Families,
It is never lost on me that the final newsletter of each academic year coincides with the Boston Marathon. This year also marks the tenth anniversary of the tragic marathon bombing that took five innocent lives and changed life as they know it for many more. Some important life lessons can be learned from those who train for the marathon, and within those teachings, we often view similarities in the lives of college students.
The twenty-six mile run is not a sprint, but an opportunity for everyone to run at their own pace. Runners may take time to find their stride and will likely face obstacles along the way that force them to dig deep and discover traits within themselves they didn't know existed. The growth of a college student is found in the new challenges they explore, the grit and resiliency when the outcome is not as expected, or powering through those late nights to complete a paper or study for an exam.
Just as runners may struggle or cramp up at certain checkpoints and find a second wind at others, students also experience highs and lows that they learn from, dust themselves off, and continue to persevere. Many that experienced the trauma of 2013 and were left with emotional and physical scars have displayed great courage and remind us never to take a moment for granted. In the darkness of that day, we also witnessed some of the greatest moments of humanity which began the slow process of healing as a city and a community.
As runners cross through the finish line on Boylston Street, mostly on adrenaline, they think about their 'why' which helped them endure many days of training and achieve an accomplishment that many never would have dreamed of even a few years ago. For all of our Bulldogs, that finish line can exist at the close of each year as they think back on how much they have developed and matured as college students and people. For our graduates, the finish line is a ceremony unlike any other industry to mark the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and desire.
Just as we will witness runners raise their arms as they cross the tape, followed closely by hugs to the throngs who have come to cheer them on, we consistently remind our students that they are never on this journey alone and should always remember to thank those that made it possible to reach this apex...you!
Congratulations Class of 2023, and we wish you great success in the future! Know that the traits, knowledge, and confidence you have gained along with the tenacity of Bulldog spirit have prepared you well for the next step in your journey.
Wishing all of our Bulldog families a terrific summer ahead.
Best,
Dave Drucker, M. Ed.
Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
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Hey Class of '23 families, don't forget to check out the Commencement website! We look forward to seeing you on May 6, 2023 at 11am in front of Dean College's iconic Dean Hall.
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Cap and Gown Pick Up!
Graduating students can pick up their caps and gowns in the Robbins Family Center for Advising & Career Planning on Monday, April 24th through Wednesday, April 26th between 2-6:30pm. If they haven't already, they will need to complete the First Destination Survey sent through Handshake in order to pick up their caps and gowns. Students who have been accepted into graduate school or landed a job should share their good news with our office!
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Class of '23 Trip to APEX Entertainment |
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Spring Semester Hall Closing Information
Resident returning students are required to depart three hours after the completion of their last exam (this policy is extremely beneficial to those still completing exams). If a student needs an extension due to travel, please refer them to Chapman House to speak with Residence Life. The residence halls will officially close at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 4th (graduating resident students participating in Commencement- see below).
Any exceptions to this policy will be determined by the Office of Residence Life. Students must complete the checkout procedure as discussed in their residence hall meetings. All rooms must be cleaned, and keys properly returned to avoid a room and/or key replacement charge. In the coming weeks, Residence Life will hold hall meetings to communicate all closing expectations to students.
Graduating resident students participating in commencement on Saturday, May 6th have the option to depart after commencement; Residence Life staff will be available until 3pm to assist in the checkout process. In addition, we will offer graduates the opportunity to stay until Sunday, May 7th, and check out by 10am. Students will be required to complete an online form to stay on campus Saturday evening; this will be sent to graduates’ student emails.
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Residence Life- Summer Storage Solution
Bulldog Families,
Each year the College receives requests to store student belongings during the summer months. While unfortunately we do not have space on campus to accommodate these requests, we do have a solution.
We have an exclusive partnership with StorageSquad.com which will pick up, store and re-deliver your student’s items that they will not need until next term. This is a very easy way to make move-out less stressful for you and your student.
Storage Squad offers discounted prices for Dean College students - only $42 for the Mega Box for the entire summer. Reserving your students’ space is simple, just go to Storage Squad and sign up by April 30th. The professional Storage Squad team guarantees an affordable, helpful transition. The move-out process is a streamlined, easy, and affordable option for students’ storage needs.
Here’s how easy it is for you:
Make your reservation at Storage Squad. Pick up FREE boxes and packing tape from Residence Life in Chapman House. Your student packs their belongings. Your student then leaves their belongings to be stored in their room when they leave campus. Storage Squad will pick up your students’ belongings and store everything over the summer and re-deliver in the fall; it’s that simple!
