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BSU Family Hub Newsletter - Fall 2024 is almost here!

Anonymous - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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BSU Family Hub

Is your student ready for the start of the fall semester [FIRST_NAME]?

Good news! This newsletter is full of reminders of important dates and deadlines, as well as information on resources and events that will help them have a strong start to their fall 2024 semester. Read on to learn more! 

You can use the interactive Table of Contents as a guide - click on a title and will bring you right to that article! 

Throughout the year, the BSU Family Hub will be sending monthly newsletters in addition to all of the great content you have on your EngageBSU portal. Be sure to log into your account regularly to check out the rotating content designed specifically for family members and supporters of current BSU students. 

BSU Cheerleaders performing at Crimson Celebration

New Student Dashboard &
Crimson Orientation

Is your student beginning their BSU journey in fall 2024? Encourage them to check out the new personalized New Student Dashboard! They will need to login to the site with their BSU login creditentials. 
 
By accessing their dashboard, new students will be able to see tasks they have completed, and ones still on their to-do list to complete before starting here in the fall. For a more general overview, you can also visit the New First Year Student or New Transfer Student checklists online.  
 
The next step in your new to BSU student's Orientation or Crimson Experience is to attend their assigned Crimson Orientation Session in late August. Crimson Orientation offers a variety of interactive and individualized sessions and touchpoints designed for new to BSU students to make connections, learn about BSU, and engage with the BSU community. 

All new transfer and/or commuter students will be assigned to Crimson Orientation on Friday August 30th, and all new resident students will be assigned to attend the same program on Saturday August 31st.

More information about this program and other events will be communicated to your student's BSU email, so encourage them to check that often! 
Martin Richard statue on campus with backwards baseball cap

Highlights from the
Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ)

We're Hiring!

Is your student interested in social justice and looking for ways to make an impact in their community? The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ) is now hiring student Justice Fellows, Alternative Break Team Leaders, and Marketing Assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year!

Your student can learn more about all of our open positions and apply online here.

Questions? Contact mrisj@bridgew.edu for more information!

Upcoming Service Project Opportunities for Your Student

MRISJ's annual Bears Fighting Hunger service project is back on Saturday, September 7th from 9-1pm! Students will spend the day volunteering with their fellow Bears at End Hunger New England in honor of 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. We will be packing 13,000 meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Transportation provided!

BSU students can sign up now on EngageBSU here. 

Questions? Contact Laura Mulvey (lmulvey@bridgew.edu). 

Students can also volunteer with the Martin Richard Institute of Social Justice (MRISJ) on Saturday, September 28th for our annual Sharing the Harvest service project! Student volunteers will help prepare the fields and harvest food that will be donated to local food backs to support community members facing food insecurity.

This event is open to current BSU students. Transportation, a light breakfast, and lunch will be provided. BSU students can sign up on EngageBSU here. 

Questions? Contact Laura Mulvey (Lmulvey@bridgew.edu). 

Did you know? There is so much going on around Bridgewater State Univeristy and within our community all year long! We are committed to sharing our BSU stories, videos, and news with everyone as often as we can - visit the website linked below to learn more. 

Click here to view BSU News & Upcoming Events. 

Important Dates, Deadlines, &  Reminders


Fall 2024 Registration & Add/Drop Information
  • Registration for fall 2024 is under way  Click here for the full schedule.
  • If your student has already registered, they can still make changes to their schedule until the end of the add/drop period. Students can access that schedule here. 
  • Be sure to encourage your student to check their account for holds and reach out to their assigned academic advisor prior to registering or changing their courses!
  • Reminder: New to BSU students will recieve advising information to their BSU email once their placement testing has been completed and scored.

2024 - 2025 Academic Calendar

  • Looking for additional information on important dates, like the start of the semester and when winter break. starts? Check out the Academic Calendar here. This resource is updated each academic year. 

Homecoming 2024

  • All family members and supporters are invited to BSU's Homecoming on Saturday October 5th, 2024! Stay tuned for more information. 
Fall 2024 Move-In
  • Move in for First-Year students is scheduled to occur on Thursday, August 29th and Friday, August 30th, 2024.
  • Returning student move-in will begin on Sunday, September 1st.
  • Students will be able to select their move-in day and time within the housing portal in early August. Students should continue to check their BSU emails for further information throughout the remainder of the summer.
  • Be sure to check out the Office of Residence Life and Housing's website here for resources to support your student living on campus! 
Student Employment at BSU
Student Health Insurance
  • Due to Massachusetts law, each student is charged for the University's health insurance plan. If your student gets their health insurance elsewhere, they are able to waive this charge for a limited time. They will need to waive it each year. To access the waiver or enrollment form, please click here.
eBill Information
  • Each semester, your student can see their charges and more on what is called their e-Bill. They can add you as an authorized user on their account so that you can access it too! Click here for more information. 
Parking at BSU
  • If you student plans on parking on campus, they will need to apply for a decal online. 2024-2025 parking decal applications are now open! For more information, click here. 
Updating Emergency Contact Information
  • Your student can add you as an emergency contact on their Student Profile in InfoBear. Ask them about it today! 
Meal Plan Information
Getting Your Student a BSU ID - Connect Card 
  • All students are strongly encouraged to get a BSU ID Card - which we call a Connect Card. The Connect Card is BSU's official ID card, a multi-purpose system that can be used for library privileges, building access, as a meal ticket, and as a debit card. Click here for more information.
Got Questions?

Resource Spotlight
Got Questions

Got Questions is a program that provides a one-stop platform for students to get quick answers to their questions, especially during the start of a new semester. 

Your student should keep an eye out for Got Questions faculty, staff, and libriarian volunteers at various stations around campus the first two days of classes, as well as Got Questions signage throughout campus. These resources are there to help your student navigate campus and get the support they need during this busy time! 

Click here for more information on this program. 

Got Questions support is available throughout the year on the BSU Mobile App - learn more about the App here! 

BSU Votes

Resource Spotlight
BSU Votes

BSU Votes is your resource hub for all things voting! There you'll find important dates & deadlines, resources to check or update your voter registration status, information for first time voters and more!

Kick-Off 2024

Kick-Off Fall 2024

Did you know? All students are invited to a variety of engaging events and programs throughout the month of September to help them start off the semester strong! 

Click here for an event listing for Kick-Off Fall 2024!

Sometimes students want to get involved on campus, but don't know where to start. If this sounds like your student, please encourage them to attend the Kick-Off Involvement Fair on Tuesday September 3rd from 11am to 2pm in University Park. They can also stop by the Center for Student Engagement in the Rondileau Student Union Room 103 for more info on how to get involved!

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