Kick-Off 2026

Partnering with BSU Transit, Shuttles will be offered every 30 minutes from East Campus Commons to Colony Place shopping plaza in Plymouth, MA.

BSU Football vs. Curry College
Saturday September 5, 2026
12:00 PM
Mazzaferro Field
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*BSU Students/Faculty/Staff are FREE with Connect Card*
*All other tickets can be purchased at https://bsu6.glitnirticketing.com/bsuticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_BSUtix1840*

BSU Women's Tennis Match vs. Albertus Magnus
Saturday September 5, 2026
1:00 PM
Dr. Henry Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts
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Join us in a showing of Guardians of the Galaxy! Bring your friends and roommates. Rain location is the RSU Grand Ballroom!

Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a sweatshirt!

This event is open and accessible to all members of the campus community.

Tuesday 9/8/26
3:30PM-5:00PM @RSU 106
Chill at this wellness event while making your own sensory spritz, engaging in some self-care, and learning about BSU resources!

BSU Equestrian Shoe
Sunday November 8th
9:00 AM
ABD Equestrian Farm - 39 Miller St, Norfolk, MA 02056
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Friday 9/4/2026
1:00PM-3:00PM @RSU 106
Make connections with new and returning students in a way that fits your vibe through interactive games and/or chill social activities!

RHA and Evening Weekend Engagement will be hosting comedians and a hypnotist!

BSU Women's Soccer Game vs. Wheaton College
Friday September 4, 2026
7:00 PM
Peter Mazzaferro Field
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Celebrate back to school in the Greenhouse and Stearns Botanical Garden! Snacks, lawn games, and activities!

In case of rain, activities will be in DMF atrium, and the Greenhouse will be open rain or shine!

Thursday 9/3/26
3:30PM-5:00PM @RSU 106
Kick off your semester with confidence! Kick off your semester with confidence! Bring your syllabi and schedule to get organized with the academic coaching team!

** Please note, This event has been moved to the RSU Grand Ballroom due to inclement weather**

✨Cultural Festival✨

Come and enjoy a festive evening featuring music, cultural showcases, and sample foods that represent BSU's diverse cultures! Come for the vibes and stay for the prizes, activities, and opportunities to explore cultures from around the world!

This event is sponsored by the Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE), Center for Student Engagement (CSE), Afro-Am Alumni Association, and Alumni and Development.

BSU Men's Soccer Game vs. UMASS Boston
Tuesday September 3, 2026
7:00 PM
Peter Mazzaferro Field
WWW.BSUBEARS.COM

Wednesday 9/2/26
8:00AM-5:00PM @RSU 106
Drop in at the SAS Suite for support on sending your academic accommodation letters to your faculty!

Join Program Council for an exciting Bingo Night as we welcome back the BSU community and kick off Welcome Week. Come through with your best energy, meet new people, and enjoy a night full of laughs, friendly competition, and great prizes. Don’t miss it, we will start checking in folks at 5pm - we hope to see you there!

This campus event is open and accessible to all members of the BSU community

Stop by East Campus Commons to get a free meal swipe and enjoy a delicious pancake bar with lots of toppings while learning more about our Fraternity and Sorority Life community at BSU!

All incoming first-year students will be officially kickoff their honors experience at the Honors First-Year Welcome! The Honors Program is excited to celebrate and connect with incoming students who have accepted their invitation into the program.

Tuesday 9/1/2026
10:00AM-3:00PM @RSU 106
Students can sign up for a time block with a SAS crew member who will showcase your classrooms and highlight aspects of campus! The sign up form is coming in August!

** This event is re-located to the RSU Grand Ballroom due to forecasted inclement weather. All tables will be relocated to the RSU Grand Ballroom at 19 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA 02325 in RSU Room 206 A-208

Start your semester off strong at the Fall 2026 Kick-off Fair! Meet and join over 70 student organizations, connect with campus departments and resources, and explore part-time job opportunities—all in one place. Enjoy free food, music from a live DJ, and everything you need to get involved and make the most of your time at BSU!

Check in at the Info tent with your BSU Spirit Pin for a limited edition swag item!

This event is open and accessible to all members of the campus community. Please note free food and novelties are while supplies last.

New to BSU students who will be commuting to BSU are encouraged to stop by the Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services Office across from the Commuter Lounge in the RSU to make connections with the OCCSS staff, other fellow commuters, and build community before classes begin!

All BSU students who are living on-campus are asked to attend their Resident Floor Meetings in their respective buildings. Students will learn about community expectations, resources, and building relationships with their Resident Assistants and peers on their floors!

Come to the Welcome BBQ on September 1st from 4-6pm in East Campus Commons, Bear's Den, and Flynn Dining Commons!
This event is open and accessible to all members of the campus community.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of advancing LGBTQIA+ student success at Bridgewater State University at this year's Big Queer Welcome (BQW) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the RSU Ballroom.

