Orientation Programs

Throughout the summer, new students will have opportunities to learn more about the Wentworth community through in-person and virtual experiences.

New Student Orientation (NSO)

During NSO, students will review their fall semester class schedule, meet staff and administrators, learn about opportunities and resources on campus, and make connections with their fellow incoming students. A team of Orientation Leaders will guide students throughout their time on campus.

New Student Orientation is required of all new students. A virtual orientation option will be available to students who live more than 500 miles from campus.

May 26: All students must register for orientation prior to May 26. Deposited students should visit their admitted student portal to register for orientation.
June 10 - 18: Three in-person orientation programs will be offered on the dates below. Students stay on campus overnight for orientation. Please click here to view a tentative schedule for NSO.
- Session 1: June 10-11
- Session 2: June 13-14
- Session 3: June 17-18

Wentworth Opening Week (WOW)

Wentworth Opening Week is our official welcome program for all first-year and transfer students at Wentworth. All new students at Wentworth participate in this four-day introduction to college life. WOW is an institute-wide initiative that brings all students, staff, and faculty together to help welcome new students and transition them to life at Wentworth. No registration is required for Opening Week.

August 28: Day 1 of New Student Move-In
August 29: Day 2 of New Student Move-In
August 29-September 1: Wentworth Opening Week
September 3: First Day of Class

Sample schedules from 2023 are available below. The 2024 schedule will be posted in the summer.