Orientation Program at MCLA

Our Orientation program serves as an aid in the transition of our undergraduate students to MCLA through a college wide student centered program highlighting our college's educational opportunities as well as providing social and developmental resources.

During orientation, you will register for classes, meet other new students, learn about valuable resources, collect information on different clubs & organizations on-campus and have lots of fun! Information regarding our upcoming sessions will be sent to all accepted and paid deposited students in the next coming months.  Please be sure to set up your First Class Account if you have not yet done so.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there an Orientation Program for Parents & Families?
Yes! We provide a Family Program to help our family members gain a better perspective of what their students will encounter as a new student. This Orientation program will discuss the college's policies & procedures, residential life, dinning services, clubs & organizations, public safety, financial aid, and much more! Please join us!

How do I sign up?
There is no need to contact the office to reserve a space for our September 6th session. All the information you will need will be included in our mailing and online within the month of August.

Where can parents and families stay?
Please visit the The Berkshire Visitors Bureau.  They maintain a database of local hotels and may have specials they can offer you.  The Bureau can also help plan your stay if you would like to explore the Berkshires before or after visiting us. For your convenience we have also created a list of area hotels.

What time do the Orientation sessions begin and end? 
We ask that students and families check into the program at Murdock Hall by 8:15 am if placement testing is required. Our opening session will begin shortly after 10:00 am. Parent sessions and student academic meetings should be completed between by 4:30 pm. This will allow plenty of time to travel back home or stay and visit the Berkshires!

What does the $30.00 per guest fee include?
The $30.00 per guest covers the charges for the following items during the Orientation Program:

Continental Breakfast, Lunch, printed materials including a MCLA folder, Parent Resource guide and additional college informational publications.