Returning for Next Term

Here is what the Spring 2024 term will look like:

  • All students are asked to take a first COVID test five (5) days prior to returning to campus and a second test within 24 hours before arriving. If a student tests positive or is feeling symptomatic for COVID, please remain home until you have recovered and notify Ali Tartaglia.
  • Campus will open for the Spring 2024 term on February 18, 2024 for students living in Bingham, Welling Townhouse, Long Meadow, Paran Creek Apartments, and Third Street Houses. All new and transfer students who have not lived on campus this fall are able to move in on February 19; students living in the First and Second Street Houses should also plan to arrive on February 19. Classes begin on Tuesday, February 20.

Check-In

Most students returning (who were here for the fall term) will be asked to move in on the dates provided below. If your on-campus employment requires that you arrive earlier than those dates, you must secure permission in advance from the Office of Student Life. Any student who arrives prior to opening without advance permission will be referred to the conduct process and a fine of $200 per day. Students who need housing accommodations prior to their arrival date due to extenuating circumstances should reach out to housing@bennington.edu.

Important Dates for Spring 2024

  • Saturday, February 17: House Chairs return
  • Sunday, February 18: Third Street, Bingham, Welling Townhouse, Long Meadow, and Paran Creek apartments open at 10:00 am
  • Monday, February 19: New and transfer students arrive 8:30–10:00 am. First and Second Street houses open for returning students at 10:00 am.
  • Monday, February 19: President’s Day, several administrative offices closed. 
  • Tuesday, February 20: Classes begin at 8:30 am
  • Friday, February 23: FWT independent study sponsor evaluations due

Refer to the Academic Calendar for other important dates.

Albany to Bennington Transportation

Beginning-of-Term schedule TBD.