Welcome to New Student Orientation
Congratulations on your acceptance to Emerson College! We are excited to introduce you to Emerson’s unique community and innovative campus, and the city of Boston.
You can learn more about visiting our campus and finding out where to go on Orientation Day.
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Dive deeper into the Orientation Program! Review the following links and learn more about Emerson’s New Student Orientation programs.
Fall 2025 Orientation Dates
August 26, 2025
- Undergraduate New Student Move-In
- Housing and Residential Education will assign all residential, new students a move-in time.
August 26 through September 1, 2025
- Undergraduate New Student Orientation
- Orientation is required for all incoming students including those transferring from another college or university.
August 27, 2025
- Parent and Family Orientation session in the Cutler Majestic Theatre.
- All parent and family activities will conclude by 1:00 p.m. EST on August 27.
Save the Date! Family & Friends Weekend | October 17 through 19, 2025
Move-in
Get ready to move into your new home, whether it is at Emerson or elsewhere in Boston. Incoming on-campus students—head to our Housing & Residential Education section to learn about your new residence hall, what to bring, and campus life.
Parents and Families
Families are also part of our Emerson Community! Prepare for Orientation with your student by looking through our upcoming schedule.
Emerson Mobile App
Help us help you! Get the Emerson Mobile App to stay connected to all things Emerson.
Off-Campus Student Services
Living off campus? Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) offers programs and services that advocate for commuter needs, provides information about on off-campus living, and builds commuter involvement and connections within Emerson and Boston.
Dining
Get ready to move into your new home, whether it is at Emerson or elsewhere in Boston. Incoming on-campus students—head to our Housing & Dining page to learn about your new residence hall, what to bring, and campus life.