BQW is an annual event open to the entire BSU community. This joyful and affirming celebration features music, tasty treats, and interactive activities designed to help students, faculty, and staff connect, build community, and make new friendships.

All incoming first-year and transfer students are encouraged to visit their academic buildings to find their classrooms prior to the beginning of the semester. Orientation Leaders will be stations in each of the academic buildings helping with directions, building maps and answering general questions!

All incoming first-year and transfer students are encouraged to visit their academic buildings to find their classrooms prior to the beginning of the semester. Orientation Leaders will be stations in each of the academic buildings helping with directions, building maps and answering general questions!

All incoming first-year and transfer students will be assigned a time & location for their college faculty to welcome them to BSU and their academic program! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from the dean and faculty prior to starting your Fall 2026 semester. For students who have not decided on a major, there will be a 'Still Deciding' session as well!

All incoming first-year and transfer students will be assigned a time & location for their college faculty to welcome them to BSU and their academic program! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from the dean and faculty prior to starting your Fall 2026 semester. For students who have not decided on a major, there will be a 'Still Deciding' session as well!

All incoming first-year and transfer students will be assigned a time & location for their college faculty to welcome them to BSU and their academic program! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from the dean and faculty prior to starting your Fall 2026 semester. For students who have not decided on a major, there will be a 'Still Deciding' session as well!

All incoming first-year and transfer students will be assigned a time & location for their college faculty to welcome them to BSU and their academic program! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from the dean and faculty prior to starting your Fall 2026 semester. For students who have not decided on a major, there will be a 'Still Deciding' session as well!

All incoming first-year and transfer students will be assigned a time & location for their college faculty to welcome them to BSU and their academic program! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from the dean and faculty prior to starting your Fall 2026 semester. For students who have not decided on a major, there will be a 'Still Deciding' session as well!

To help make lines go a bit quicker, any students interested in eating on campus for lunch assigned to this event are encouraged to east in East Campus Commons (ECC). Dining halls are open for business where you can use your BSU Meal Plan, cash, debit/credit or flex dollars. Just make sure to be back at the Rondileau Student Union (RSU) Auditorium at 1:15pm for your next session!

To help make lines go a bit quicker, any students interested in eating on campus for lunch assigned to this event are encouraged to east in Flynn Dining Commons in Tillinghast Hall (Tilly). Dining halls are open for business where you can use your BSU Meal Plan, cash, debit/credit or flex dollars. Just make sure to be back at the Rondileau Student Union (RSU) Auditorium at 1:15pm for your next session!

What better way to learn about how your experiences can be applied to future experiences and opportunities than hearing from experienced student leaders? Career Services & Internship will be hosting a gameshow to learn about how you can take advantage of opportunities to expand your skills throughout your time as a BSU Bear!

All incoming first-year & transfer students will be led by their Orientation Leaders outside for an energizer between sessions! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow incoming BSU Bears!

All new to BSU students will watch the production "Back to Life" put on Drug Story Theater at 3:30PM on Monday, August 31, 2026. WARNING: This production and post conversation will help to educate the BSU community on the dangers of fentanyl, and how to reverse an unintended overdose. This is life saving information we look forward to our BSU Bear community being educated on!

Our annual RSU takeover is on August 31st from 5-10PM. Different organizations and departments host events around RSU. Free food and fun prizes to win! More Info to Come!
This event is open and accessible to all members of the campus community.

You've moved in your belongings, now what? Come meet up with the Orientation Leaders for activities, take a campus tour, grab a snack and a farewell picture! Fall 2026 is here, so it's time to jump in!

This is the best location if you moved your student into any of these halls: Scott, Woodward, or Pope Hall.

Come connect with the Orientation Leaders (OLs) and your fellow incoming Bears after you've dropped your belongings off in your room. This will be a great opportunity to meet new friends and familiarize yourself with campus.

This is the best location if you moved into any of these halls: Shea, Durgin, Stonehouse, Weygand, Crimson, Miles, DiNardo, or Student Apartments.

You've moved in your belongings, now what? Come meet up with the Orientation Leaders for activities, take a campus tour, grab a snack and a farewell picture! Fall 2026 is here, so it's time to jump in!

This is the best location if you moved your student into any of these halls: Scott, Woodward, or Pope Hall.

Come stop by the Bear Crossing Lounge on the ground floor of the Rondileau Student Union (RSU) for a night of board games and video games with some of your newest BSU Bears!

Come stop by the Rondileau Student Union (RSU) Ballroom for a night of trivia! There will be an ice cream bar for the first 100 students to arrive!

Looking for a fun movie night with your newest BSU Bear friends? Come to Moakley Auditorium for a relaxing night of laughs!