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Orientation

Orientation programs at »»ÆÞÂÛ̳ ensure the start of your college career is a successful one.

Key dates and information will be released in the coming months. In the meantime, learn more about the types of orientation programs we offer incoming students.

Gateways Orientation

Students can settle into campus and learn essential information before classes start during Gateways Orientation.

The program helps students form their first connections on campus through collaboration with student leaders, faculty and staff members who can give them an idea of what to expect at »»ÆÞÂÛ̳.

Gateways Orientation Info

Gateways Orientation for the Class of 2029 will be Wednesday, August 20, 2025 through Monday, August 25, 2025. Schedules will be available this summer.

Patrick Rogers, Director of Orientation and Transition
Email: gateways@g.holycross.edu
Phone: 508-793-2603

 

Gateways International Orientation

»»ÆÞÂÛ̳ hosts a special Gateways Orientation for international students. The program, for F-1 visa holders and dual citizens living abroad, helps incoming students with the transition to living and learning in the United States.

All incoming international students are expected to attend this orientation program and will go on to participate in the Gateways Orientation.

Gateways International Student Orientation Info

Dates
Sunday, August 17, 2025 through Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Contact
Patrick Rogers, Director of Orientation and Transition
Email: gateways@g.holycross.edu
Phone: 508-793-2603

Odyssey

The Office of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity (JEBI) offers the Odyssey program for first-year students who are first-generation to college, BIPOC or eligible for the Pell Grant.

Odyssey consists of three components: the August program for incoming first-year students, the assigning of a peer mentor for your first year at »»ÆÞÂÛ̳ through The Mentor Program and Odyssey Engagement events throughout the academic year. Students participating in this program will continue to participate in Gateways Orientation.
Office of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity

Odyssey Info

Dates
Saturday, August 17, 2024 through Tuesday August, 20, 2024

Contact
Jerrel A. Burgo, Director of Student Inclusion & Belonging, Office of Justice, Equity, Belonging, and Identity
Email: odyssey@holycross.edu
Phone: 508-793-2758

Passport

Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR) offers Passport, an academic program designed to assist promising first-year students in their transition to the educational experience at »»ÆÞÂÛ̳. Admission to the program is limited to invited students only, and there is no cost to participate. Invitations for eligible students are mailed along with acceptance packages from »»ÆÞÂÛ̳. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The program has three components: a four-week summer session before classes begin, regular workshops and mentoring in the fall and a spring retreat. Students participating in this program will also participate in Gateways Orientation.
Passport Details

Passport Info

Dates
Saturday, July 26, 2025 through Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Contact
Chris Holguin, Passport Director and Associate Director of Academic Services and Learning Resources
Email: passport@holycross.edu
Phone: 508-793-2713

Views From Orientation

Orientation leaders share a laugh following the completion of the 2022 Gateways program that welcomed the class of 2026 to »»ÆÞÂÛ̳.

Incoming freshman from the class of 2026 participate in the Gateways orientation program.

Students gather on the lawn to enjoy food trucks, games and company during an orientation event.

Orientation season is a beautiful time to be on campus, allowing students to learn and enjoy the process outdoors.

Not only do orientation sessions offer chances to learn during the day, but they also provide a chance to unwind during the first days on campus.

Dinners, dessert mixers and general relaxation time are all a part of orientation at »»ÆÞÂÛ̳.