UMass Dartmouth Parents and Families

09/10/2026

The Student Organization Fair is all about creating a sense of belonging and helping students find their people, pursue their passions, and discover their purpose.

Kudos to Chris Laib, Director of Student Engagement & Leadership, his incredible team, and all our student organizations that showed up to welcome and engage our first-year students.

I love this time of year! 💙💛

09/09/2026

Find Your People, Find Your Balance
Therapy Groups, Supportive Spaces & Wellness Experiences

Why Try Group Therapy?
College can feel overwhelming—but students do not have to navigate it alone. Group therapy offers a supportive space to connect with students facing similar challenges, learn from one another, and receive encouragement and honest feedback. It is a chance to feel understood, build new skills, and discover that you are not alone.

Real Connections: A Space to Share, Grow & Belong
Looking to build stronger relationships, communicate with greater confidence, and feel more connected on campus? Join a welcoming, supportive group where you can share experiences, gain new perspectives, and develop practical skills for navigating relationships and college life.
• Day: Wednesdays
• Time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
• Location: Counseling Center
• Start Date: Wednesday, October 7
• Cost: Free
Come as you are—and discover the power of connection, support, and personal growth.

Moving Forward Together: Finding Hope After Loss

A Student Support Circle
Grief can feel especially isolating while navigating college life—but you do not have to carry it alone. Join a welcoming, supportive space to connect with other students who understand loss, share at your own pace, and learn healthy ways to cope and heal.
• Day: Fridays
• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Counseling Center
• Start Date: Friday, October 16
• Cost: Free
The group begins the first Monday in October and meets for one hour. Drop-ins are always welcome—come whenever you need connection and support.

Midday Reset: Breathe, Recharge & Refocus
Step away from the demands of the day and give yourself 30 minutes to pause, breathe, and recharge. Join Nik Olendzki and Kari Mofford for free weekly guided meditation sessions designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and support your overall well-being.
No meditation experience is necessary.

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome, and each virtual session includes a brief introduction, guided meditation, and time for reflection. Attend whenever your schedule allows—there is no obligation to participate every week.

• Day: Tuesdays
• Time: 12:00 pm- 12:30 pm
• Location: Counseling Center
• Start Date: September 1
• Cost: Free

New participants and beginners are always welcome! Contact: Nik Olendzki at [email protected] or Kari Mofford at [email protected] for Zoom Link.

Proud, Connected & Supported: LGBTQ+ Community Circle

Find connection, encouragement, and community in a welcoming and affirming space created for LGBTQ+ students. This group offers an opportunity to share experiences, discuss what matters to you, navigate college life, and build meaningful connections with others who understand.

Come as you are—whether you want to talk, listen, connect, or simply be in community. All identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community are welcome.
• Day: Tuesdays
• Time: 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm
• Location: Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality (CWGS)
• Start Date: September 29
• Cost: Free

Facilitated by Michael Murgo, Ph.D., Psychologist, UMass Dartmouth Counseling Center

09/07/2026

Coach your atudent from home! 🎉 Happening This Week at UMass Dartmouth! There’s plenty to get involved in!

The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership, Intramural Recreation, the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, and the Student Events Association are hosting several exciting events this week!

Student Organization Fair
Connect with more than 100 student organizations, offices, and departments—no registration required!

Every student should consider joining at least one academic organization and one social organization. It is a great way to make friends, build leadership skills, and feel connected to the UMassD community.

Community Service Day of Impact
Give back, connect with others, and make a difference! Two service sessions are available.

Transportation, a T-shirt, food trucks, and a group photo will be provided. It will be a fun and meaningful day of service and remembrance!

Register through Corsair Engage at
https://umassd.givepulse.com/event/862495-911-day-of-service-and-remembrance-at-sharing-the-harvest

Intramural Sports

Registration is now open for intramural leagues! Physical activity and recreation can improve mood, reduce stress, increase energy, and strengthen your sense of belonging.
Do not sit on the sidelines—get moving, meet new people, and have fun!

Register at IMLeagues.com/UMassD
Get involved. Stay active. Serve others. Find your community! 💙💛

09/06/2026

2026 Fall Important Days

Fall 2026 is off to a great start! Mark your calendar with these important dates and deadlines.

Fall 2026 Important Dates
September 7 – Labor Day (No Classes)
September 9- Student Organization Fair
September 13 – Campus-Wide Day of Service – Sign up fo your hour of service and transportation
October 12 – Indigenous Peoples' Day (No Classes)
October 13 – Classes Resume
October 28 – Mental Health Day (No Classes)
November 2 – Fall Registration Begins
November 11 – Veterans Day (No Classes)
November 12 – Classes Resume
November 25 – Thanksgiving Break Begins after last class. Students may leave belongings in their residence hall rooms- please take valuables home.
November 30 – Classes Resume
December 9 – Last Day of Classes
December 10 – Study Day
December 10- Moonlight Breakfast
December 11 – Final Exams Begin
December 17 – Final Exams End
December 17- Residence Halls Close for Winter Break. Students in need of housing may apply for winter break housing

Here's to a successful Fall 2026! 💙🧡

Access the academic calendar online using this link Academic Calendar | UMass Dartmouth https://www.umassd.edu/academiccalendar

09/05/2026

Convocation marks the beginning of a student’s academic journey. I had the pleasure of welcoming our new students. Our faculty showed up strong!!

