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As you prepare for Dartmouth, New Student Orientation will regularly communicate with you about important information, deadlines, and resources to support your transition. 

You can find emails from our office here - but always pay attention to your Dartmouth email.

Travelling this summer?

Make sure you have a plan for accessing email during the summer — and, again, be prepared to manage applications online or electronically. 

You will want to make sure you receive your copy of Explore, Engage, Excel (which will support your course election process); this will arrive via US Postal service in July. Students living outside of the United States will receive this publication as a PDF via email.

If you aren't leaving until mid-June: You should get all of the most essential information before you leave.

If your travels begin before mid-June: Please make sure to have your mail forwarded to you. If that is not an option, contact the Undergraduate Deans Office with an alternate address for someone who can open your mail and follow-up as needed and attend to deadlines: 603.646.2243 or undergraduate.deans.office@dartmouth.edu.

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August 19, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 08.19.23

Wow – you will be here soon (we can’t wait)! A quick catch up, below, and we’ll be in touch again during the week. (Sorry for this long email but we have lots to tell you.)

First, though, we want to make sure everyone arriving on Wednesday, August 30 (participating in a First-Year Trip) *and* with an assigned arrival time knows the schedule for the end of that day, following your move in:

  • 4:00 p.m. = you will gather with your residence hall floors to walk to A Dartmouth Welcome! where you will sit with your House Community.
    Your family/supporters will sit separately so you should say “goodbye” before 4:00 p.m.
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. = A Dartmouth Welcome! at Memorial Field (rain or shine). In the case of severe weather, we will update the schedule.
    College leadership and our House Communities look forward to welcoming you with brief remarks.
    • This event will be live-streamed, recorded, and posted online so you will be able to watch it later if you are not on campus on August 30 or if your families/supporters need to leave before this time.
  • 5:15 p.m. = You will join your classmates as the great Class of 2027 to process to your first event with upper-level student leaders, which begins at 5:30 p.m. (live-streamed and recorded for students arriving on September 3).
  • This is followed by dinner as a class and meetings with your residential floors and Undergraduate Advisors (UGAs). It will be a busy evening!
     

REMINDERS

  • Please be sure to register your cell (mobile) number through DartHub under the “personal data” section.

Important Deadlines!

  • If you are unable to complete these modules or courses because of technology challenges (including inconsistent internet, etc.), make sure to complete them as soon as you are on campus and with the technology you need.
  • August 29 = complete pre-arrival Sexual Assault Prevention, AlcoholEdu, and Mental Well-being online courses. Access these trainings through DartHub.
  • August 30 = complete the required Achieving Community Together modules in Canvas (or earlier, if you are a pre-season athlete or participating in a pre-Orientation program).
  • August 30 = complete the required Academic Advising and the Liberal Arts module in Canvas (or earlier, if you are a pre-season athlete or participating in a pre-Orientation program).
  • September 5 = submit Standardized Test Scores if they are to be considered in fall term course election via DartHub.
  • And make sure to check out our Access and Accessibility During New Student Orientation page in Canvas or on the New Student Orientation website. Be in touch with any questions or concerns!
     

UPDATES

  • We just published a new module in the NSO Canvas site: Transition to College Learning.
    • These pages help you prepare to become a successful student learner. In addition to these resources, there will be several sessions during NSO created to help you succeed academically. We’ll share more soon!

LOOKING FORWARD

  • If you haven’t visited the Orientation Leaders’ Instagram site, you should – it just keeps getting better! If you have any questions you’d like to ask the OLs, make sure to fill out this form.
  • Important to know: once you arrive on either August 30 (participating in a First-Year Trip) or September 3 (not participating in a First-Year Trip) you will be busy! When not engaged in one of the four sections of First-Year Trips or after you arrive on September 3, you will cycle through three days of required programming, focusing on the following:
    • Discover Dartmouth
    • Introduction to Our Intellectual Community
    • Community Values in Action.

