Undergraduate International Student Orientation-Fall 2026
Undergraduate International students who register for the International Student Orientation will be able to arrive on campus early and move into their residence halls on August 25th. They will attend three days (August 25th to August 27th) of specialized international student programming and be matched with a Peer Mentor to assist and support them while they are at Bentley.
Learn More about the Peer Mentor Program.
For information about Fall 2026 move-in, go to the Housing & Dining website.
See the printable version of the International Student Orientation Schedule here or view it below:
Please Note: This schedule is subject to change.
International Student Orientation Schedule- August 25th-August 27th
Tuesday, August 25
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 9:00am–1:00pm | Move-InLocation: Residence Halls and Student Center Students check in to receive packets and IDs before proceeding to the dorms. |
| 11:00am-1:00pm | LUNCH: Student Center 921 Dining Hall |
| 2:00pm–4:00pm | Target TripLocation: Pickup outside of Collins Students visit a local department store to purchase essentials and supplies needed for settling in. |
| 5:30pm–7:00pm | Welcome ReceptionLocation: LaCava Center, Executive Dining Room Students and their families/friends are welcomed with light refreshments and an opportunity to meet fellow new students. |
| 9:00pm–11:00pm | Rep Your Flag PartyLocation: Student Center, Backbay ABC Meet new friends, enjoy snacks, and celebrate your culture with students from the MOSAIC program. |
Wednesday, August 26
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 9:00am–10:00am | Family BrunchLocation: LaCava Tent Students and their families gather for brunch before the day’s events. If you prefer to have breakfast, instead, you can have your meal in the Student Center, 921 Dining Hall between 7:00am-8:30am. |
| 10:00am–10:30am | WelcomeLocation: Koumantzelis Auditorium Meet the CISS staff and review the International Student Orientation Schedule. |
| 10:15am–12:00pm | Family Information SessionLocation: Lindsay 28 Family members meet with members of CISS, University Police, Academic Advising, and Wellness to cover immigration policy, campus safety, and physical, emotional, and academic well-being. |
| 10:30am–11:30am | F-1 and J-1 Immigration SessionsLocation: Koumantzelis Auditorium and Lindsay 30 Learn about U.S. immigration regulations, maintaining status, required documents, enrollment and travel requirements, employment authorization, and CISS resources. |
| 11:30am–12:00pm | Student PanelLocation: Koumantzelis Auditorium Students will engage in an interactive panel with International Student Peer Mentors to discuss their experience at Bentley and learn tips and tricks for a successful first year. |
| 12:00pm–1:00pm | LUNCH: Student Center 921 Dining Hall |
| 1:30pm–4:00pm | Community Building with Peer MentorsLocation: LaCava Tent Students get to know their international peer mentor and participate in fun games and activities. |
| 5:30pm–8:00pm | Field Day/CookoutLocation: Greenspace Students enjoy outdoor games and a cookout with the other pre-orientation programs. |
Thursday, August 27
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 7:00am-8:30am | BREAKFAST: Student Center 921 Dining Hall |
| 9:00am–9:30am | JeopardyLocation: Student Center, Backbay ABC Enjoy a fun game with your peers and learn interesting facts about Bentley while competing for prizes. |
| 9:30am–10:15am | Story CirclesLocation: Student Center, Backbay ABC Students participate in a guided storytelling activity designed to build connections, share perspectives, and develop intercultural understanding. |
| 10:15am–11:15am | Academic Success and U.S. Classroom CultureLocation: Student Center, Backbay ABC Students will learn about U.S. classroom culture, teaching and learning styles, academic integrity, community with professors, and campus support resources. |
| 11:15am–12:00pm | Health and Wellbeing in the U.S.Location: Student Center, Backbay ABC Students will hear from staff from the offices of Wellbeing and the Health and Counseling Centers to discuss the services they provide and the importance of overall wellbeing. |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | LUNCH: Student Center 921 Dining Hall |
| 11:00am–2:00pm | Vendor FairLocation: Student Center Do you need to open a bank account or purchase a cell phone plan? This is a chance to meet with representatives from various companies and learn about your options. |
| 1:30pm–3:00pm | Immunization ClinicLocation: Student Center, Bubble Do you still need any of the required immunizations to attend Bentley? Come to this event to get them! |
Friday, August 27
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | J-1 Academic Session |