Intersession

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The break period between the winter break and start of the spring academic semester. Those who are on-campus or in the area are able to participate in various workshops, non-credit courses, and...

New Student Orientation

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Orientation will begin after dinner on Wednesday.

COVID-19 Testing Center Open Hours

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 8am to 5:30pm

The testing center follows the College’s holiday, break and adverse weather closing and delay schedules.

Abbey Hall, Multipurpose Room

CO-TALK: The Insider's Guide to Having Difficult Conversations (required)

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 10am to 11:30am

Adjusting to campus life can be challenging. This program is designed to offer students a strategy to approach each other and engage in collaborative discussions to minimize tension and conflict...

LITS information table

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 11am to 3pm

Meet LITS staff in the Williston Library.

Note-taking Workshop

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 11am to 12pm

AccessAbility Services hires note-takers (Level 1) each semester to ensure all students at Mount Holyoke College are given the tools needed for success. If there is a need for a note-taker in your...

Virtual Event

LITS welcome table

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 11:30am to 1pm

Meet LITS staff at table in Blanchard; get buttons, stickers.

Lunch with Orientation groups

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 11:30am to 1pm

Time with your Orientation group, followed by walking to the Dining Commons together where you'll get food to-go and eat outside or back in your residence hall room.

Informational and Academic Success Meeting for New Frances Perkins and Transfer Students (Required)

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 1pm to 2pm

This session will focus specifically on the transfer and Frances-Perkins experience, with resources provided by staff and students. It will cover academic resources, keys to transitioning to MHC,...

[Not so Secret] Secrets of Academic Success (Required for first year students)

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 1pm to 2pm

This session will cover academic resources, keys to transitioning to MHC academics, general academic success tips, and a reflection on the kind of learner you are. It will also include more...

Academic Advising (required)

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 2pm to 4pm

Students meet with their academic advisors.

TB Testing Clinic

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 2pm to 4pm

All students who have been identified as needing a Tuberculosis screening are required to do so at the Health Center. Students will have been notified over the summer or upon check-in at orientation.

Student Employment at MHC

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 4pm to 5pm

We will discuss student employment and JobX (the student employment database).

Orientation Groups

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 6:30pm to 7pm

Time with your Orientation Leader and orientation group, and then you'll go together to the next session.

Meet Your Res Life Staff (required)

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 7pm to 8pm

Students will meet to get to know their staff and fellow new students.

Mount Holyoke Traditions: Dirty Dancing Showing

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 8pm to 10pm

Come join your fellow new students for this annual tradition of watching the movie Dirty Dancing, and cheer when “nobody puts Baby in the corner” because “Baby’s starting Mount Holyoke in the fall!"