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Academic Advisors in the Academic Achievement Center welcome and support students through relationship building and effective two-way communication. We connect students to resources, encourage engagement, and assist in navigating the BSU experience. We mentor students to take ownership of their education through planning, problem solving, and self-advocacy. AAC advisors build the foundation for achievement and help create life-long learners.

The AAC supported programs include the Haughey First Year Advising Program, including Introduction to Advising and Registration Basics, and the Ascend Program. The AAC Academic Advisors also assist all degree-seeking students still exploring their major.

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The Alcohol and Drug Program at BSU encourages students to think critically about the choices they make surrounding alcohol and other drugs. We support students in recovery and offer resources for those seeking recovery.

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You will gain knowledge that will improve your well being and carry with you through life.
You will learn know how to respond in an alcohol or drug overdose emergency.
You will make new friends.

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Driven by Bridgewater State University's overarching priorities of student success, equity and opportunity, the Office of Alumni and Development, as part of the President's Division, builds capital vital to the institution's continuous impact, growth and transformation, and does so by:

CONNECTING - Building new and re-establishing relationships with alumni from all class years.

SUPPORTING - Tapping independent resources to garner support for the University's programs and people

SHARING SUCCESS - Showcasing the talent, character, and accomplishments of the 75,000-plus extended Bridgewater State alumni.

Based out of the Jones Alumni House on Summer Street, you can find the hardworking teams from Alumni Relations, Development and Advancement Services, along with scores of students, alumni and friends

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Ascend is rooted in the belief that every day presents an opportunity for our students to overcome challenges and celebrate milestones. The program includes an Ascend Orientation and advising meetings focused on measurable goal setting.

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Invitations to events that support your academic and personal growth as you reach new heights in the Ascend program.

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To provide inclusive intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs that contribute to the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student body. We develop leaders, encourage community engagement, and strengthen the overall social fabric of the university.

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The Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics champions the academic and life endeavors of all students, promotes our community of teacher-scholars, and works to improve our region and world. Faculty, staff, and students collaborate to produce the finest possible educational experiences in the sciences and mathematics through innovative and effective course design and undergraduate and graduate student research. Our work is greatly enriched by collaborations extending beyond Bridgewater State University through internships, impactful community and global service, and student-focused industry partnerships. We employ diverse strategies to inspire our graduates to become confident, informed, and discerning citizens and decision-makers capable of fully understanding and eagerly investigating the world around them

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Our mission in the Financial Aid Office is to assist you and your family in affording the cost of your college education. This is accomplished through the awarding of grants, loans, and student work programs and by providing you with a supportive and comfortable environment where financial aid counselors will work with you in obtaining the necessary funds you may need to attend BSU. The BSU financial aid staff is dedicated to this mission and will be available to assist you throughout your entire college career at Bridgewater.

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The Career Services and Internship Program Office advances the mission of Bridgewater State University by engaging with students and alumni to design career and life plans. We empower students to build confidence and professional skills through career advising, resources, programs, and experiential learning opportunities. We facilitate career readiness and connect students with employment opportunities, through partnerships with employers, faculty, staff, and alumni, to achieve a lifetime of career success.

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Individualized career support from our team of professional Career Advisors.

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We are dedicated to creating engaging spaces for students to EXPLORE who they are, EXPERIENCE a sense of belonging and be empowered to LEAD.

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The Center for Student Support serves as a resource to the BSU campus community by providing committed, compassionate, responsive assistance to the diverse needs of students with unanticipated challenges. This is not a counseling or therapy service; but rather an outreach service for students experiencing unexpected setbacks in their university experience. The goal is to empower students by building a bridge of collaboration and communication between students and support services available on and off campus.

Student Support assists students by helping those who are facing unexpected obstacles, to ensure they discover solutions, create a framework for success, and maximize their own personal potential while continuing the pursuit of earning a degree.

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The College of Graduate Studies at Bridgewater State University provides all students with exceptional graduate study grounded in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in collaboration with other academic colleges on campus. We cultivate professional advancement and leadership through rigorous scholarship and practical application in service to the future of regional, national, and global communities.

