All Things Student Life for Spring Term

Housing

If you requested a change to your spring housing assignment over the winter break/Field Work Term (FWT) please log into StarRez to see your updated housing assignment.  

Storage

Third Street, Bingham and Stokes residents, the Averdi storage containers will be open on the following days & times:

• Sunday, February 18 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
• Monday, February 19 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 20 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Containers need to be completely empty by Sunday, February 25.  Any remaining items remaining will be donated to TAPA (thrift apparel, public apparel). This is a place on campus where students can find warm clothing, bedding, and many other items. 

Spring End-of-Term Information

At the end of spring term, there is a very tight turnaround to get campus ready for summer programs—MFA faculty and staff will arrive June 5 and the students will arrive on June 6. Support your housekeepers and other Buildings and Grounds as well as Student Life staff by moving out of your spring assigned housing by the following deadline:

• Undergraduates not participating in Commencement need to move out of their houses by noon on Friday, May 31, 2024.
• Seniors who are graduating need to move out of their house by 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 

You can help prepare for summer by beginning to pack early, making donations throughout the term to TAPA, and thinking about travel dates, airfares, and summer storage options (see listings below). There is no on-campus storage over the summer.

• Boomerang Storage
• MiBox Storage: 802-242-2022
• Bennington Self Storage: Bennington, VT 802-447-3238 
• All Seasons Moving & Storage: Arlington, VT 802-375-9028 
• Cambridge Valley Self Storage: Cambridge, NY 518-727-2002

Commons Dining

• Monday-Friday

  • Continental Breakfast | 8:00-9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11:30 am-2:00 pm
  • Dinner | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

• Saturday-Sunday

  • Continental Breakfast | 8:30 am-11:00 am
  • Brunch | 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Dinner | 5:00-7:00 pm

Roz's Cafe

• Monday-Friday
  • 9:00 am-10:00 pm
• Saturday-Sunday
  • 2:00 pm-10:00 pm

Bookstore

The Bookstore hours are 9:00 am until 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am until 3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Post Office

The Post Office in the Commons and package pick up in Buildings & Grounds are both open Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Office for Student Engagement

• March 3: Clubs and organizations will be tabling (time and location, TBD). Come check out campus clubs and organizations, meet club leaders, get up to date information about plans for the semester, and more. Specific club and organization timeframes will be posted around campus as we get closer to the event date(s).
• Don’t forget to “like” the Office for Student Engagement’s Facebook page and “follow” us on Instagram (@benncollegeose) for more news, resources, and events!
• Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available to borrow this winter. Students may sign out snowshoes and cross-country skis from the Meyer Recreation Barn. During the term please check the Meyer Rec Barn webpage, the Bennington Athletic Department Facebook page for upcoming classes and hours.

International Students

F-1 international students with a new, initial I-20 are required to submit a SEVIS Check-In form to report their arrival on campus. If you are a new international student or are returning from a leave of absence, please submit this form here. 

F-1 international students continuing their studies will no longer be asked to submit a SEVIS Check-In form at the start of each term. Please remember that all F-1 international students must be registered for a full-time course load (at least 12 credits) in order to maintain their visa status. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Young Eun Cho, Associate Director of International Student and Scholar (ISS) Advising.

Computer Anti-Virus Software

IT@Bennington would like to remind you to update your anti-virus software before reconnecting to the campus network, as you are responsible for keeping your computer virus-free while connected to the network. If you need an Anti-Virus Program and prefer not to purchase one, there are many great options available for free on both Apple and Windows operating systems.

Campus Safety and Parking

• Parking decals: Students who have a vehicle on campus and do not already have a 2023-2024 decal must register it with Campus Safety.To get your decal, you will need to provide a current license, valid registration, and proof of insurance. If you had a vehicle on campus last term but will not this term, you must let the Office of Campus Safety know in writing so that your student account can be credited $70. Off-campus students (residing in Longmeadow, Shingle, Paran Creek, and Welling Town House) are required to register their cars with Campus Safety, but there is no annual fee. Parking is available in all student lots. More information will be provided upon registration.
• Parking is not allowed next to Crossett Library, in front of student houses on First, Second, Third, and Fifth streets nor behind Noyes, Sawtell or Fels. Parking tickets will be issued. Non-registered vehicles parked in fire lanes will be towed. Owners of registered vehicles parked in fire lanes will be ticketed and contacted to immediately move their vehicle out of the fire lane.

Student Health Center

Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services will open for regular business on Monday, February 19.

Health Insurance

• It is mandatory that all full-time Bennington College students be covered by a health insurance policy and have that policy on file with the Student Health Center. Students must provide proof of health  insurance coverage. If you do not have and fail to provide proof of insurance coverage, you will not be able to enroll in classes.
• For returning students, if your insurance has changed, please submit a new Proof of Health Insurance. Example: If you received a new health insurance ID card, please submit the new information.
• International students who are new or returning from leave, are required to purchase the IFS Secure Plus policy by February 1 for coverage starting February 15. If proof of coverage is not provided by February 1, the College will purchase the IFS plan on the student’s behalf and will post the cost to the student bill with a $100 administrative fee.
• Be aware that Bennington College Health Center charges usual and customary fees, just like any private doctor’s office.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Health Services at (802) 440-4426 or email Health Services.