Thu, Sep 3, 2026
New students will move in between 8 am and noon. Details about move-in and Orientation will be sent to each student's MHC email address. Orientation begins after lunch.
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 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 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 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 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...
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...
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 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 15, 2026
Last day to add undergraduate classes in selfservice.mtholyoke.edu without instructor approval. Students should aim to have their schedules complete by this date. After this date for another week,...
