October 11, 2026 to October 17, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples Day – College Closed
UMass Boston Office Hours
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Fall 2026 Graduation Application Closes
AI Skills to Build, Grow, and Succeed- Meta Small Business AI Training - Boston
Free to attend · Light bites provided · Space is limited
Join Meta for a free, hands-on morning session in Boston and a chance to win a pair of Meta AI glasses. Start at 9 a.m. with check-in, coffee, and time to try Meta's newest AI glasses for yourself.
From 10 – 11:45 a.m., work alongside expert facilitators and fellow Boston business owners in an interactive workshop on practical AI skills for your business such as shaping your strategy, streamlining your business operations, and turning your ideas into campaigns and content.
What you'll take away:
- Practical AI skills and assets you can use the same week and heading into the holiday season
- A way to assess your current approach and turn insights into informed next steps using Meta's tools
- New connections with business owners in your community
Who should attend: Solopreneurs and small business owners across all industries. Bring whatever you're already using or start from scratch.
What to bring: Laptop or phone
Salem State University visits BHCC
UMass Lowell Office Hours
UMass Lowell visits BHCC
This Session: Time Management
Activity: Students create a weekly schedule, blocking out times for classes, study, extracurriculars, and personal time.
Reflection: How much time are they spending on procrastination? What adjustments can they make?
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Lesley University Office Hours
Join the Admissions & Recruitment department to learn about the application process, admissions requirements and application deadlines for Central Processing Certificate, Medical Assistant Certificate, Paramedic Studies - associate in science, Paramedic Certificate, CNA/Patient Care Technician Certificate, Pharmacy Technician Certificate, Surgical Technology - associate in science, Emergency Medical Technician.
*This is a mandatory information session for applicants applying to programs listed above.
Meditation and Breathwork
This Session: Time Management
Activity: Students create a weekly schedule, blocking out times for classes, study, extracurriculars, and personal time.
Reflection: How much time are they spending on procrastination? What adjustments can they make?
TOEFL Study Groups
Facilitated by Todd Hannig
Small group sessions focused on improving skills related to the TOEFL English proficiency exam.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
UMass Boston Office Hours
Recreation Open Gym
Boot camp (Circuit Training)
Talking Transfer
Have questions about transferring? Want to learn more about the transfer resources available at BHCC? Stop by the B Lobby for a transfer community gathering focused on helping you plan your path to a Bachelor’s degree. Transfer advisors will be on hand to answer your questions, share helpful resources, and guide you through the next steps in your transfer journey. Bring your questions—we're here to help!
Suffolk University Office Hours
Intro to Using Handshake Workshop
Are you new to Handshake? Would you like to go through the site and know how to best use it? Come by the info session!
This workshop is for students who have a career path in mind already. In this workshop, students will actively create a career plan, using MassHire 360 and Career Coach, free online resources at BHCC. Using these resources, students will be able to confirm what licensure or certifications are required, search for potential employers or transfer schools, and identify required skills for their career goal.
Join award-winning filmmaker, visual artist and performing artist Oldren Romero for an interactive conversation on how his personal experience of coming to America.
Panelists:
Amy Lara, SOAR Engineer, National Grid
Ron Keler, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Cleartelligence
Friday, October 16, 2026
Last day to withdraw from course with “W” grade – Mini Session I
Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?
Join the free Exploring Leadership Seminar, a 9-week on-campus experience open to all BHCC students. Over the course of 9 weeks, you'll dive into a variety of topics with engaging lectures, interactive activities, and presentations from professionals in the field.
Lunch will be provided. Textbook will be provided at no cost: “Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference" by Susan R Komives, Nance Lucas, and Timothy R. McMahon. For questions please contact studentactivities@bhcc.edu.
TOEFL Study Groups
Facilitated by Todd Hannig
Small group sessions focused on improving skills related to the TOEFL English proficiency exam.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Career Advising 101 - Major & Career Exploration
This workshop is for students still deciding on the major or career that’s right for them. Students will learn about the Career Planning Process, and be introduced to the six BHCC Pathways as they begin to connect their BHCC Program of Study to their career goals. Students will also use Career Coach, one of BHCC’s free career resources, where they will take the Career Coach Assessment to see what career paths are a good fit for them based on their skills and interests.