Tue, Sep 1, 2026
All new international students are required to attend Pre-Orientation. Pre-Orientation concludes with dinner on Friday, when Orientation begins.
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 9am to 11am
This event is required. Please stop by the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives to pick-up welcome gifts and have your travel documents copied. Please bring your passport and I20 with you to...
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 9am to 11am
Students will have free time to settle into their rooms, unpack and sleep/rest before orientation sessions begin.
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 11:15am to 12:45pm
We will kick off our orientation discussion with introductions to key support staff, engage in fun activities with international student leaders and hear from ISOC leaders about campus culture and...
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 2:15pm to 4pm
Representatives from various departments will provide information about their role in supporting international students across campus life.
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 7:15pm
Make decorations for your room with the Fimbel Lab peer leaders and spend time getting to know returning international students.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 9am to 10am
Join ISOC orientation leaders and the MHC counseling team for conversations around the topic of culture shock.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 10:15am to 12:30pm
This is FREE transportation to shop and visit local stores at the Holyoke Mall for students to purchase their essentials for school while exploring the community. To secure your seat on the bus,...
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 2:30pm to 3pm
Hear from LITS staff about strategies for identifying and reporting potential email and phone scams and tools for strengthening digital literacy skills.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 3pm to 3:45pm
Information shared by the McCulloch Center team about understanding immigration responsibilities and resources.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 4pm to 4:30pm
Information shared by the Student Employment team about responsibilities and resources for working on campus. There will be time for individual questions following the presentation.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 7pm to 9pm
A favorite event among international students. Enjoy an evening with international student leaders and returning international students.
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 8am to 12pm
Welcome to MHC! Pick up your room keys at the Great Room from 8-noon. From 1-5 pm in room 205. Get your ID outside the Great Room on the first floor of Blanchard from 8 am-noon. After 1 pm, get...
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 10am to 4pm
Giving each new student a plant has been a well-loved tradition for more than 50 years! We welcome you to pick out your “New-student Plant” during the above times at the Botanic Garden's Talcott...
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11am to 1pm
Fearless First Academy Scholars will visit the Fearless First Resource Center to explore what resources are available and pick up any items they may need prior to going shopping the following...
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:30am to 2pm
Enjoy an opening day picnic!
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 1pm to 1:30pm
Words of welcome from Mount Holyoke College President Danielle R. Holley, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Marcella Runell, and your Orientation Leaders!
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 1:30pm to 4:30pm
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...
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 5pm to 6:15pm
Enjoy dinner and another opportunity to get to know your peers!
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 6:30pm to 7:50pm
This is an opportunity to meet your Orientation Leader and the rest of your small group. (Check Embark or your nametag to confirm your Orientation group.)
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 8pm to 8:50pm
Students will meet in the common areas of their residence halls to get to know their staff and fellow new students. Then they walk over together to enjoy the movie “Dirty Dancing” under the stars!
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 9pm to 11pm
Come join your fellow new students and cheer when “nobody puts Baby in the corner” because “Baby’s starting Mount Holyoke in the fall!” Planned Parenthood Generation Action, an MHC student...
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 8am to 12pm
The MHC Counseling Service aims to help students achieve their educational and personal goals and be their healthiest selves. However, counseling may not be familiar to all students, as it is not...
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 8am to 12pm
Use this time for appointments, shopping trips, setting up your room, or optional events across the campus!
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 8am to 12pm
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...
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 9am to 11:15am
This is open to Fearless First Academy participants only. This is FREE transportation to shop and visit local stores to purchase your essentials for school while exploring the community. To...
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 1:45pm to 3pm
Curious about a particular major or minor? Come to the academic fair and meet representatives from our academic departments. Bring your questions!
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 3:30pm to 5pm
Walk your schedule tour with the Orientation Leaders.
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 6pm to 7:30pm
This event is for Fearless First students. Welcome to a high-energy, social, mix-and-mingle, and panel session designed to launch your Mount Holyoke journey with total confidence! Come enjoy a...
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 7pm to 9pm
Spend your first Friday night on campus at Kendall at Sunset! Come check out the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex and unwind with snacks, music and games, and enjoy this chance to connect with...
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 9am to 10:30am
Orientation groups will be split into groups A and B, participating in alternating keynote sessions around community and core values. Please check your e-mail to find which group you are in, or...
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 10:40am to 12pm
Orientation groups will be split into groups A and B, participating in alternating keynote sessions around community and core values. Please check your e-mail to find which group you are in, or...
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 2:45pm to 3:35pm
Session 1: Talk to the Hand: Navigating Conflict on Campus Cleveland L-1Session 2: Public Safety and Service Kendade 303 Session 3: Living Our Values: Navigating Community Great Room, Community...
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 3:50pm to 4:40pm
Session 1: Talk to the Hand: Navigating Conflict on Campus Cleveland L-1Session 2: Public Safety and Service Kendade 303 Session 3: Living Our Values: Navigating Community Great Room, Community...
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 8pm to 10pm
Start your Mount Holyoke journey with a night of connection, community and fun! Hosted by the Peer Health Educators (PHEs), this interactive event brings together music, creative activities and...
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 10am to 11am
Orientation groups will be split into groups A and B, participating in alternating keynote sessions around academic success and support. Please check your e-mail to find which group you are in, or...
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 11:20am to 12:30pm
Orientation groups will be split into groups A and B, participating in alternating keynote sessions around academic success and support. Please check your e-mail to find which group you are in, or...
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 2:45pm to 3:35pm
Session 1: Working While In College Art Building, Gamble AuditoriumSession 2: Transfer and FP Academic Session [Mandatory for Transfers and FPs] Kendade 303Session 3: Disability Services 101...
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 3:50pm to 4:40pm
Session 1: Working While In College Art Building, Gamble AuditoriumSession 2: What Do FPs Need To Know About LITS? Kendade 303Session 3: Transitions and Being d/Disabled in College Blanchard...
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 6:30pm to 8pm
The Honor Code Ceremony is one of the most special traditions held during Orientation. Celebrate joining the Mount Holyoke community by hearing from campus leadership and signing the Mount Holyoke...
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 8pm to 9:30pm
Join in on one of the most beloved MHC traditions — milk and cookies, or M&Cs! (In Mary Lyon’s day, it was crackers.) Vegan and gluten/allergen-sensitive options are available. Enjoy some...
Mon, Sep 7, 2026 4pm to 5pm
Join members of the Mount Holyoke choral ensembles as we teach you traditional Mount Holyoke songs — the Alma Mater, the Goodnight Song and even the Drinking Song! It’s also a fantastic...
Mon, Sep 7, 2026 5pm to 6:30pm
A casual Orientation event welcoming new students to the Equestrian Center for ice cream, an introduction to our stables and horses and optional outdoor activities.
Mon, Sep 7, 2026 8pm to 9pm
Join 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...
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 9am to 5pm
Stop by the Archives and Special Collections in Dwight Hall to explore Mount Holyoke’s rich history! You’ll have the chance to talk with the archives staff about incorporating primary sources into...
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 9am to 10am
Join your classmates for a picture before Convocation! Please arrive by 9 am.
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 10am to 11am
Convocation kicks off the new academic year — and kicks class spirit into high gear! Program details can be found on the convocation page of our website.
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 1pm 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...
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 2pm to 3pm
Explore the Art Museum galleries and try the Scavenger Hunt Challenge. Learn about student opportunities and sign up for a free student membership. Free poster for all attendees!
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 5pm to 6:30pm
You are invited to a special reception at the President’s House where you will be honored for your success as a Fearless First Academy participant by leaders of the MHC community. *Students will...
