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Your First Year

Your First Year at Bennington College

Now you are here! Check out these resources, they will prove invaluable moving forward through your first year at Bennington College!

First-Year Forum
Academic Resources
Student Life Resources
First-Year Forum

FAQ for Students

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You've got questions, we've got answers! 

FAQ for Students

Academic Life at Bennington

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Learn more about your advisor and register your courses. 

Academic Life at Bennington

Academic Structure: The Plan Process

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Engage in your education! Learn more about the Plan Process.

The Plan Process
Academic Resources

Academic Calendar

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Review the Academic Calendar for important dates during the term! 

Academic Calendar

Field Work Term

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Get a head start and check out our field work term (FWT) resources. 

Field Work Term

Academic Services

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Meet the people you can reach out to about academic resources.

Academic Services
Student Life Resources

Health and Wellness

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Access your health and wellness resources! 

Health and Wellness

Residential Life

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Learn more about the community you will live in.

Residential Life

Clubs & Organizations

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Get informed about activities beyond academics.

Clubs & Orgs

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