Your first year is a time of transition — exploring your MoHome, trying out new ideas and interests, diving into academics, meeting and making new friends, and so much more. This page is a curated way for you to find events, programs, and offerings that are targeted to your experience as a first year student at Mount Holyoke.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 10am to 10:25am
Join your Orientation Leader for an activity with your orientation small group! Groups will then head over to the first session of the day together.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 10:30am to 12:30pm
Students will develop a shared understanding of what it means to create a meaningful racial inclusive and equitable campus community by learning basic concepts related to Antiracism through an...
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Sustainability - Learn about how to live sustainably at MHC! Meet the team at the Miller Worley Center for the Environment, hear about how the College plans to reach carbon neutrality...
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 3:45pm to 4:05pm
Enjoy a check in with your orientation group.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 4:15pm to 5:30pm
Mount Holyoke College is committed to a campus environment free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. Discrimination and Harassment can show up in many forms and this session will provide...
Sun, Jan 26, 2025 8pm to 9pm
oin in a tradition that helps you get acquainted with the ins and outs of life at MHC. The only prerequisite is a sense of humor. This is a spirited (and loud!) event with a great deal of cheering.
Mon, Jan 27, 2025 2pm to 4pm
Join an upperclassman for a guided walk around campus as you explore your class schedule before the semester starts. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with building locations, ask...
Mon, Jan 27, 2025 4pm to 5pm
Feeling overwhelmed as classes begin? Join us for this supportive session focused on managing academic anxiety. Led by the Counseling Center staff, you’ll learn practical strategies to cope with...
Mon, Feb 3, 2025 12:15pm to 1pm
The Department of Conservation and Recreation has opportunities for lifeguards and managers this summer! Stop by the Blanchard Community Center between 12:15 pm - 1 pm to learn more!
Tue, Feb 4, 2025 12:15pm to 1pm
The Independent School Fellowship (ISF) program is for recent college graduates who are interested in teaching, coaching athletics, advising extracurricular activities, and fully immersing...
Wed, Feb 5, 2025 5pm to 7pm
Come to the Interfaith Sanctuary to learn about the physical and metaphysical/magical properties of different herbs and to put together your own herbal sachet!
Sun, Feb 9, 2025 7pm to 9pm
Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to drink tea and chat at our weekly meetings. If you have any accessibility needs, severe allergies, etc. please contact us (larse23a@mtholyoke.edu) so we can...
Tue, Feb 11, 2025 12:15pm to 1pm
Learn more about Summer internship opportunities with Girls, Inc. of the Valley during two sessions on *February 11th*! Stop by *Blanchard Community Center* from *12:15 pm-1 pm *to chat with a...
Wed, Feb 12, 2025 5pm to 7pm
Come to the Interfaith Sanctuary to eat king cake, celebrate Carnival, and learn about this holiday's pagan origins.
Thu, Feb 13, 2025 5pm to 5:45pm
Join us for an informative session led by the Director of Housing Operations, where we’ll walk through the housing selection process for the 2025-2026 academic year. This session is designed for...
Sun, Feb 16, 2025 7pm to 9pm
Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to drink tea and chat at our weekly meetings. If you have any accessibility needs, severe allergies, etc. please contact us (larse23a@mtholyoke.edu) so we can...
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 5:15pm to 6pm
Join Dr. Nilda Laboy from William James College for an engaging discussion about careers in psychology. Discover the diverse clinical work opportunities in the mental health and psychology field,...
Sun, Feb 23, 2025 7pm to 9pm
Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to drink tea, eat snacks, and watch a movie. If you have any accessibility needs, severe allergies, etc. please contact us (larse23a@mtholyoke.edu) so we can...
Sun, Mar 2, 2025 7pm to 9pm
Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to drink tea and chat at our weekly meetings. If you have any accessibility needs, severe allergies, etc. please contact us (larse23a@mtholyoke.edu) so we can...
