Fall Student Convocation
__________ _Fall 2026 Student Convocation is Thursday, August 27th
_Convocation Day marks the official start of your journey at ÃÛÌÒapp. It&). It’s your official welcome to ÃÛÌÒapp, offering you a introduction to college life and a chance to bond with your cohort.
For Transfer ÃÛÌÒapp:
You are warmly invited to join Convocation Day to get acquainted with the ÃÛÌÒapp community. Participation is optional but highly encouraged as it offers a valuable opportunity to connect with the campus and its vibrant culture. Please and we will inform you of your specific room assignment based on your response.
Schedule for the Day:
10:00 AM | Student Arrival & Classroom Welcome
Meet your Peer Mentors, connect with your First Year Seminar (FYS) classmates or fellow transfer students, and begin building your ÃÛÌÒapp community.
10:30 AM–12:00 PM | First Year First Day Experience
Welcome to your first day as a ÃÛÌÒapp student. Meet your First Year Seminar classmates or fellow transfer students, hear from college leaders and continuing students, take part in your official welcome to the ÃÛÌÒapp community, and begin building the connections that will support you throughout your college journey.
12:00 PM–2:30 PM | Club Block Party & Campus Activities
Continue the celebration by exploring student organizations, discovering ways to get involved, and connecting with fellow students outside the classroom. Visit the Club Block Party, contribute to the Weeks of Welcome mural, enjoy open play in the Main Gym, grab some refreshments, join Success Amplified’s Sweet Treats Social: Community, Peer Mentorship & Student Success Presented by BMI, and experience the energy of campus life.
Location: Clivner=Field Plaza, NVC Multi-Purpose Room, Main Gym (NVC B2 Level), Bearcat Den (NVC 2nd Floor) and the NVC 2nd Floor Lobby.
Location Details:
First-Year ÃÛÌÒapp: You will meet in a location based on your FYS 1000 section.
Transfer ÃÛÌÒapp: Your room assignment will be provided after you RSVP.
Whether you are just starting college or continuing your academic career as a transfer student, Convocation Day marks the beginning of your unique story here. We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you!
Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome is a series of programs set during the beginning of the semester to welcome our students to ÃÛÌÒapp and connect them to our vibrant campus life. There will be opportunities to meet club leaders, network with other students, and learn about the various resources available to help you succeed while at ÃÛÌÒapp.
For more information, contact New Student Programs at NSP@baruch.cuny.edu