MHC Fall Orientation 2021 Event App!

We will discuss student employment and JobX (the student employment database).

First year plants will be distributed at Talcott Greenhouse. Class of 2024 come by to if you haven't picked one up yet!

Class of 2022 come together with your class to re-connect and be re-oriented back to campus!

Class of 2023 come together with your class to re-connect and be re-oriented back to campus!

This program is designed to offer students a space to engage in necessary dialogues on race, racism, and other forms of oppression to cultivate a dynamic, engaged, and inclusive community that enriches the student experience.

We will introduce career development services and resources for students, and engage in thinking about how to being your journey with the CDC!

Bring your completed federal tax, state tax, direct deposit and I9-Employment Eligibility forms in order to work on campus. You will need to choose an original form of identification from the list located on the back of the I9 form to present to Payroll representatives, and provide them with a copy of the identification, as well. Only required for students who do not need a visa to enter the U.S.; all international students should attend the work clearance session during International Student Pre-Orientation which will provide information on any documents required for working on campus.

Brittany Rhodes, Director of International Student Advising, and Jenny Medina, Immigration Advisor for International Students, will review immigration regulations that apply to those in the U.S. on a student visa.

First year plants will be distributed at Talcott Greenhouse. Class of 2024 come by to if you haven't picked one up yet!

Students will receive a form ahead of time to sign up! Make sure to check your MHC email

Sophomore students who plan to work on campus must complete required forms during this session (I-9 and federal/state tax forms). Bring your passport and I-20 form (F-1 students) or DS2020 (J-1 students).

Leave from Skinner Green.

Students will receive a form ahead of time to sign up! Make sure to check your MHC email

Want to re-watch O101 from your first year? Come join us!

Hear from upper-class transfer students about their MHC experience as they answer incoming transfer student questions and share their journeys. Join us for lunch afterwards, too.

New students are already on the guest list, and should NOT register. Registration is for upperclass students who would like to attend. Please note: if you see someone from the class of 2025 registered that is because they did an initial RSVP - those numbers do not count against the capacity number for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

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 cheering as the returning students welcome you into the community.

You can also livestream it wherever you want to be: https://mtholyoke.zoom.us/j/91801262875

• RSVP to O101
• Reservation for RETURNING upperclass students. New students are already registered

If you want to watch Orientation 101 in a quieter environment, this is the place!

You can also livestream it wherever you want to be: https://mtholyoke.zoom.us/j/91801262875

This program is designed to offer students a space to engage in necessary dialogues on race, racism, and other forms of oppression to cultivate a dynamic, engaged, and inclusive community that enriches the student experience.

This session is online, see below for your Zoom link. Join the Zoom that matches with your orientation group:

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. Time will be spent in orientation small groups as well!

Students meet with their academic advisors.

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 around uncomfortable topics and to promote MoHarmony. Brought to you by the Counseling Service.

You will meet in a specific location with your Re-Orientation group, make sure to check in with your Re-Orientation Leader!

Meet LITS staff at in the Library, ask questions, pick up buttons and stickers!

First year plants will be distributed at Talcott Greenhouse. Class of 2024 come by to if you haven't picked one up yet!

The staff of the AccessAbility Services office will be set-up in the lobby outside of Chapin Auditorium to welcome you and introduce themselves!

Come learn about the various academic departments.

How does your story, and the stories of your classmates, add to the story of Mount Holyoke? What does it mean to be build a community of individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and identities? Dive into these questions and more, in this interactive session that will give you new knowledge and experiences to support your entrance into Mount Holyoke.

Join out new transfer and Frances Perkins students for this fun event!

Silent Disco is epic! Everyone gets their own headset and three channels of music to choose from, come dance the night away with glow-in-the-dark items galore and the quietest dance party ever.

Skinner Green; rain location: Chapin Auditorium

Meet up with your small group in the location identified by your re-orientation leader.

