Our Orientation program, MCPHS Connect, provides incoming students the opportunity to engage with their peers and learn about all the resources MCPHS has to offer. MCPHS Connect is a required, hybrid program that includes a self-paced online module and in-person session.
MCPHS Connect Platform
The MCPHS Connect platform will be your virtual hub for university resources, academics, school policies, and more. Log-in information will be sent to your MCPHS email. We encourage you to complete the online module prior to attending the in-person sessions.
Login with your MCPHS credentials (m#@stu.mcphs.edu and password).
Domestic Students Connect
International Students Connect
On-Campus Orientation Day
In-person sessions will occur on August 31st and September 1st, on the Worcester campus. You are assigned a day below, based on your academic program.
Wednesday, August 31st: Nursing*, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy*, and Physical Therapy* students
Thursday, September 1st: Acupuncture, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Optometry students
*Nursing, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy students are also required to attend an in-person academic day on Thursday, September 1st.
Orientation is mandatory for all students.
If you are an international student, you must complete the general orientation asked of all students, and an international orientation designed for you on Friday, September 2nd.
Optional Live Q and A Sessions
Join in our Live Q and A Sessions via Zoom to ask questions before the start of classes, hear from University administration, as well as representatives from Student Affairs.
Thursday, July 7th | 12 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26th | 4 p.m.
Monday, August 15th | 5:30 p.m.
Join the Q&A session
Questions about Orientation may be directed to mcphs.orientationWor-Man@mcphs.edu.
Please note: This orientation program is for fall 2022 incoming students. Spring 2023 students will receive orientation updates in late fall.