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Greetings from the Orientation Team!
We’ve packed this email with important information, action items, and reminders to get you ready for Orientation. Be sure to read through everything and let us know if you have any questions at orientation@mtholyoke.edu. And don’t forget to keep an eye on your inbox for additional updates and information!
You’ll find in this email:
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Orientation To-Do List: Set yourself up for success by completing as much as you can as early as you can!
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Orientation Schedule: The schedule is now live! Please review it, including the welcome programming happening on Friday, August 30.
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Connecting before Orientation: Engage with your classmates on Embark!
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Zoom Lives: These online sessions will allow you to chat with current MHC students and staff, learn more about student life on campus, and ask all your questions. More info below!
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Due July 15: Submit your health forms
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Enroll in SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan) or submit a health insurance waiver request.
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Due August 1: Submit a photo for your MHC OneCard, the ID that you’ll use on campus
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Due August 1: Submit your name recording, cell phone number, and both emergency and missing-persons contacts via my.mtholyoke (see “Demographics & Contact Info” on the self-service menu)
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If possible, please list an emergency and missing persons contact who uses both spoken English and the language of your parent(s)/guardian(s). We don’t want a language barrier to slow us down when you need help!
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Name recordings are important for everyone, no matter your name’s language, culture, or country, because we have faculty and staff from around the world who care about saying your name correctly from the start
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Due August 2: Please contact orientation@mtholyoke.edu if you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in Orientation activities
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Visit the Orientation website for more checklists to ensure you're fully prepared for your arrival on campus!
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Check out the New Student Orientation calendar for the full list of sessions and events. Please note that there may be additions to optional events and sessions, as well as updates to locations, leading up to Orientation.
Important dates to remember:
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August 27 - August 29: Pre-Orientation for International Students
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August 27 - August 29: Fearless First Academy
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August 30 - September 3: Orientation for all new students, starting with evening activities after move-in on August 30 and concluding with Convocation on September 3
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Connecting before Orientation
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Visit your Embark group to connect with your fellow classmates and if you haven’t already, introduce yourself! You can log into the platform using your MHC username and password. Take a look at the Embark user guide for more information.
NEW: Use the regional Embark channels to connect with others from your area! Find the channels that most closely represent your region (It can be more than one!) and start building connections. You might even plan some meetups before you get here!
Take a look at the other channels on Embark for a sneak peek of Mount Holyoke's campus, resources, anecdotes, and more.
Additionally, make sure to follow and connect with us at MHCStudentLife and mhc_2028 on Instagram, too!
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Join us for regular opportunities to learn more about the supportive and engaging communities at Mount Holyoke! These one-hour live Zoom sessions, which start tomorrow, will cover specific topics and provide ample time for you to ask questions to both our dedicated staff and enthusiastic students.
Each session will start with a short presentation on basic information and campus resources. The remainder of the time will be reserved for your questions, which you can submit when you register or during the Zoom session.
Unless otherwise noted, these sessions are primarily for students, but supporters and family members are also welcome to join.
Can’t make a session? Don’t worry, recordings will be available on the Orientation website!
Upcoming Sessions:
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Insights for Incoming International Students
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Offering Assistance from a Distance (for students’ supporters and parents)
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Moving MoHome (for students and their supporters)
** Note that the time of the Moving MoHome Zoom Live on Wednesday, August 7, has changed to 8-9 pm EST. A previous email stated the time was 7-8 pm EST.
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Please continue to check your inbox and the Orientation website for more information and updates.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at orientation@mtholyoke.edu!
We can’t wait to meet you soon!
Orientation Team
Mount Holyoke College
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