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Community Health & Prevention (CHP) is a department of the BSU Wellness Center that includes Civic Wellness & Bienestar Cultural/ Bem Estar Cultural/ Bien-etre Culturel/ Cultural Wellness, the Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP), and the Sexual Violence Advocacy and Support (SVAS) Center. We hire diverse students as peer educators to promote equity, flourishing, and well-being for all campus communities. Our resources include:

* Civic and cultural wellness/ bienestar cultural/ bem estar cultural/ bien-etre culturel: Know Your Rights cards and education; Know Who Represents You and How to Take Action; Annual Health Equity Fair, and joint programming with campus and student groups honoring that culture is health.

* Sexual wellness and healthy relationships: Workshops and resources for sexual health and well-being, consent, boundaries, how to support someone who has experienced relationship or sexual harm, and active bystander trainings.

Confidential advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence- professional support in the aftermath of an incident to help you understand the options, accompany you, and connect you to services.

Alcohol and drug education, support for students in recovery, and overdose prevention

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Bridgewater State University's Counselor Education program prepare professionals to counsel individuals, families, groups and communities with developmental, educational, career and mental health needs. Using a constructivism framework, faculty build on students' prior knowledge, background and experience.

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the following programs in the Department of Counselor Education at Bridgewater State University: Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.). and School Counseling (M.Ed.). The Department of Counselor Education at Bridgewater State University has made history by being the first counseling program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to achieve this national CACREP accreditation.

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The Division for Student Life promotes, develops, and advocates for the student co-curricular experience to advance students' persistence to graduation. We guide students through various transitions, engage students through inclusive and challenging learning environments, and inspire students to build meaningful lives.

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The MIGE fosters global citizenship through academic and intercultural engagement. We develop and support equitable and accessible opportunities for global teaching and learning to benefit the BSU community, the region, and the world.

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The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program share the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives. Our program honors dignity and worth, and fosters self-determination. Our vision is for full inclusion to be a permanent fixture of the institutional fabric for all stakeholders at BSU.

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This page is for both currently engaged and interested students looking to get involved with Fraternity & Sorority Life at BSU! Any student full matriculated in an undergraduate program is eligible to participate in recruitment based activities. Some organizations may have different eligibility requirements. Be sure to follow @bsufsl on Instagram and email mnelsen@bridgew.edu with any questions you may have!

Social Fraternities at BSU:
-Kappa Delta Phi
-Phi Kappa Theta
-Sigma Chi
-Sigma Pi

Social Sororities at BSU:
-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
-Alpha Sigma Tau
-Delta Phi Epsilon
-Gamma Phi Beta
-Phi Sigma Sigma

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-Develop valuable leadership skills
-Form Friendships
-Gain valuable skills that employers are looking for
-Networking Opportunities
-Be a part of something bigger than yourself!

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The BSU Greenhouse is a valuable campus resource that houses the Living Collection and Research Space of the Department of Biological Sciences. It is open to visitors, and although hours vary, check for the OPEN sign and come in for a visit!

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The BSU Honors Program connects students in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community on campus and to a network of honors students across Massachusetts and the country. Honors students enjoy small classes, close interaction with faculty, and rich opportunities for research, leadership, and community engagement.

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What Honors students love most about the Honors Program at Bridgewater State University is a sense of belonging. Honors students enhance their academic experience, make lifelong friends, and receive guidance from mentors to do their best work — all with the social support from our community of motivated students and inspiring professors.

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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is committed to providing high quality services and programs to international students and scholars. We assist with maintenance of immigration status, on and off-campus employment authorization, pre-arrival, and re-entry information, and conduct various informational workshops. ISSS supports smooth transitions to the American way of life and education by organizing a specialized orientation for students and scholars each semester.

We also offer many different cultural programs and opportunities for engagement with the campus, the community, and the region. Our mission is to enhance the educational experiences of our students and scholars and facilitate growth opportunities while continuing to evolve as a global community.

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The Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE) is dedicated to academic success, personal growth, and retention of intercultural students. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in educating about and celebrating diverse cultures and intersecting identities.

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The mission of the Institute for Social Justice is to build knowledge about social justice, to develop skills for advancing social justice through individual and collective action, and to serve as a catalyst for actualizing BSU's commitment to social justice.

Our vision is to empower people to build the fair and equitable communities of the future, with a special focus on forming students to be change agents. We aspire to become a national model for public universities to articulate a social justice mission and pursue a robust social justice agenda.

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Military and Veteran Student Services is committed to assisting the military and veteran community at Bridgewater State University in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Through guidance, support and dedication, BSU's Military and Veteran Student Services offers students a way to achieve individual student success while progressing a wholistic social and academic experience, one founded on the traditions of military service.