Sending best wishes as you finish your summer and get ready to start your Dartmouth journey – we’re here for you always!

Take good care of YOU and we’ll talk again soon.

August 11, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 08.11.23

Howdy! This was a super busy week – we’ll keep the update brief and get back to work!

REMINDERS (and deadlines)

  • Even though the deadline has passed, many of you STILL have not yet submitted your ID photo! Make sure you have Uploaded a Photo for Your ID as soon as possible so your ID is ready when you arrive.
  • Upcoming deadlines:
    • August 15 = if you haven’t already, please sign-up for an arrival slot on your assigned arrival day. Please make sure to complete that sign-up by Tuesday, August 15.
    • August 29 = deadline to complete pre-arrival Sexual Assault Prevention, AlcoholEdu, and Mental Well-being online courses.  You received an invitation to complete these on Wednesday, August 9 and can access the trainings through DartHub.
    • August 30 = deadline to complete the required Achieving Community Together modules in Canvas (or earlier, if you are a pre-season athlete or participating in a pre-Orientation program)
      • If you are unable to complete this module because of technology challenges (including inconsistent internet, etc.), make sure to complete it as soon as you are on campus and with the technology you need.
  • And don’t forget that we launched the SVPP (Sexual Violence Prevention Project) module on Canvas this week. Please review when you are able.
     

UPDATES

  • Today we launched the Academic Advising and the Liberal Arts required module. In this module, upper-level students walk you through the curriculum and academic requirements, introduce you to the various moments of academic exploration during Orientation, and invite you to think a bit more about community and expectations. It is an AWESOME resource and will provide a terrific foundation for advising and course election.
    • Within this resource, you will also find a section on Getting Started in Math, Engineering, and the Sciences and information on the Health Professions Program.
    • This module will be due August 30.
  • You also received an invitation this week to create your DartWrite Portfolio. Enjoy exploring this opportunity!
     

LOOKING FORWARD

  • As you are thinking about packing, make sure to review this awesome webpage from Undergraduate Housing – including their What to Bring to Campus section on that page.
  • And check out the Sustainable Moving Sale, which will take place on Wednesday, August 30.
  • The Orientation Leaders (OLs) are taking the week off from adding new discussion questions, but you can still contribute to the ones that are already on Canvas. And if you have any questions you’d like to ask the OLs, make sure to fill out this form.
     

As always, be in touch with any questions. We will talk to you soon!

August 4 , 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 08.04.23

Hello again! How are you doing? Lots happening here – let’s catch up with our Weekly Update email! 

REMINDERS

  • We still need ID photos … from about 184 of you! Please make sure to Upload Photo for Your ID as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so!
  • August 7 = deadline to let us know If you would not like your Admissions Essay to be considered for Your Class, Your Words by using this form.
  • August 8 = deadline to complete the Dartmouth Short Survey (see your email for invitation). Thanks to those of you who have already completed it!
  • Prior to arrival on campus and no later than August 30 = deadline to complete the Achieving Community Together required modules in Canvas.
    • If you are unable to complete this module because of technology challenges (including inconsistent internet, etc.), make sure to complete it as soon as you are on campus and with the technology you need.
  • Please make sure to sign-up for an arrival time on your assigned move-in day of August 30 or September 3 if you have not already registered. You can do this through your Housing Portal in DartHub.
    • *Early arriving fall athletes, FYSEP Summer Session participants, and pre-orientation program students do not need an appointment and will receive arrival information directly from their group.
    • IMPORTANT: you cannot change your arrival date unless you withdraw from your First-Year Trip, in which case your arrival will shift to September 3 from August 30.

