Events: January 22, 2026

Jan 21 Jan 23

Fearless First: Individual check-in Meeting

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

This will give you an opportunity to check-in with the following, to answer any additional questions you may have and ensure you have all the resources you need following orientation. Jada Curd,...

Intersession

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The break period between the winter break and start of the spring academic semester. Housing is available, students must apply for housing and meet one of the criteria for eligibility to stay on...

Shopping Trip (Optional)

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 8:45am to 10:30am

This is FREE transportation to shop at the Target Store in Hadley, where students can purchase their essentials for school. This is open to Fearless First Academy and International Pre-Orientation...

Blanchard Hall, Bus Stop

Arrival and move-in for new domestic students

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 9am to 12pm

New students will move in between 9 am and noon. Details about move-in and Orientation will be sent to each student's MHC email address. Orientation begins after lunch.

Drop In Resource Fair

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 10am to 12pm

After you grab your key and drop off your belongings, stop by the drop-in resource fair and meet with campus departments.

Community Center, Great Room

Mean Squirrels: A Library, Information, and Technology Services (LITS) Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 10am to 12pm

The campus squirrels are always up to something, but this time they've gone too far! They're causing mischief in the library, and we need you to solve puzzles and follow clues to help us catch them...

Williston Library, Atrium

Pick up Your Firstie Plant at Talcott Greenhouse

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 10am to 12pm

Pick up your firstie plant at the Botanic Garden's Talcott Greenhouse – a Mount Holyoke tradition! If this is your first-time or first-year as a student at Mount Holyoke, this plant is for you!...

Talcott Greenhouse

Transfer & Frances Perkins Scholars Campus Tour

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 11am to 12pm

Tour of our beautiful campus, where you’ll see spaces designed to spark curiosity and bring people together. Learn about your new community, resources, and the fun and inclusive traditions in store...

Office of Admission

Lynk on the Road Tech Trek: Silicon Valley/San Francisco - Application Period - Deadline 1/30

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 11:15am to 5pm

Lynk on the Road Boston is your ticket to career exploration in Boston, Massachusetts! With a small group of your peers, you will get the chance to visit a range of businesses, non-profit...

Catered Lunch & Immigration Session (Required)

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12pm to 1pm

Information shared by the McCulloch Center team & about understanding immigration responsibilities & resources. Please bring your passport and I20 with you to this session.

Dwight Hall, Dwight 104

Fearless First: Lunch at the Village Commons

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12pm to 1:30pm

Join us for lunch at the Village Commons, located across the street from campus. The Village Commons has restaurants, shops, businesses, and a movie theater! Learn more about the Commons.

Blanchard Hall, Meet in Blanchard 205

Lunch with Transfer and Frances Perkins Scholars

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12pm to 1:15pm

Meet other Frances Perkins Scholars & Transfer students during this lunch hosted by Assistant Director of Admissions, Evelyn Trier.

Community Center, Dining Commons

Family, Friends, and Supporters Session: Student Life & Services Panel

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 1:30pm to 2:45pm

Student life and academic professionals discuss your student’s transition into college life at MHC. Offices represented will include Residential Life, Student Success & Advising, Community &...

Community Center, Great Room

Trivia with the Orientation Team

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 1:30pm to 2:45pm

Join the orientation team for a fun-filled trivia game where you can show off your knowledge, connect with fellow students, and win some exciting prizes! *This session is for new students

Community Center, Cochary Pub

Small Break

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 2:45pm to 3pm

Take a moment to connect with your families and say ‘see you soon!’ before heading to the next session. After, students will make their way to the Great Room, while families and supporters are...

Community Center, First floor