Students were challenged by Chancellor Mark Fuller, Provost Ramprasad Balasubramanian, Professor Sukalyan Sengupta, Romeo Josey, SGA President and Jackie Sassin, Senior to show up, participate, take intellectual and personal risks, seek help, build relationships, use technology responsibly, and intentionally create their own college experience.

My favorite quotes:

“College is not something that simply happens to you. You have to participate in it.” — Provost Ram Bala

“Your experience here is yours to create.” — Jackie Sassin

“Master your time before your time masters you.” — Romeo Josey

Romeo Josey said it best- You have absolutely no idea what you're capable of yet. Welcome Class of 2030. Looking forward to all you achieve! 💙💛💙

Loved seeing our Deans, faculty and staff who helped with Move-in, on stage and joined students for lunch. Thank you Michael Goodman, Crystal Lubinsky, Brian Ayotte, R Thomas Boone, Tesfay Meressi, Jessica Fernandes Gomes, Ann Kim. Philip Scher, Denise Baxter, Yanlai Chen, Kimberly Christopher, Karen Barnett, Madan Annavarjula, Robert Griffin III, Robert T Jones, Jay Zysk, Heather Quire, Lauren Abad, and all of our faculty and ataff who show up for students.

09/05/2026

Happening Today- Arnie’s Thrift Store on Balsam & Spruce Quad at 10 am- 2 pm. The place to go if your student has needs or just wants to shop and see what’s available.

09/03/2026

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09/02/2026

Blue & Gold Weekend registration is live!💙💛

Join us on October 23-24 for a weekend filled with festivities, football, and Corsair friends!

UMass Dartmouth Alumni don't miss out! The first 200 alumni who register online for the Corsair Party Tent will receive a free gift!

Register today at umassd.edu/bluegoldweekend!

October 23-24: A celebration for UMassD alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff

09/01/2026

https://youtu.be/PDo5VS8cQLA

Welcome back, Corsairs! A new academic year is here at UMass Dartmo...

08/30/2026

NEW STUDENT WELCOME SCHEDULE- Part 1
Monday, August 31 & Tuesday, September 1, 2026

MONDAY, AUGUST 31
9:30 AM | Breakfast at The Grove
Balsam & Spruce residents

10:00–10:30 AM | Commuter Check-In
Campus Center, Mezzanine Level
Commuters may park in Lots 4, 5, 6, or 6A and walk to the Campus Center automatic doors.

10:30 AM | CLASS PHOTO – Claire T. Carney Library
It’s your moment to shine, Corsairs! Join your classmates for the annual Class Photo and celebrate the beginning of your UMassD journey.

11:00 AM–2:30 PM | ROTATING ACTIVITIES
Balsam Residents & Commuters A–L

11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Speak Up: Dramatic Dialogues – Main Auditorium

An interactive theatre program focused on consent, alcohol and other drug use, sexual violence prevention, and bystander intervention.

12:15–1:15 PM: Lunch – The Grove

1:30–2:30 PM: Balsam Free Time / Commuter Meeting – CCB 149

Connect with other commuter students, learn about campus resources and involvement opportunities, explore ridesharing, and get tips for making the most of your UMassD experience.

Spruce Residents & Commuters M–Z

11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Spruce Free Time / Commuter Meeting – CVPA 153

Connect with other commuter students, learn about campus resources and involvement opportunities, explore ridesharing, and get tips for making the most of your UMassD experience.

12:15–1:15 PM: Speak Up: Dramatic Dialogues – Main Auditorium

An interactive theatre program focused on consent, alcohol and other drug use, sexual violence prevention, and bystander intervention.

1:30–2:30 PM: Lunch – The Grove

2:30–4:00 PM | FIND YOUR CLASSROOMS!
Explore campus and make sure you know where you’re headed for the first day of classes.

4:00–5:30 PM | Dinner at The Grove
4:00–4:45 PM Balsam & Commuters
4:45–5:30 PM Spruce:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

9:00–9:30 AM | Commuter Check-In
Campus Center, Mezzanine Level
Park in Lots 4, 5, 6, or 6A.

9:30–10:15 AM | ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Meet your deans and academic advisors, learn what to expect academically, and discover resources that will help you start strong.

Charlton College of Business: CCB 149
College of Arts & Sciences: Main Auditorium
College Now: CVPA 153
College of Engineering: Library 205 & 207
College of Nursing & Health Sciences: Library 206
College of Visual & Performing Arts: Dion 116

10:15 AM | BANDANAS, PINS & PRIDE!
Grab your UMassD gear, meet Arnie the Corsair, snap a photo, and show your Corsair pride as we head to Convocation!

10:45 AM | CONVOCATION – Amphitheatre
Celebrate the official start of your UMassD journey with your classmates, faculty, and staff. Expect music, inspiration, and plenty of Corsair pride!

11:30 AM–2:00 PM | ALL-CAMPUS PICNIC – Main Quad
Enjoy food, music, games, activities, and time with your new UMassD community.

2:00–3:00 PM | I’M FIRST: FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT WELCOME RECEPTION – CCB 149
First-generation Corsairs are invited to connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, enjoy food and music, and learn about resources to help you thrive at UMassD.

Look for Full Welcome Week Schedule on September 3
Welcome to UMass Dartmouth. Your Corsair journey starts here! 💙💛