Worcester Tour Route
Which direction do you turn when you leave the admissions building to start your tour?
To the right, toward Elm Park and Roxbury Street.
How many veterinarians work in the Lenfest Animal Health Center at Becker?
7 veterinarians!
Are students required to live on campus?
No. We have a roughly 50:50 split of students living on campus versus those living off campus.
What are the two locations of the Collaborative Learning Center?
Worcester: Linden Hall
Leicester: Swan Learning Commons
You've just introduced yourself to your group. Where do you go next?
Up the stairs by Student Health to the area with the tables.
What is the first area you visit in the Weller Academic Building?
The Ruska Library.
What is MassDiGI and what types of programs does it run?
The Massachusetts Digital Games Institute is a statewide center for collaboration among academia, state government, and industry to grow the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
The Summer Innovation Program is a twelve-week internship for college students to create and publish games over the summer.
Live Studio allows students to work with industry partners on real games currently on the market.
The Campus Activities Board, or CAB, organizes student-led social, cultural, and education events for both campuses.
Students can join as a member at any point during their time at Becker.
What are the two locations of the Center for Career Education and Advising?
Worcester: Weller Academic Building, 3rd Floor
Leicester: Fuller Campus Center, 1st Floor
What is the first building you enter with your group?
The Borger Academic Center.
What hall and room serve as our showroom this fall?
Cedar Hall, Room 101.
Where do students pursuing a degree in mental health counseling have a chance to observe and practice on campus?
The Community Counseling Clinic in Leicester.
What division athletics does Becker participate in?
Division III!
There are two times a year that you must meet with your advisor. When are they?
Registration for classes - you must meet with your advisor to lift your hold from picking classes.
What hall and room serve as our showroom this fall?
Hampshire Hall, Room 11.
What offices are located in the Student Administrative Services building? (Name all 3!)
Financial Aid
Registrar's Office
Student Accounts
The Lenfest Animal Health Center sees dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and birds but does NOT see which small animal?
Ferrets, due to the special vaccinations and care needed for those animals.
If you are having issues with your roommate, who should you reach out to?
Your Resident Assistant who is trained to work out roommate conflicts.
What are some services that the Center for Career Education and Advising provide? (Name at least 2.)
Goal Setting
Academic Planning
Selection of Classes
Writing Resumes
Writing Cover Letters
Finding Internships
Job Searching
Mock Interviews
You've entered the Fuller Campus Center and talked about the dining hall. Where do you go next?
Down the hall to the Center for Career Education and Advising offices.
Where is counseling services located?
The Boutin Student Center, 2nd floor.
What is the Yunus Social Business Centre?
The Yunus Center empowers students and the community to address social problems by developing and implementing sustainable business solutions.
Becker College has the first officially sanctioned Yunus Social Business Centre in the USA.
Explain the different meal plans Becker offers.
Flexible 14: Average of 2 meals per day; $300 Becker Bonus Bucks
Ultimate 19: Average of 3 meals per day; $125 Becker Bonus Bucks
Commuter Plans: 5 or 10 meals per week
What services do the Collaborative Learning Center provide students? (Name at least 3.)
Individual Tutoring
Group Tutoring
Group Study Sessions
Student-Athlete Outreach & Academic Resources
English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist
Writing Assistance
Helpful Handouts
What does Campus Activities and Student Leadership do on campus?
Plan all activities on campus
Help student organizations plan their events
Oversee student organizations
Oversee volunteering and community services
Run New Student Orientation in the winter and summer