UPDATES

  • We updated the New Student Orientation website with a Schedule for August 30 Arrival / Move-In and Start of New Student Orientation. 
    • Early next week we’ll add information for those arriving on Sunday, September 3.
  • We also added When can I mail packages to myself to be picked up when I move-in?  to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
  • Did you have a chance to check out the Dartmouth Generated Placement Exams in Canvas, which we launched on Monday, July 31? If you choose to take any placement exams, we wish you all sorts of luck. 
  • Hopefully, you are enjoying getting to know one another via the weekly questions posted by the Orientation Leaders on Canvas! Check out this week’s question (if you haven’t yet, check out the last two questions too!)
    • And don’t forget to send us a postcard  (see details in Canvas) or submit an anonymous question!

LOOKING FORWARD

  • Watch for several new tasks and resources next week:
    • We will share more information about the Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) through Canvas for you to review. 
    • We’ll also launch a required module that will introduce you to Academic Advising and the Liberal Arts – aptly titled just that! Keep an eye out for that in Canvas later in the week. You will need to review this module by August 30.
    • A tile will go live on DartHub for Student Wellness Center online courses focusing on Sexual Violence Prevention, Alcohol Education, and Mental Wellbeing. You will need to complete these online courses by August 29.
    • And you’ll also receive an invitation to DartWrite, which gives you access to an optional digital portfolio through WordPress. Enjoy!
  • A reminder about these upcoming tasks (and others from earlier this summer): If you are unable to complete any of these modules or tiles because of technology challenges (including inconsistent internet, etc.), make sure to complete them as soon as you are on campus and with the technology you need. Don’t worry – we’ll make sure you have time once you are here!

As always, the What to Expect page in Canvas can help you understand what is coming next. 

We’ll share more next week – until then, take care!

August 1, 2023 - Mid-Week Update from New Student Orientation - 08.01..23

Hello! We know a Tuesday “update” is surprising but wanted to share two things:

UPDATE

REMINDER

  • It’s time! Tomorrow (August 2) is the deadline to upload your photo for your incredibly important Dartmouth ID. Do this as soon as possible so your ID will be ready when you arrive.

Talk to you again at the end of the week – until then, take good care!

July 31, 2023 - Online Placement Exams through Canvas

Hello again and hope you are very well! 

We are excited to share that the list of Dartmouth generated placement exams is now available on the New Student Orientation Canvas site!

Before we discuss next steps in accessing online placement exams, here are some quick thoughts from your Undergraduate Deans:

      • We will talk more about this over the next few weeks, but it is important to know that the primary purpose of Dartmouth Generated Placement Exams is to ensure that you are taking courses appropriate for your level of preparation. 
      • Should you take a placement exam? All students, and particularly international students whose academic credentials are not easily interpreted within the academic setting used in the United States, are urged to consider taking relevant exams, even if you do not plan to continue in that area of study. If you are unsure of your placement or want to confirm that this is the correct assessment of your knowledge, it is recommended that you take an exam. 
      • However, please know that past experience tells us that not all students choose to take placement exams; for those who do, some take only one, while others take several.
      • If you have been approved for testing accommodations by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and would like to utilize them for placement exams, please alert the SAS advisor with whom you first talked in a timely fashion so that your advisor can notify the appropriate department(s). If you still need to apply for disability accommodations, please do so right away. Email student.accessibility.services@dartmouth.edu with any questions.
        For additional guidance on placement from the Undergraduate Deans Office, visit this Canvas page

Online Placement Exams on Canvas:

      • Most of the online placement exams are available through Canvas.
      • To access an exam, click on the exam link and self-enroll into the Canvas course for that exam.
      • Feel free to self-enroll in any or all exams; self-enrolling does NOT mean you must then complete the exam.
      • Many of the exams have detailed instructions and guides to help you determine whether or not you should take a placement exam. To view those, self-enroll in the course and review the information through that exam’s site.

Need Help?

      • For specific Placement Exam questions, email the department contact directly. 
        • Contacts for each exam are listed on the Placement Exam section of the NSO Canvas site.
      • For more information regarding Canvas, you can browse this Canvas Student Guide; click on the help link within Canvas to access 24/7 phone, chat, and email support.

