<p>Dear jorr08 : Orientation session 7 is specifically designed for students like you who are traveling long distances to join the BC community but might not want to make the trip in June or July before school starts. Your session would be at the end of August and you will immediately start classes thereafter (September 2, 2008). As for class selection, you might be more limited, but see if you can speak with admissions or your department of interest ahead of time as that might help.</p>
<p>Remember that all freshmen have to attend one of the sessions and with 2200 incoming students in seven sections, you will find 300+ anxious freshmen just like you looking to make friends during the orientation session.</p>
<p>These programs will all help with socialization as will the club recruitment day in September, meals with your dormmates, study groups with classmates, and a million other events like football Saturdays in the Fall.</p>