Spring 2027: New Student Orientation

Monday, Feb 22 2027, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Bennington Campus
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Monday, Feb 22 2027 9:00 AM Monday, Feb 22 2027 7:00 PM America/New_York Spring 2027: New Student Orientation New Student Orientation for Spring 2027 Bennington Campus Bennington College

Welcome to Bennington College!

The New Student Orientation will help you:

  • Navigate the campus through interactive activities;
  • Build a sense of community by connecting you with your peers and upper-class students, as well as faculty and staff; and
  • Become familiar with resources that will be essential to your success. 

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Monday, February 22, 2027

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Arrival and Check-In | IT Helpdesk, Commons, First Floor

  • Pick up your house key and student ID card.

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch and Welcome | Dining Hall

  • Join Student Engagement staff and current students for lunch to learn more about Bennington and ask questions.

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Health and Well-being at Bennington | Roz’s Cafe

  • Learn about support and resources for your health and well-being with Dr. Ali Tartaglia, Associate Dean and Director of Integrative Wellness, and Steven Young, Associate Director of Outreach and Support and Case Manager.

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Building Situational Awareness | Barn 113

  • What do you do when a fire alarm sounds? How do you stay safe walking around campus after dark? Associate Director of Campus Safety Grayson Connery will lead this interactive session on building situational awareness.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Individual Advising

  • Meet individually with your faculty advisor, who will contact you with appointment details.
  • Be prepared to discuss your academic interests and goals for the term and review your spring term schedule.
  • After meeting with your faculty advisor, you may make changes to your course schedule, if applicable. Add/drop begins at 4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Drop-In Time with Academic Services | Barn 106 and Barn 120

  • Stop by with any additional questions about add/drop or studying at Bennington.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Free Time or Trip to Downtown Bennington or Walmart | Meet at UpCaf for Trip Departure

  • Spend time setting up your room, or meet at UpCaf to join a member of Student Engagement for a trip to Walmart or downtown Bennington to pick up supplies or explore downtown.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Meet Your House Chairs for Dinner | Commons Dining Hall

  • Meet your house chairs in the Commons Dining Hall for dinner.