New Student Convocation
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CONTACT DETAILS
Student Engagement and Belonging
StudentEngagement@BristolCC.edu
774.357.2222
G Building Lobby
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Welcome to Bristol!
Date:鈥疻ednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
罢颈尘别:鈥2 to 4 p.m.
Locations:
Fall River 鈥撯疓 Building Atrium
Attleboro 鈥撯2nd Floor Student Lounge
Taunton 鈥撯疪oom 201
New Bedford 鈥撯疪oom 313
The New Student Convocation is a Bristol tradition that honors your accomplishments and marks the official beginning of your college experience. Join us as we welcome you into the Bristol community and kick off this exciting chapter together.
This event connects you to the people, resources and opportunities that will support you along the way!


The Fall River Campus (G Building Atrium) will host the full experience, including a welcome program, club fair, food and interactive activities. Attleboro, Taunton and New Bedford locations will join the celebration with food, giveaways and a livestream of the formal presentation so students at every location can participate.
At Convocation, you鈥檙e invited to sign a traveling banner that represents your commitment to college completion. It will visit all Bristol locations so you can participate no matter where you attend.
Event Highlights
- Short Welcome Program鈥痜eaturing college leaders and student voices.
- Club Fair鈥 Explore student organizations and find your community.
- Food & Fun鈥 Enjoy snacks and interactive activities.
- Banner Signing鈥 Add your name to the鈥淔rom Convocation to Commencement鈥濃痓anner as a pledge to complete your degree.
- Photo Opportunities & Giveaways鈥 Capture the moment and take home Bristol swag.
- Cross-Campus Connection鈥 Events happening at all Bristol locations at the same time.
Why You Should Join Us
Meet new friends in your class
Discover ways to get involved
Make your mark at Bristol
This is more than an event; it鈥檚 a celebration of your hard work and the exciting future ahead. We can鈥檛 wait to welcome you!
