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BSU Family Hub Newsletter - July at BSU!

Anonymous - Monday, July 15, 2024
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BSU Family Hub

Hey, [FIRST_NAME]! 

July is a busy month here at BSU with summer classes as well as finalizing all our plans for a busy fall semester ahead. 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. 
President Clark shaking hands with new students at Crimson Celebration

New Student Dashboard &
The Crimson Experience

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.  
 
But what about orientation? Orientation is not just an event at Bridgewater State University — it is an engaging process that begins from the moment a new first year student deposits all the way to the end of their first semester! At BSU this is called the “Crimson Experience.” Information on your student's next steps will be sent directly to their BSU email. 

SAVE THE DATE: Crimson Days programming for new to BSU students, including the Crimson Celebration, will begin on Friday August 30th. More info to come! 
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.

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. Applications will be open beginning in August. 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.
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!

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