Orientation is where your creative community begins.
New Student Orientation will be held on campus for all incoming fall 2026 students on June 25th and June 30th. Students and their families are invited to attend one of these days to get prepared for their transition to MassArt.
RSVP NowIf you cannot attend in June, there will be another session on Move-In Day, Saturday, August 29, 2026. More information will be available over the summer.
Complete Pre-Orientation via Campus Groups. When you deposited at MassArt, you received an invitation to join Campus Groups. This is where you will find important information as you prepare to attend Orientation.
Be sure to:
For all resident students, Move-In Day will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Move-In Day is an exciting milestone — your first step toward settling into your new creative home.
Look out for an email from the Office of Housing and Residence Life with detailed instructions about arrival times, check-in details, and what to bring.
Plan ahead, review your checklist, and get ready to unpack more than just your boxes.
At MassArt, every first-year and foundation-year transfer student is paired with a Primer—a dedicated student leader who will serve as your guide and go-to resource throughout Welcome Week.
Your Primer will:
Welcome Week has a variety of programs and activities to welcome you to the community and prepare you to thrive as a MassArt student. Welcome Week is from Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Thursday, September 3, 2026.
At MassArt, your success isn’t just about what happens in the studio. You’ll have a strong network of support from day one.
During Orientation and Welcome Week, you’ll learn about:
