That familiar feeling is in the air...the start of the Fall semester is coming and we are all excited to welcome our new and returning students on the first day of classes, Wednesday, September 4! Get in the spirit by attending All College Day, wearing blue or a QCC-branded item on September 4 and 5, helping out during Welcome Week, or simply saying hello to an orientation group you might see on campus.
All College Day: Future of Higher Education
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Coffee & Tea – Hebert Auditorium Foyer
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.: All College Day Program – Hebert Auditorium
- Welcome & Personnel Updates
- Recognition of NISOD Award Recipients
- President’s Address – “Higher Education: 2029”
- Presentation from Dr. Noe Ortega, MA Commissioner of Higher Education
At the conclusion of the morning session, all campus offices will open for regular business at 10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Food Truck Lunch – Quad, Outside Fuller Student Center
Enjoy delicious options from local favorites like The Dogfather, Easy Street Tacos and Mac Daddy, as well as refreshments and ice cream. It's the perfect way to celebrate and reconnect!
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Academic Affairs Mini Conference
All QCC staff and faculty members are invited to attend.
Persons in need of accommodation for All College Day are invited to contact Jess Ahrens at jahrens@qcc.mass.edu or 508.854.4203 by Tuesday, August 27.
Welcome Week Information Table - Volunteers Needed!
The Office of Student Life is looking for volunteers to assist at the Welcome Week Information Table during the first two days of classes. Volunteering at the Information Table is a great way to support our students as they transition to the start of the fall semester.
Wednesday, September 4, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Main Quad (Rain location: A Lobby)
Thursday, September 5, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Main Quad (Rain location: A Lobby)
Sign up here.
New Student Orientation
Main campus orientation will take place on Tuesday, August 27, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 28, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
QCC Southbridge is offering a two-part orientation. The first part of orientation will be a virtual onboarding experience that will be available from August 12 to August 26. The virtual onboarding can be accessed through this Zoom link.
The second part of Southbridge's orientation will be an in-person tour and Q&A session. This will take place on Wednesday, September 5 at 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 5 at 1:00 p.m.
SOAR Fair
Campus offices are invited to represent their area at the SOAR Fair where students can better understand all the ways to engage with QCC and the supports offered.
Wednesday, September 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Main Quad (Rain location: HLC 109)
Thursday, September 19, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Main Quad (Rain location: HLC 109)
Sign up here.
For more information on Welcome Week, New Student Orientation or the SOAR Fair, contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@qcc.mass.edu.