Events: August 26, 2025

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New international students and first-gen and low-income students arrive

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

This is a past event.

Check-in is all day beginning at 10 am. New international students and first-gen and low-income students arriving at campus will be met by upper-class international students and Orientation...

Community Center, Blanchard 205 and 227

International Students Arrive on Campus/Check-in

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 10am to 7pm

This is a past event.

Check-in at Blanchard Campus Center to pick up room keys, receive orientation materials, and pick-up swag. Students can eat lunch and their guests are welcome to purchase lunch at the Community...

Community Center

Welcome Table and Check-in: FearlessFirst

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 10am to 5pm

This is a past event.

This is required. Fearless First Academy student scholars will check-in at Blanchard Campus Center to pick up their room keys, receive orientation materials, receive Fearless First swag (gifts and...

Community Center

Staff Forum

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 1pm to 2pm

This is a past event.

Join President Holley and members of the Senior Team to discuss the progress of the Working Groups and next steps for MHC Forward.

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Stream Available

Staff Ice Cream Social

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 2pm to 3pm

This is a past event.

All staff are invited to join President Holley for an ice cream social immediately following the staff forum. Help us celebrate the start of the semester!

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Campus Tour: FearlessFirst

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4pm to 5pm

This is a past event.

This is optional. Take a campus tour and learn more about Mount Holyoke College. If you are not interested in the campus tour, this is also a great time to finalize your room or run on-campus...

Community Center, Meet at the check-in desk

Reception for Fearless First/International Families and Guests

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 4pm to 5pm

This is a past event.

For Families and Guest Only Join Mount Holyoke’s President Danielle Holley for words of wisdom and to meet additional faculty and staff. Families and those who are supporting Fearless First...

Community Center, Great Room

Fearless First Community Dinner (Required)

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 5:30pm to 7pm

This is a past event.

This event is required. Join new and returning members of our community for your first dinner at Mount Holyoke! We will take time to give introductions and then encourage folks to informally meet...

Blanchard Hall, Dining Commons

Welcome Dinner: International Students

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 5:30pm to 7pm

This is a past event.

International Student Organizing Committee (ISOC) leaders and orientation leaders join new students in the dining commons for a welcome dinner.

Community Center, Dining Commons

Fearless First Welcome and Introductions

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 7:15pm to 7:45pm

This is a past event.

During this session students will learn more about the Fearless First Academy scheduled activities while also meeting the faculty, staff, and students who will be leading the academy.

Community Center, Great Room

International Student Check-in Meeting

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 7:15pm to 8pm

This is a past event.

(Encouraged to Attend) ISOC orientation leaders and new students gather for a brief check-in activity before new students go back to their rooms to unpack & settle into your room.

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Fearless First Resource Center

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 7:30pm to 9:30pm

This is a past event.

Student Scholars will visit the Fearless First Resources center to explore what resources are available and pick up any items they may need prior to going shopping the following morning. Resources...

Community Center, Blanchard 107