If you have additional questions, please reach out to the
Office of Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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Morton Family Learning Center
The Morton Family Learning Center offers a wide variety of academic supports to help students prepare for final exams, presentations, and projects. Writing, math, and subject area tutoring, presentation practice as well as group and individual study spaces are offered through the Theodore and Cynthia Berenson Center for Writing, Mathematics and Presentation Excellence which is located on the first floor of the Green Family Library Learning Commons. Students can schedule online or drop in to make appointments.
Academic Coaching, a specialized one-on-one, fee-based service for students is presently accepting registrations for the Fall 2023 semester. Students can sign up at any time under Essential Links on Today@Dean or families can email learning@dean.edu to register and/or gain more information about setting up weekly meetings with an Academic Coach who can help with note-taking, time management, organization, study strategies, test preparation, and writing. For Fall 2023, we will offer a new Group Academic Coaching option! We encourage students to head over to the Learning Center page on Today@Dean for more information about Academic Coaching and our many services.
For additional information about our services, please contact the Morton Family Learning Center at 508-541-1768 or email us at learning@dean.edu.
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Get that Summer Job!
The academic year may be ending, but you can still stay in the career mindset this summer! How? Get a summer job or volunteer. There are many transferrable skills to gain from part-time work such as customer service, teamwork, developing your work ethic and so much more.
Graduating? Remember, career services is for life. If you need help with your job hunt, don't hesitate to reach out. Please direct your student to contact Thea Cerio, Director of Career Placement and Internships at tcerio@dean.edu or 508.541.1565.
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2023- 2024 Financial Aid Awards
If you haven’t submitted the 2023-2024 FAFSA, log in to studentaid.gov to complete your application. The earlier you submit the FAFSA, the better as some aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your FSA ID and password and your parent's FSA ID and password (if dependent) will be needed to electronically sign the FAFSA. As always, if you need help filling out the FAFSA or have any questions you can contact the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services at sfp@dean.edu or via phone at (508)-541-1518. Financial aid award letters began to be sent home in mid-March for those who did file the FAFSA. If you are a Massachusetts resident, the deadline for those eligible for state funding is May 1st.
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Fall 2023 Enrollment Deposit! Returning to Dean in Fall 2023?
The enrollment deposit of $250 is required for both pre-registration into fall courses and housing selection for the upcoming semester. Deposits can be paid online or if there is a credit available on the student account the student can email sfp@dean.edu from their Dean email requesting the credit be used towards the deposit. Fall 2023 Billing and Payments via Nelnet will be available early June!!
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Campus Parking 2023- 2024
Is your student interested in the parking lottery for next year? The deadline has passed to complete the parking application, however any student that remains interested should reach out to Captain Erica Abro at eabro@dean.edu.
Students that do not receive a space through the parking lottery will be placed on the waitlist and may be contacted during the summer months as spaces become available. Students that do not receive a parking spot via the parking lottery or the waitlist will not be permitted to bring a vehicle to campus.
Students selected for a campus parking space for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 academic year via the parking lottery will receive an email with their campus parking location by Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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Dance and Theatre Performances
We hope you have had the opportunity to watch our amazing students perform (on the stage and behind the scenes) throughout the year. There are a few more opportunities below. Visit the Dean College Box Office on the front of the Dean College website. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of '23!
Dance Senior Showcase
April 21 & 22, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
Main Stage
Creating a performance from the ground up, our talented senior dance students share their choreography, performance, and production expertise in this annual collaborative showcase. (Not part of your season subscription package.)
Dance Company
April 27-29, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
April 29 & 30, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Award-winning faculty and guest choreographers highlight the impressive talent of our dance majors through a mixed bill of new and restaged dance works, ranging in style from hip-hop to jazz dance, tap to modern, and ballet.
Photos above from the recent production of 'Mr. Burns' and below from Choreographer's Concert and 'Pippin'
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Bulldog athletics had some great moments on the field and the diamond over this past weekend including a dominating 'Senior Day' for women's lacrosse and back-to-back walk-off wins for baseball. Stay up to date with all of your favorite Bulldog athletic teams as they make a push for the playoffs at deanbulldogs.com. Let's Go Bulldogs!
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Calendar Planning
When seeking information about Dean College calendar dates, please use the Official Academic Calendar that is listed on the Dean College website under the heading Academics. Please do not use Google or other internet search engines for the calendar as it is likely to produce outdated and incorrect information.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our offices if we can be of further support to you or your student.
Advising and Career Planning: 508.541.1536
Athletics: 508.541.1816
Campus Safety: 508.541.1888
Dining Services: 508.541.1564
Morton Family Learning Center: 508.541.1768
Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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