We wish you well and – if you choose to take any Dartmouth Generated Placement Exams – good luck!

July 28, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 07.28.23

Hello and happy almost August! How are you doing? We hope you are making space for yourself in these busy days.

Welcome to this week’s update email with more exciting news – lots to share, so read carefully:

REMINDERS (deadlines)

      • July 31 = Deadline to complete the Culture, Behavior & Experiences (CBE) Survey.
      • July 31 = Deadline if you would like to indicate your religious affiliation/heritage through the Personal Information tile in DartHub. Information submitted after the deadline will be shared periodically.
      • August 1 = Deadline to complete the Core Values (Standards of Conduct, Academic Honor, and Sources and Citations at Dartmouth) requirement in DartHub
      • August 2 = Make sure to authorize parent or guardian access to D-Pay so that you receive notice of the first statement. See DartHub.
      • August 2 = Time is running out! Less than HALF of you have Uploaded a Photo for Your ID. Yikes – that means most of you won’t have an ID waiting for you when you arrive!
        • Please upload your photo as soon as possible to have your ID ready when you arrive. 
        • You’ll need your ID for so many things at Dartmouth – we want it to be ready for you when you get here! 
        • Please be in touch if you have any concerns about being able to complete this task before arrival.
      • August 7 = If you would not like your Admissions essay to be considered for Your Class, Your Words, please opt out by this Friday using this form.
        • There is NO action required if you are okay with your essay being considered. 
      • Remember to use the What to Expect guide in Canvas to keep track of what’s happening.
      • And consider registering for online advising chats on academic resources with the undergraduate deans – see their Monday, July 24 email for more information!
         

UPDATES

      • A new tile in DartHub became available today in #3: Personal Information: FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
        • This action is optional and there is no deadline (ongoing throughout your time at Dartmouth).
        • The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that provides students with specific rights with respect to their student education records. You can find more information about the College’s FERPA policy on the Undergraduate Deans Office website.
      • We’ve added a new module in Canvas with some Dartmouth resources we expect will be useful to you now and in the future!
      • A new question from the Orientation Leaders has been posted on Canvas. Check it out, and don’t forget to respond to the first one too!
         

LOOKING FORWARD

      • Information about optional Dartmouth Generated Placement Exams – including a list of exams and how to access them – will be available in Canvas on Monday, July 31. We’ll email you when we publish the new module!
      • Many students take these placement exams, and plenty of students do not – so the decision to take a placement exam is absolutely up to you.
      • To read some additional thoughts on placement, the Undergraduate Deans Office put together this page of information that we’ve added to Canvas.
      • Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. ET = appointment slots become available on your Housing Portal (DartHub, Housing StarPortal). Sign up for your move-in time on either Wednesday, August 30 or Sunday, September 3 (depending on whether or not you are participating in a First-Year Trip).
        • In order to accommodate everyone arriving on campus, you must sign up for a move-in appointment.
        • Early arriving fall athletes, FYSEP participants, and pre-orientation program students do not need an appointment and will get arrival information from their group directly.
      • Will you be seeking on-campus employment? If so, you will need to produce several forms of unexpired, original identification. See Required Paperwork for New Student Employees from the Student Employment Office for more information.

August will be a very exciting month; we can’t wait to share more with you! Take good care and we’ll talk again very soon.

July 24, 2023 - Your Class, Your Words Opt Out (using your Admission Essay)

Greetings from New Student Orientation!

We would like to consider using a short excerpt from your Admission Essay for Your Class, Your Words: Class of 2027.

Your Class, Your Words is a program composed entirely of quotations taken from the admission essays of your incoming class, traditionally performed for you by upper-level students. This program, held during New Student Orientation, is designed to celebrate the individual experiences and identities you all bring to Dartmouth.

If you do not want your essay to be considered for inclusion in this project please click here: OPT OUT.

