As orientation events are planned, they will be added here. Please know that orientation events, and their details, are accurate at the time of posting but details may change in the lead up to orientation. You should make sure to connect with your Orientation Leader during orientation if you have any questions.
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
This event is mandatory. Check-in is all day, beginning at 10 am. New international students arriving to campus will be met by upper-class international students and Orientation Leaders! A shuttle...
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
All new international students are required to attend. Pre-Orientation concludes with dinner on Friday, when Orientation begins.
Fri, Sep 1, 2023
Sign-ups for move-in times will be made available to all students by mid-July. More details will be sent to your MHC email address. Orientation begins after dinner.
Tue, Sep 5, 2023 11:30am
Convocation kicks off the new academic year — and kicks class spirit into high gear. Program details will be posted on the convocation page as they are available.
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
All new international students are required to attend. Pre-Orientation concludes when Orientation begins.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023 5pm to 6pm
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Welcome to MHC! Join other Fearless First students for dinner in the Dining Commons.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023 5pm to 7pm
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Welcome to MHC! Join new and returning international students for dinner in the Dining Commons.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023 7pm to 9pm
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Community Gathering and Evening Fun w/ ISOC (International Student Organizing Committee) and Fearless First Want to relax after traveling for hours and unpacking? Join us for a night of fun and...
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 9:15am to 12pm
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Take this opportunity to purchase bed linens, pillows, and other items that didn’t fit into your suitcase. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Blanchard Community Center bus stop.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 1:30pm to 2:30pm
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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 &...
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 1:30pm to 3pm
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During this session FGLI students will have the opportunity to ask current FGLI students, staff, and faculty any additional questions they may have prior to orientation starting. We will also...
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 1:30pm to 2:15pm
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Review of immigration regulations that apply to F-1 and J-1 students studying in the U.S.. Attendance is required at this important meeting. Students who plan to work on campus will complete...
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 2:15pm to 3pm
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Join members of ISOC (International Student Organizing Committee) who will answer questions about life at MHC and in the U.S.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 4pm to 5pm
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Join the Division of Student Life and student leaders to learn more about what to expect during orientation and items to know as you join the Mount Holyoke community.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 5pm to 6:15pm
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Join your orientation group for dinner in the Dining Commons!
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 7pm to 8:30pm
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Celebrating joining the Mount Holyoke community by hearing from campus leadership and signing the Mount Holyoke Honor Code. After the ceremony, come join one of the most delicious MHC traditions,...
Abbey Chapel and Williston Library
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 8:30am to 10am
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Meet your Orientation Leader for Breakfast in the Dining Commons.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 10am to 11:30am
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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...
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 11:30am to 1pm
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Enjoy lunch with your Orientation Leader and small group.
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Thu, Jan 19, 2023 1pm to 2pm
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Required for first-year students This mandatory session will cover academic resources, keys to transitioning to MHC academics, general academic success tips, and a reflection on the kind of...
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 1pm to 2pm
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Required for new Frances Perkins and Transfer Students This session will focus specifically on the transfer and Frances Perkins experience, with resources provided by staff and students. It will...
Community Center, Blanchard 205
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 2pm to 4pm
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Find your advising appointment time on Pathways!
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 4pm to 5pm
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Optional for international students We will discuss how to navigate student employment, including work-study, at Mount Holyoke and review how to use JobX (the student employment database).
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 5pm to 7pm
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Dinner in the dining commons
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 6:15pm to 6:50pm
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Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow group members! Your Orientation Leader will walk you through what to expect from your orientation experience and help answer lingering questions you may have.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 7pm to 8pm
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Get to know your Residential Life Staff and learn about residential policies and procedures.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 8pm to 10pm
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Come join your fellow new students and cheer when “nobody puts Baby in the corner” because “Baby’s starting Mount Holyoke in the fall”!
Fri, Jan 20, 2023 8:30am to 10am
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Meet your Orientation Group in the Dining Commons for breakfast before heading to your first session of the day!
Fri, Jan 20, 2023 10am to 11:30am
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Fostering an inclusive community is one of the most important values of Mount Holyoke College. During these sessions, students will learn concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion by...
