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New Student Orientation

Welcome Day

Your Pioneer Welcome starts here.

Friday, August 21, 2026

You have registered for classes. Now it's time to get connected.

Welcome Day brings new students together with the people, places and resources that will support them at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Join us at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ location where you plan to take most of your classes, meet other new Pioneers and get comfortable before the semester begins.

You do not need to have everything figured out. That is why orientation is so important — at Welcome Day, we’ll point you in the right direction. 

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Main Campus

107 College Drive, Butler
Succop Theater

Session 1: Business & Information Technology; STEM; Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health
Program: 10 AM - 1 PM | Check-in: 9:30 AM

Session 2:
Education & Behavioral Sciences; Liberal Arts; High School Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
Program: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Check-in: 11 AM

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ @ Armstrong

1100 Fourth Avenue, Ford City

Program: 10 AM - 12 PM | Arrival: Arrive at any time!

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ @ Brockway

1200 Wood Street, Brockway

Program: 9 AM - 11 AM | Check-in: 8:30 AM

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ @ Cranberry

250 Executive Drive, Cranberry Township

Program: 10 AM - 12 PM | Check-in: 9:30 AM

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ @ Lawrence

2658 Ellwood Road, New Castle

Program: 11 AM - 2 PM | Arrival: Arrive at any time!


What to expect

Welcome Day is a chance to get connected before classes begin. Programming may vary by location, but you can expect to:

  • Meet Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty and staff
  • Connect with student services and academic support
  • Learn more about your program and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ location
  • Ask questions before classes begin
  • Meet other new Pioneers
  • Receive your Welcome Day materials and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ T-shirt 

After you RSVP, check your email for a confirmation, reminders and additional information before Welcome Day. 


Frequently asked questions

All new students are expected to participate. If you cannot attend in person, contact studentservices@bc3.edu so we can help you determine the appropriate option.

RSVP for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ location where you plan to take most of your classes.

You may bring up to two guests. 

Students enrolled in virtual programs will receive additional details via email in August. Contact lauren.buchanan@bc3.edu if you have any questions. 

Contact studentservices@bc3.edu so we can help you determine the appropriate option. 

After you RSVP, you’ll receive an email confirmation. We’ll also send reminders before Welcome Day with more information. 


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