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What is Orientation and why do I need to attend?
Orientation is designed to assist you in entering college life at Mount Holyoke. It will help you get acquainted with the college community and the resources available on campus. During Orientation, you will become familiar with the college, attend informational meetings, and get to know fellow students. You will also have a chance to speak with your academic advisor, meet college faculty and staff, and become acquainted with the academic facilities and the college offices, learn the layout of campus, and make friends!
When is Orientation and Move-In?
Check the Orientation schedule for updates.
What do I do during Orientation?
Orientation is a time for you to acclimate to the campus, meet your peers and ask questions. Some Orientation events are required and others are optional; at all of them, you'll explore the resources, traditions, and opportunities available to you with the help of upper-class student Orientation Leaders. The schedule of workshops, traditions, and events will be live later in the summer.
What do Orientation Leaders do?
Some of the first people you will meet when you arrive at Mount Holyoke are Orientation Leaders. They are upper-class students carefully chosen to assist in Orientation. Think of them as your ambassadors to the MHC community. They can answer many of your questions about academic, residential, and extracurricular concerns. They will assist you in every way possible in adjusting to MHC life.
What if I have more questions?
During the summer email the Orientation team. Once you arrive on campus, both professional staff and your Orientation Leaders will be on hand as to answer all of your questions!
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When do classes start?
Please see our academic calendar for 2024-2025.
Do I need to take any academic tests before coming?
Please log into my.mtholyoke to view the Academic Guide for New Students. Additional information can be found in the New Student FAQ.
Do I have to take a first-year seminar?
Yes. All first-year students are required to take a first year seminar during their first semester at MHC. Students entering with sophomore or junior standing as transfer students or Francis Perkins Scholars are exempt.
How do I select my classes?
Please log into my.mtholyoke to view the Academic Guide for New Students.
Where do I buy textbooks?
Review our Textbook Resources page.
Where do I go with technology questions?
Library, Information, and Technology Services (LITS) can help with research, library, and technology support. View their quick resources for new students or to to the AskLITS portal.
What kind of computer should I get for college?
How do I receive accommodations for a disability?
Disability Services offers support services to students with all types of disabilities. If applicable, you should register with Disability Services to receive appropriate accommodations.
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What resources are available to first-generation students?
I'm an international student. Who can I talk to about coming to Mount Holyoke?
How do I apply for housing?
How can I make connections and friends on campus?
Where can I find information about the athletics program?
What is there to do off-campus?
Is there a Family Weekend scheduled?
