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Transfer Orientation

Welcome to °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ!

The next steps for transfer students are designed to provide them with the information and guidance needed to make their transition to °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ successful. Students are encouraged to bookmark this website and regularly check back. This page will be updated often with important details, updates and new opportunities about their orientation experience. 

If you are joining us in the Spring 2026 semester, please reference the Spring Orientation page with more details about your Spring Crimson Orientation happening on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

If you are joining us in the Fall 2026 semester, you will be assigned a Summer Crimson Orientation date on either August 11 or 12, which will be emailed to your °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ email.

Upon acceptance, each student will receive information via email prompting them to submit their deposit. Deposits may be submitted at bridgew.edu/deposit. Once a student submits their deposit, they will receive a confirmation email and the Transfer Checklist.

The Transfer Checklist guides students through the orientation process for a smooth transition to °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ. The steps outlined are very important and each step should be completed thoroughly. We believe once you complete these steps, you will be in a great position to continue your academic journey at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ. ​

If at any point you have questions or need additional information, please know that Transfer Services is dedicated to supporting you during your transition. We encourage you to reach out and connect with a transfer representative at any point at 508.531.2686 or email TransferCentral@bridgew.edu.

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Transfer Checklist and Transfer 101

Complete the Transfer Checklist to guide you through the transfer process. To familiarize yourself with °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ, please complete the Transfer 101 Online Program.

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Transfer Advising Workshop

To be cleared to register for classes, sign up for a Transfer Advising Workshop. The link to register for an Advising Workshop is available at the end of the Transfer 101 Online Program. If you cannot attend an in-person Transfer Advising Workshop, please email Transfer Services at transfercentral@bridgew.edu.

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Transfer Checkpoint

Your °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Checkpoint is a strongly recommended enrollment step for new transfer students. During this program, you will be able to complete items on your Checklist and make connections with your peers and on-campus resources! More information will be sent to you via email.

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Ask a °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Transfer Advisor

Want to speak with a Transfer Advisor in the Transfer Services Office about your transfer credits, major, course appeals, the transfer process, and more? Email transfercentral@bridgew.edu 
to request an appointment.

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Connect Card and Parking Services

Once you register for classes, you can apply for your parking permit at . To obtain your °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Connect Card ID, please go to and sign on with your °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ username and password.

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Accommodations and Accessibility

Students with disabilities or significantly impactful diagnoses may be eligible for accommodations or other related supports through Student Accessibility Services. Please contact Student Accessibility Services at 508.531.2194 or SAS@bridgew.edu with any questions.

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Speak with a Transfer Ambassador

Do you have questions about what it’s like to be a student at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ? Please email our Transfer Ambassadors at transferambassador@bridgew.edu. Our Transfer Ambassadors are students just like you, who transferred to °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ previously and have now found success as a °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ bear!

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Transfer Orientation

Join us at the new student Orientation! At Orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet with your faculty, learn more about your academic program, and meet other transfer students! More information will be sent to you via email within the upcoming months.

The Connect Card is the official °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ identification card. Please for your new Connect Card today. 

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Download the Mobile App

The °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Mobile app is where you can connect with New Bears on the New Transfer Wall. Log in today using your °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ email address and password.

Watch this  on how to use the app and find other new Bears.