<p>What do we do exactly during orientation? Also, is lodging given to parents who do the parent orientation or should my parents reserve a room at a nearby hotel? Thanks!</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure the incoming students stay in the dorms (session 7 kids move into their dorms). I think parents have to find their own lodging at a hotel, which is kind of annoying. What's probably funny is watching all the parents try to get to campus on the T without having their sons or daughters there to help them. I know last time I was in Boston, my mom was totally clueless without me.</p>
<p>During orientation you attend intro sessions, meet other freshman, and register for Fall classes. Parents have separate info sessions. I found it very interesting and helped me feel really good about my daughters decision to attend BC. Parents make their own lodging arrangements.</p>
<p>I agree with bcparent. I almost didn't attend my D's orientation a few years ago. We are from the area and I thought I knew everything I needed to know. Wrong. I am so glad I attended. It is a very busy few days and there will be plenty for parents to do and every once in a while, you manage to see your child :)</p>
<p>bcparent- you say we register for classes... does that mean that classes are on a first come first serve basis and therefore you want to attend the earliest orientation you can attend?</p>
<p>ilk07 They allocate spots in the classes so that students that attend orientation sessions later have an equal chance at getting into the classes they want.</p>
<p>I haven't done my Enrollment/housing yet, so when is the special interest housing due? May 1st? and is it any different for the Shaw house?</p>
<p>both students and parents have to attend information sessions during orientation. during orientation, students are divided up into groups of about 7-10 and discuss a range of topics from alcohol and worries about fitting in. there will be skits performed, dodgeball with orientation leaders, and signing up for classes. orientation is a good time and i really enjoyed myself. and yes, parents have to find other living arragements for orientation.</p>
<p>marriot in newton is a great place to stay if theres still availability. that way you dont have to drive through boston or anything</p>
<p>The Marriott Newton is a great place to stay, very close to the school, we were just there for the Admitted Eagle day and booked it for the Orientation too.</p>