Before you do this, please know that all excerpts and quotations will be used anonymously, all personal identifiers will be removed, and your name will not be mentioned. Only *you* will know that the words spoken are yours! If you agree that a quotation from your essay could be used, you do not have to respond to this request.

We’d appreciate hearing from you by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 7.

We look forward to talking again soon.

July 21, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 07.21.23

Hello – hope you are well!

This is a long email, but we have lots of important information to share.

REMINDERS

      • Upcoming deadlines:
        • July 23: deadline to request, if desired, a different First-Year Writing placement.
        • July 31: deadline to complete the Culture, Behaviors & Experiences (CBE) Survey, available inDartHub.
        • July 31: deadline if you would like to indicate your religious affiliation/heritage through the Personal Information tile in DartHub. Information submitted after the deadline will be shared periodically.
      • We’re serious about this: Upload your student ID photo as soon as possible so that it is ready for your arrival. You will need your ID card to get into your residence hall room, eat in the dining halls, and pretty much everything from the first moment you arrive on campus. GET THIS DONE – you’ll be glad you did!
        • Please be in touch if you have any concerns about being able to complete this task before arrival.
      • Although the deadline has passed (yesterday!) for ordering your computer if you choose to purchase from Dartmouth, you can still follow the steps on this webpage to connect with the Computer Store.
         

UPDATE

      • The Orientation Leaders (OLs) are taking your questions! Make sure you check out the OL Instagram or submit your questions anonymously here. 
        • Throughout the rest of the summer, the Senior OLs will also be posting questions on the New Student Orientation Canvas site. Visit their module now and add to the conversation.
      • We launched a new module in Canvas: Achieving Community Together: The Principles that Define Us, which will help you better understand what it means to be a part of the Dartmouth community.
        • These sections are to be completed on your own and at your own pace.
        • You may leave a module at any time and come back to it later. 
        • Please complete these required modules by August 30.
        • If you are unable to complete them because of technology challenges (including inconsistent internet, etc.), make sure to complete them as soon as you are on campus and with the technology you need.
      • We also launched the Introducing: Academic Departments and Programs module. As you continue exploring the curriculum, visit this module to learn a little bit more about departments and programs at Dartmouth.
      • We know this is a lot of information, so we created a What to Expect page in Canvas to help you understand what Canvas modules are required and their deadlines. 
        • In August, we’ll add more about New Student Orientation in-person – so stay tuned!!
           

LOOKING FORWARD

      • In next week’s “Update,” we’ll share more information about Dartmouth-generated placement exams and introduce some Dartmouth resources that will be super helpful. 
      • And watch for an email next week from the undergraduate deans inviting you to Online Advising Chats. They’re excited to meet you!
         

Take good care – talk again very soon!

July 15, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 07.15.23

Hello – how are you doing? Hope you are finding – or making! – time to enjoy your summer.

We’re excited to share a few new things today and always happy to be reminding you of “things to do!”

REMINDERS

      • Upcoming deadlines:
        • July 18: Academic Interest Form (in DartHub) – view or update your area of academic interest. There is nothing binding about this selection.
        • July 20: complete the computer survey while reviewing Dartmouth’s computer requirements (access through DartHub).
        • July 20: if you choose to purchase a computer from Dartmouth, so it’s ready when you arrive – you can start that process through DartHub.
      • Don’t wait until the last minute – do this as soon as you can: Upload your student ID photo! This will make your arrival to campus much easier. Please be in touch if you have any concerns about being able to complete this task before arrival.
         

