DOC First-Year Trips

WELCOME! We are already looking forward to some September fun. For now, we hope you enjoy exploring this website!

“Trips felt like being welcomed into a new family...I knew soon after arriving that Dartmouth would quickly become my home.” —Emily Unger ’11

“I can guarantee you will meet amazing, interesting people that will be important to you for the rest of your time at Dartmouth. I can guarantee you will return from your trip 100 times more excited about Dartmouth than you already were. And I can guarantee that you won’t fully understand the amazingness of DOC trips until you go on one and experience it for yourself.” —Sara Schnitzer ’05

“Trips is the most wonderful, beautiful, fantastic romp in the woods that has ever been created.” —Ben Wiener ’10

“First-Year Trips set the tone for my time at Dartmouth...All the excitement and anticipation that builds up during the summer before coming to Dartmouth combined with the fun of Trips makes for the most amazing five days of your life.” —Pen Vineyard ’11

“Trips”, as we call it, is a totally fun five-day outdoor pre-orientation program designed to welcome you to Dartmouth in style! Trips is a unique and incredible opportunity for you to bond with other incoming students, spend a few days in the beautiful area surrounding your new home, and meet upperclass leaders who can answer all your questions. Trips will smooth your transition to college by immediately connecting you to a whole host of new friends, and helping you find your place and your passion here. Take your time and really explore this website: it has all kinds of good information on what your trip will be like and how you can prepare for it!

Info for Incoming Students

• About the Program
• What will Trips be like?
• Trip Types
• FAQ
• More Quotes

Info for Parents

• Messages for Parents

2009 Trips Registration

• Calendar
• Trip Assignments

Who Are We? Contact us!

• Contact Info

Info for Leaders

• How to apply
• Leader Calendar
• Being a Leader
• Extra info
• Login for Personalized Info