Come join your fellow classmates and cheer when "nobody puts Baby in the corner" because "Baby's starting Mount Holyoke in the fall"!

Amphitheater; rain locations: Gamble Auditorium, Hooker Auditorium

If you are a new transfer student or Frances Perkins Scholars, you will attend this session in-person in Hooker Auditorium. If you are a new student living in Merrill House, you are also welcome to attend in-person in Hooker Auditorium.

All new first-year students will attend via the livestream link; you will then join breakout groups via Zoom.

Stop by to snag Mount Holyoke swag, to talk to a staff member, or grab a box of water!

Join President Stephens and others in welcoming new students, parents, family members, and guests. If it rains, this will be canceled.

Grab lunch to go from the Dining Commons and eat outside. All guests must eat outside!

Join other Frances Perkins Scholars for lunch!

Meet LITS staff at the vestibule outside of the Dining Commons.

Mount Holyoke College is committed to a campus environment free from bias, discrimination and violence. Sex and gender based discrimination can show up in many forms and this session will provide students skills to identify concerning behavior, intervene to prevent further harm, know where to report incidents and ways to create a safer community. The Title IX team and campus partners will provide students the opportunity to problem solve scenarios and become familiar with campus policies and resources. Content warning: this session covers issues of relationship and sexual violence.

You will join this Zoom webinar from your room or any location on campus where you want to log-in and participate. We will also have Hooker Auditorium open for those who want to participate together.

This session will cover academic resources, keys to transitioning to MHC academics, general academic success tips, and a reflection on the kind of learner you are. It will also include more information about first year seminars, and what to expect.

This session will focus specifically on the transfer and Frances-Perkins experience, with resources provided by staff and students. It will cover academic resources, keys to transitioning to MHC, general success tips, and more.

Stop by to snag Mount Holyoke swag, to talk to a staff member, or grab a box of water!

With your Orientation small groups, explore the different resources found near Lower Lake. Get a glimpse into projects done at the Makerspace, wander through the Art Museum on a scavenger hunt, and grab your first year plant at the Botanic Garden!

Join President Stephens and others in welcoming new students, parents, family members, and guests. If it rains, this will be canceled.

Join your Re-Orientation Leaders and the sophomores in your group to connect! Join your Orientation Leader and other members of your orientation group! You'll start in the Dining Commons and then will be meeting on Skinner Green.

Students will meet in the common areas of their residence halls to get to know their staff and fellow new students. Then they will walk over together to the Honor Code Ceremony.

Students will have an opportunity to enjoy great food, games, and activities while visiting each Cultural Center, the Unity Center and Eliot House in order to learn more about the resources, programs, and affiliated student organizations in each space.

The Honor Code Ceremony is one of the most special traditions at the College. You'll hear from President Stephens and a faculty alum, and be able to sign the Honor Code book. Followed by your First M&Cs in the Library!

Abbey Memorial Chapel and Williston Library

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. Time will be spent in orientation small groups as well!

Meet LITS staff at the vestibule outside of the Dining Commons.

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 around uncomfortable topics and to promote MoHarmony. Brought to you by the Counseling Service.

You will meet in a specific location with your Orientation group, make sure to check in with your Orientation Leader!

The staff of the AccessAbility Services office will be set-up in the lobby outside of Chapin Auditorium to welcome you and introduce themselves!

How does your story, and the stories of your classmates, add to the story of Mount Holyoke? What does it mean to be build a community of individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and identities? Dive into these questions and more, in this interactive session that will give you new knowledge and experiences to support your entrance into Mount Holyoke.

Meet up with your Orientation group in the location identified by your Orientation Leader, and then you'll go to the Honor Code Ceremony together.

The Honor Code Ceremony is one of the most special traditions held during Orientation. You'll hear from President Stephens and a faculty alum, and be able to sign the Honor Code book. Followed by your First M&Cs in the Library!

