All Things Academic for Fall Term

Faculty Resignation

Sarah Harris, Spanish faculty and former Dean of Faculty resigned August 1. 

New and Returning Visiting Faculty

Please join us in welcoming four new permanent faculty: Cristian Amigo to teach music; Audrey Devost to teach psychology; Marios Falaris to teach anthropology; and Abe Koogler to teach playwriting. Also be sure to check out the bios of the new visiting faculty for fall!

Returning from Sabbatical or Leave 

Ben Anastas, Franny Choi, Camille Guthrie, Andrew McIntyre, Ann Pibal, and Dana Reitz.

Going on Sabbatical or Leave 

Maya Cantu, Elena Demyanenko, Tom Leddy-Cecere, Carol Pal, and Allen Shawn.

Going on Sabbatical or Leave 

Jenny Boully, Blake Jones, Rotimi Suberu, Emily Waterman, and Ikuko Yoshida.

Course material information is available in the student portal Populi and can be accessed as follows:

• Log in to the student portal
• On your Home screen, click ‘My Courses,’ then click into a class. On the sidebar, click ‘Syllabus’ to see what books and supplies are required.
• Click on the book title to obtain more information; most books will have a direct link to Amazon, though you may purchase the title from whatever vendor you choose. Just be sure to get the proper volume or edition by using the ISBN when available.
• Required supplies are also listed. All course materials (books and supplies) will be in stock and available for purchase in the on-campus bookstore at the beginning of term.

While we encourage you to order your books well before the term begins, prior to your arrival on campus, a limited number of books will be available for each class in the on-campus bookstore. Course supplies will be in stock and available throughout the term in the Bookstore.

All Bookstore items are available for purchase via the online store. Orders marked for on-campus pick up will be packaged and available for pick up at the Bookstore.

All required and recommended books for courses are on reserve in Crossett Library. Reserve books can be checked out for two hours at a time. The Library also offers a limited selection of course books that have been used in previous years. These books are located on the bottom floor of Crossett at the back wall directly across from the staircase. 

If you have any questions about materials for your courses, please direct them to the faculty teaching those courses.

The Guide to Library Services and Resources contains information about library hours, your library account, course reserve books, electronic and print resources, and more.  If you need additional information please stop by the library or email us at library@bennington.edu.

Peer Writing Tutors

The writing tutors are available at various times for 30-minute sessions in the SCoPE forum or remotely. Book a consultation to work on writing or on a project at any stage. We can help in many ways: to get started, to do strong research and cite your sources properly, to work on grammar and style, to create a thesis statement, to improve the essay’s structure, or to learn to edit your own writing. If you have any questions, please write to Camille Guthrie, Director of the Undergraduate Writing Initiatives.

Grants and Fellowships Advising at Bennington focuses on connecting students with opportunities to extend their work – either outside the classroom or after graduation. Jennifer Burg, Assistant Director for Academic Services and Student Grants Counselor, offers advising on internal awards and nationally-competitive fellowships, awards, and grants. Working with both Bennington students and alumni, Jennifer provides information and support throughout the application process – from matching students with appropriate opportunities, to preparing and submitting a compelling application. Click here to learn more!

Study abroad applications and funding

Students hoping to study away in the Spring 2026 term should begin working closely with the Study Away Counselor over the summer or upon their return to campus, and should note that the Term Time Study Away Application for Spring 2026 is due by Friday, September 26. Interested students can learn more on the Study Away pages of Bennington’s website, or by booking a meeting with the Study Away Counselor. 

Students seeking funding for study abroad in the Spring 2026 term should begin researching scholarship options right away. Fund for Education Abroad scholarship applications will open on July 30 and close on a date TBD in early September. Gilman Scholarship applications will open in mid-August and are due by October 3. Applications for Bennington’s internal Public Action Grant are due on October 15. Additional information about searching for scholarships is available on the Study Away Intranet. 

Students Planning to Study Away 

If you are thinking about studying away for the Spring 2025 term or the Summer 2025 break, please email Stephanie Meyer, Assistant Director of Academic Services and Study Away Counselor, to schedule a time to discuss the application process and funding options. Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 Study Away applications are due September 27. More details are available on the Study Away pages.

Students Returning from Study Away

We want to hear about your study away experience! You will receive communication over the coming weeks about opportunities for individual and group sessions to process your return to the campus community, and of course you can always email Stephanie Meyer for an individual appointment. You can also submit photos and a short blurb for the College’s social media accounts, so other Bennington learners can share in your experience! 

Official transcripts were due on Monday, August 1. If you are uncertain about the status of your transcript and transfer credit, please contact Carly Rudzinski. Electronic transcripts are preferred and should be sent directly to the Registrar's Office by the study away program provider or through a secure service (e.g. the National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). We will also accept paper transcripts; these should be mailed to the Registrar’s Office in Barn 123.

Students Studying Away in Fall 2025

Once you have arrived in your study location, don’t forget to send us any updated emergency contact information. Prior to finalizing your registration for classes while away, you should also submit the Course Summary Form. This will allow the Registrar’s Office to review your chosen classes and confirm their transferability. Please continue to check your Bennington email address for updates from the College and remain in contact with your faculty advisor.

Music

Auditions for Music and Voice classes will be held throughout the add/drop period from Sept. 1-12. See the linked document for more information about specific classes.

Music auditions can be found here.

Dance

Dance auditions will be held on Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 pm in Martha Hill.

This audition is for all students interested in making dance work and for students interested in performing in the work of their peers. For the audition, students will participate in a guided warm-up followed by movement structures and/or phrases offered by student choreographers in their projects.

Drama 

Drama auditions will be held on the following dates:

• Auditions September 4 & 5, 7-10 pm D207/D208
• Call backs September 6 & 7 times TBS

Performances

Machinal by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Jenny Rohn (class meets Tu & Th evenings & Wed afternoons), performances November 21, 22, 23

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream adapted and directed by Will Parker, performances October 31 & November 1

Languages

Meet with a language faculty member to discuss placement options.

If you have previously studied a language offered at Bennington and wish to continue, please contact the designated faculty members listed below. Language placement advising typically takes about ten minutes. Faculty members will be available for consultations during the times specified below; however, you are also welcome to reach out to them via email at any time. Additionally, you may add language courses during the add/drop period. If you are interested in an introductory course and have no prior experience with the language, you may email the faculty member listed below to learn more.

Cultural Studies and Languages at Bennington.

Once the term begins, look for more updates and information in the Provost’s Office Academic Minute.