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The Off Campus & Commuter Student Services Office helps to foster independent life skills and works to support all off campus and commuter students through graduation. We offer programs and services that advocate for current and perspective off campus and commuter student needs, educate about off-campus living and increase involvement within the university.

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Community Standards helps students learn the value of their rights and realize their responsibilities as members of the campus community.

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Our department oversees the Connect Card process as well as manages Parking Services on campus.

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Education - Support - Success

Whether you're looking for a place to hang out, learn about gender and sexuality, or get involved in campus life at BSU, the Pride Center is here for you! All services and resources provided by the Pride Center are open and accessible to all BSU students. We offer a variety of services and resources to support the success of all students throughout the semester and we host educational workshops, social gatherings, and marquee events like our annual Lavender Recognition ceremony.

The Pride Center is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We are located in the Rondileau Student Union in room 109, right next to the Center for Student Engagement and across the hall from Career Services

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The psychology department offers a major in psychology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, and a minor in psychology in our undergraduate program, as well as a Master of Arts program in Clinical Psychology in the graduate program.

The mission of the Department of Psychology is to provide our majors with the following:

1. An understanding of psychology and what psychologists do,

2. A background in psychology that will help them do their jobs better,

3. Sufficient training to enhance their opportunities for placement in psychology-related occupations, and

4. Sufficient preparation to permit majors who intend to become professional psychologists to be competitive in achieving admission to and success in graduate schools.

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The Office of Residence Life & Housing provides a safe, inclusive, & quality residential experience where access to programs, services, & staff ​​​​​​​fosters a sense of community in an environment conducive to learning.

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The SVAS Center is dedicated to reducing incidents of sexual assault and relationship violence on campus and within the community. The SVAS Center utilizes national best practices to inform its approach to educating and creating awareness around topics of sexual assault, harassment, relationship violence, and stalking.

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The Sexual Violence Advocacy and Support Center (SVAS Center) is part of the Community Health and Prevention Department of the Wellness Center and a confidential office on campus that can help:

*Campus community members navigate their reporting options
*Request supportive measures on the campus community member's behalf
*Provide information regarding campus and community resources available to survivors and make appropriate referrals
*Provide violence prevention trainings and workshops upon request
*Provide free and inclusive sexual wellness support, referrals, and resources to include pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, and medication abortion referrals.

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Our mission is to empower students with disabilities to access their university experience through advocacy and accommodation.
Our vision is an accessible, connected campus that celebrates all identities and experiences of the BSU community.

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Our mission is to promote and facilitate the acquisition and retention of student employees. The Student Employment office supports this mission by providing services to students and employers, assisting students in their job selections, posting positions and referring students, and maintaining records of job history and performance. This mission is also maintained through the continued communication of policies, programs, and manuals. Simply, our mission is to support all supervisors and student employees in the performance of their work.

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The mission of the Office of Student Success and Equity Interventions strives to provide students with support through multiple outlets. We aim to serve all students and give them the best experience at Bridgewater State University by being a resource on campus.

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The mission of the Division of Student Success, Equity and Diversity is to advance equity practices and resources for all students. SSED works collaboratively to create transformative experiences for students that empowers, validates, and promotes wellness, identity development and DEI career readiness skills.

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Enhance student awareness and interaction with technological resources across various aspects of university life, including teaching and learning, residential life, entertainment, personal use, and transportation.

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Study abroad is for everyone! BSU Study Abroad offers over 300 programs in more than 60 countries across the globe. There are programs from one week to one year in length, for all majors, and for all budgets.

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The Wellness Center at Bridgewater State University is comprised of Health Services, Counseling Services, and Health Promotion

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To meet the needs of today's transfer population by providing students with the knowledge and guidance needed to be successful in the transfer processes.

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University Events supports the University mission and serves as a one-stop operation that follows University priorities to coordinate, support, execute and consult on meetings, events, and programs throughout campus. University Events coordinates the efforts of University support areas on behalf of event sponsors and is responsible for planning institutional and campus-wide events such as Commencement, Convocation and Honor's Week. Striving to offer exceptional customer service, University Events manages and maintains event space and resources while providing event related services including room configuration, technology, and production, audio and lighting support. The staff is committed to supporting student success and development through hands-on experiential learning outside of the classroom.

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