New Student & Transition Programs
Welcome to MCPHS Orientation!
Congratulations on becoming a Cardinal here at MCPHS. We are excited to introduce you to our unique community and innovative campus as well as the city of Boston! Your transition to MCPHS and college life begins with MCPHS Orientation! Our Orientation program is an exciting two-part hybrid program including a one day in-person session and self-paced virtual modules called Connect.
In-Person Orientation
Your mandatory in-person Campus Orientation Day will have special programs for both you, the incoming student, and your family and guest members! Here you will have a chance to engage with other incoming Cardinals.
Connect Platform
Be sure to get into the habit of checking your MCPHS email account throughout the summer regularly in preparation for the year ahead. Please find additional information and dates for in-person Orientation for undergraduates, transfer students, families/guests, and graduate students below.
Questions about Boston Orientation may be directed to mcphs.orientation@mcphs.edu.
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Undergraduate New Student Orientation
We look forward to welcoming you to campus and Boston.
Meet Your Orientation Team Leaders
Izayah Santana
| Programming and Logistics Team LeaderIzayah Santana is in the BS in Premedical Health Studies program with a Nutrition minor. He is originally from Chicopee, MA, and hopes to pursue a career in pediatric emergency medicine. When he’s not attending classes, you can find him outdoors skiing, catching a Sox game, or playing pickleball.
Pedro Aguilar
| Programming and Logistics Team LeaderPedro Aguilar is in the BS in Premedical Health Studies program with a minor in Health Psychology. He is from Congers, NY, and hopes to pursue pediatric oncology or emergency medicine in the future. When he’s not in class, you can find him working in the Admissions Office as a University Ambassador and sometimes as a Marketing Coordinator for the Center for Campus Life. He enjoys watching and participating in musicals, loves going to concerts, traveling, and trying new foods.
Amanda Nguyen
| Small Group Team LeaderAmanda Nguyen is in the Pre-PA program, hoping to become a dermatology or pediatric PA. She is from Stoughton, MA, and outside of school she works as a CNA at a rehab center. Amanda is currently the event coordinator for SGA and the VSA media chair. Next year, she will be the VSA president and SGA senate clerk.
Jarriell Payano
| Small Group Team LeaderJarriell Payano is in the BS in Dental Hygiene with a Nutrition minor. He is from Lawrence, MA, and is Dominican. He has a strong passion for dental hygiene and is dedicated to promoting oral and overall health while making a positive impact in his community. This is his third year working at the CCL for Orientation. Outside of class, he works in sterilization at the MCPHS Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic, is an incoming Resident Assistant for the upcoming school year, and works with COF to help improve dining hall experiences.
Wujuudat Balogun
| Family and Guest Team LeaderWujuudat Balogun is in the BS in Premedical Health Studies program. She is originally from Brooklyn, NY, and hopes to pursue a career in general surgery. When not attending classes, you can find her baking.
George Medrano
| Family and Guest Team LeaderGeorge Medrano is in the BS in Medical and Molecular Biology program with a minor in Chemistry. He is originally from Toronto, Canada, and plans to pursue a career in surgery through the St. George’s University MD pathway. When he’s not attending class, he enjoys playing sports such as baseball, volleyball, and boxing, as well as playing video games, guitar, going for a run, and rock climbing.
Welcome Week
“The in-person orientation helped me meet more people and was also very informative.”