UPDATE

      • We hope you’ve already begun exploring the Snapshots we sent yesterday, our “whirlwind tour” of departments and programs at Dartmouth. As you continue your exploration of the curriculum at Dartmouth, we encourage you to review these Snapshots and refer back to them often. 
        • We’ll be sharing more soon on Canvas about academic departments and programs, so these Snapshots are meant to serve as a short and “snappy” introduction to academics at Dartmouth. Enjoy!
      • Yesterday, a new tile appeared in DartHub bringing you to the Student Technology Introduction portal so you can get started with the technology (including software) you’ll need at Dartmouth.
        • If you don’t have the computer you will use at Dartmouth or reliable internet – or if there is anything else that makes accessing these materials challenging – don’t worry! There will be time during New Student Orientation to do everything you need.
        • We’ll let you know about support sessions with Information, Technology and Consulting (ITC) during New Student Orientation.
      • In addition to the new Student Technology Introduction tile in DartHub, we’ve also launched a new Canvas module introducing you to Information Technology at Dartmouth. Review when you have a chance!
      • Watch for an email tomorrow (July 16) from writing.placement@dartmouth.edu with your First-Year Writing placement recommendation. 
        • Deadline to request different placement = July 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

LOOKING FORWARD

      • Stay tuned to your email next week; there will be lots of exciting information coming your way.
         

Sending all best thoughts until next time. Take good care!

July 14, 2023: Snapshots: meet Dartmouth's Academic Departments and Programs! 

Hello! It’s been a busy few weeks with lots happening, so we wanted to turn our attention (and yours!) to exploring the incredible academic opportunities within Dartmouth’s liberal arts curriculum.

This email presents our amazing Snapshots: a ‘whirlwind tour’ of the departments and programs at Dartmouth, within the four academic Divisions: Arts and Humanities; Interdisciplinary Departments and Programs; Sciences; and Social Sciences. We hope they help you begin the process of reflection and investigation that will lead to course election for your first term at Dartmouth – and beyond!

We encourage you to explore these Snapshots as you begin your Dartmouth journey: click on the links provided and learn about departments, programs, course offerings, and faculty. Keep them handy (you might even consider printing them for note taking!).

Your exploration and investigation will continue over the next few weeks with deeper introductions to academic departments and programs through Canvas ahead of the in-person Open Houses that happen during New Student Orientation.

Until next time – have fun exploring, and we will talk again soon!

July 7, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 07.07.23

Hello incoming students!

Collecting some things to help you stay on track:

REMINDERS

      • If you choose to participate in a First-Year Trip, your registration materials are due today (Friday, July 7) at 11:59 p.m.
        • It is totally okay if you choose to not participate or are unable to participate in a First-Year Trip – in that case, your arrival/move-in date will be September 3, unless you are participating in pre-Orientation programs or pre-season athletics in which case your arrival information will be communicated by your program/team.
        • Registration is not first-come first-served – all registrations submitted by the deadline of Friday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. will be considered equally.
      • A few important deadlines are coming up!
        • July 18: Academic Interest Form – view or update your area of academic interest. There is nothing binding about this selection.
        • July 20: review Dartmouth’s computer requirements and complete the computer survey (access both through DartHub). If you choose to purchase a computer from Dartmouth, make sure to do that by July 20 so it’s ready when you arrive.
           

UPDATES

      • Next week, a new tile will appear in DartHub asking you to complete the Culture, Behaviors & Experiences (CBE) Survey. This requirement is part of a series of pre-arrival surveys and online courses administered through the Student Wellness Center. Please complete the survey by July 31. 
      • Also next week in DartHub (July 14): once you have the computer you will use at Dartmouth, check out the Student Technology Introduction to learn about the technology you’ll be using at Dartmouth and download applications in preparation for New Student Orientation and classes. 
      • (Not really an update, we just want to emphasize!) Upload your student ID photo as soon as possible so it’s ready for you when you arrive on campus. Thank you!
         

LOOKING FORWARD

      • Watch for an awesome publication from the Undergraduate Deans Office in support of your exploration of the curriculum – coming soon. This guide will start your summer journey of questioning and exploring, as you prepare for course election during New Student Orientation. 
      • Many other wonderful resources are headed your way over the next few weeks – we are absolutely “looking forward” to sharing them with you!
      • And stay tuned for more modules launching in the New Student Orientation Canvas course!
         

