Undergraduate New Student Orientation

There will be two separate schedules at Orientation: one for incoming students and one for family members/guests. Students and their family members/guests will start the day together, then split up and attend their respective programs. Students and family members/guests will reunite later in the day.

Each session will run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m as follows:

• Check-in will be from 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Welcome address kicks off at 9 a.m.
• Required sessions end at 4:30 p.m.

From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. you can join Academic School Breakouts from faculty; explore the University Services & Support Reception; attend individual meetings with Student Financial Services; take campus tours; and enjoy a sweet treat.

Questions? View our Orientation FAQs.

Thursday, June 20

Parking is available at the Simmons University garage with overflow spots available at the Museum of Fine Arts garage.
Please use the following addresses for the garages:

• Simmons Garage | 86-96 Avenue Louis Pasteur | Boston, MA 02115
• Museum of Fine Arts Garage | 20 Museum Rd | Boston, MA 02115

These parking garages require the use of vouchers for MCPHS orientation attendees upon exiting in order for your parking to be free. The vouchers at Simmons will be given out at the entry gate. Vouchers for those parking at the Museum of Fine Arts garage will be given out at orientation check in on the MCPHS campus.

Friday, June 21

Parking is available at the Simmons University garage. Please use the following address:

• Simmons Garage | 86-96 Avenue Louis Pasteur | Boston, MA 02115.

This parking garage requires the use of vouchers for MCPHS orientation attendees upon exiting in order for your parking to be free. The voucher will be given out at the entry gate.

Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23

Parking is available at Boston Latin School. Please use the following address:

• Boston Latin | 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur | Boston, MA 02115.

This parking lot is free for all MCPHS orientation attendees

Additional Parking Offerings

Paid parking lots include:

• Longwood Galleria | 350 Longwood Ave | Boston, MA 02115
• MASCO | 375 Longwood Ave | Boston, MA 02115

Parking is not available in hospital garages. We are unable to validate parking. Limited street parking is available in the area; please note any posted parking rules or enforcements.

For a more convenient and affordable option, we recommend taking public transportation, the closest MBTA stop to campus is the Longwood Medical Area stop on the Green “E” Heath Street line. For up-to-date service schedules visit www.mbta.com.

Orientation will be held in a variety of spaces on campus. Students and guests can expect to spend a portion of the day in a large lecture hall space with tiered seats that are similar to an auditorium. Seats and desks are connected, although they are adjustable. This space has a projector, as well as microphones to amplify the presenters.

The University Services and Support Expo will be in a large open space, with tables that students and guests can visit, giving them an opportunity to speak with a variety of campus representatives. The select-a-sessions will be held in smaller, classroom-style rooms. Amplification is available in some of these spaces. If you need an ADA accommodation related to amplification or any other accessibility need, please contact mcphs.orientation@mcphs.edu two weeks prior to your Orientation session date so that accommodations can be arranged.