Abbey Memorial Chapel and Williston Library

Leave from Skinner Green -meet outside of Blanchard Hall.

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 orientation. Students needing the screening can go to the Health Center during these times, no appointment needed.

• TB Clinic, arrive 9-9:30am
• TB Clinic, arrive 10-10:30am
• TB Clinic, arrive 11-11:30am
• TB Clinic, arrive 12-12:30pm
• TB Clinic, arrive 9:30-10am
• TB Clinic, arrive 10:30-11am
• TB Clinic, arrive 11:30am-12pm
• TB Clinic, arrive 12:30-1pm

Local banks and cellphone plan providers will be available to answer questions and open new accounts.

The MHC Counseling Service aims to help students achieve their educational and personal goals and be their healthiest selves. "Counseling" though, may not be familiar to all students, as it is not common practice in some countries, cultures or families. Stop by the Pattie Groves Health center building and join the Counseling Service staff for an open house. Meet some of the counselors to learn about their interests, and what languages they speak. This is a great opportunity to discover how the Counseling Service can provide support and guidance to help you succeed at MHC.

Stop by to snag Mount Holyoke swag, to talk to a staff member, or grab a box of water!

No registration required.

10:00am -Depart MHC
Shuttle will leave campus no later than 10:15am!

Holyoke Mall
10:45am-1:00pm
Shuttle will depart Holyoke Mall at 1:00pm

Trans World Food Market
1:30-2:00pm
Shuttle will depart Hadley at 2:00pm!

2:30pm Arrive at MHC

Join President Stephens and others in welcoming new students, parents, family members, and guests. If it rains, this will be canceled.

Grab lunch to go from the Dining Commons and eat outside. All guests must eat outside!

Brittany Rhodes, Director of International Student Advising, and Jenny Medina, Immigration Advisor for International Students, will review  immigration regulations that apply to those in the U.S. on a student visa.

New students who plan to work on campus must complete required forms during this session (I-9 and federal/state tax forms). Bring your passport and I-20 form (F-1 students) or DS2020 (J-1 students).

Stop by to snag Mount Holyoke swag, to talk to a staff member, or grab a box of water!

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. No registration required.

Members of the International Student Organizing Committee (ISOC) will answer your most pressing questions and facilitate a discussion of life at MHC and in the U.S.

Join President Stephens and others in welcoming new students, parents, family members, and guests. If it rains, this will be canceled.

Join your Orientation Leader and other members of your orientation group! You'll start in the Dining Commons and then will be meeting on Skinner Green.

Students will meet in the common areas of their residence halls to get to know their staff and fellow new students. Then they will walk over together to enjoy the movie Dirty Dancing under the stars!

Come join your fellow new students and cheer when "nobody puts Baby in the corner" because "Baby's starting Mount Holyoke in the fall"!

Amphitheater; rain location: Chapin Auditorium

We encourage you to join us for this advice fair. Students, faculty, and staff will be present to answer questions about various topics that will help transition you to Mount Holyoke, navigate your new community, and support your connection to campus. You can come by at any time!

Local banks and cellphone plan providers will be available to answer questions and open new accounts.

Take this opportunity to purchase bed linen, pillows, and those odds and ends that did not fit into your suitcase. Meet by 2pm at the Community Center bus stop, which is on the road just behind the Dining Commons.

Come have dinner with other Fearless First Scholars! No registration required.

Come outside to meet other new students and connect with Orientation Leaders and ISOC (International Student Organizing Committee). Skinner Green; rain location: Great Room, Blanchard Hall.

Learn How you use your Fearless First Journal! Join us in a decorating your room craft night, including: instant photo printing activity, creating a vision board, and mini quilt making.

Join new and returning members of our community for your first dinner at Mount Holyoke!

Welcome to Mount Holyoke! Join new and returning students outside for games, snacks, and an opportunity to make new connections.

Skinner Green; rain location: Great Room, Blanchard Hall