International students moving into the Residence Halls may move in on Thursday, August 29th.
For any questions about International Student Orientation, please email iss@lasell.edu.
Register for International Student Orientation
Contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation
Questions about registering for Laser Link Orientation? The Office of Student Activities & Orientation is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, except for University holidays and breaks. You can reach us via email at studentactivities@lasell.edu or by phone at 617-243-2475. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for daily interactive content and news.