Talk again next week – take good care and stay well.

July 1, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 07.01.23

RABBIT, RABBIT, RABBIT – happy first day of July. Wishing you good luck this month (and always!).

FYI: Dartmouth is CLOSED on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

Lots of catching up to do:

REMINDERS

      • July 7: If you choose to participate in a First-Year Trip, your registration materials are due by Friday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
        • It is totally okay if you choose to not participate or are unable to participate in a First-Year Trip – in that case, your arrival/move-in date will be September 3, unless you are participating in pre-Orientation programs or pre-season athletics in which case your arrival information will be communicated by your program/team.
        • Registration is not first-come first-served – all registrations submitted by the deadline of Friday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET will be considered equally.
      • Upload your student ID photo as soon as possible through DartHub so it’s ready for you when you arrive on campus. Thank you!
      • July 18: Academic Interest Form is due by July 18 – view or update your area of academic interest.
        • Remember there is nothing binding about this selection.
      • July 20: review Dartmouth’s computer requirements and complete the computer survey by July 20 (access both through DartHub). If you choose to order a computer through Dartmouth, you must order by July 20 to guarantee it will be ready by your arrival (or shipped in time for you to travel to campus).

UPDATE

      • We invited all incoming first-year students to the New Student Orientation Canvas site - make sure you’ve accepted the Course Invitation! We’ll keep you posted as we add and update!
      • Hopefully you’ve seen our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the New Student Orientation website. If not - check it out for lots of helpful information. And let us know if there are questions we’ve missed!!

LOOKING FORWARD

      • A new tile in DartHub becomes available today (July 1): Core Values.
        • You are required to review our Standards of Conduct, Academic Honor Principle, and Sources and Citations at Dartmouth, then indicate that you have read and understand these important resources.
        • We expect you to have a full understanding of our commitment to the Standards of Conduct and Academic Honor before you join our community.
      • The Family Weekend website has been updated with registration information and a preliminary schedule of events (September 29 - October 1, 2023).
        • Registration is required and there is no fee to attend Family Weekend.

Please make time for yourself and your well-being this summer. Sending best wishes and talk again soon!

June 24, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 06.24.23

Happy day to you all. We hope you’re finding some rest and restoration during these summer weeks.

What’s happening? Let’s see …

REMINDERS

      • Upcoming deadlines for Health Service Requirements: you’ll find everything in DartHub!
        • Health and Immunizations deadline = June 30
        • Insurance Waiver deadline = June 30
        • Athletic Clearance deadline = June 30
      • For those who choose to apply: upcoming deadline for Humanities 1 and 2 Application (access via DartHub):
        • All students are invited, but are not required, to apply.
        • Humanities 1 and 2 is a selective, interdisciplinary, two-term sequence for up to one hundred first-year students.
        • Deadline = June 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET

UPDATES

      • First-Year Trips emailed registration materials yesterday (Friday). If you choose to participate in a First-Year Trip, your registration materials are due by July 7 at 11:59 p.m.
        • It is totally okay if you choose to not participate or are unable to participate in a First-Year Trip – in that case, your arrival/move-in date will be September 3, unless you are participating in pre-Orientation programs or pre-season athletics in which case your arrival information will be communicated by your program/team.
        • Registration is not first-come first-served – all registrations submitted by the deadline of Friday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. will be considered equally.
      • Bravo on completing your Directed Self-Placement Process for First-Year Writing!
        • You will receive your placement recommendation on July 16.

LOOKING FORWARD

      • Next week is full of New Student Orientation (NSO) fun: we’ll launch our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the New Student Orientation website AND … exciting … invite you to the NSO Canvas site! Stay tuned!

We’ll talk again very soon – take good care and stay well.

June 16, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 06.16.23

Hello Class of 2027! 

We apologize for missing an Update last week, but we were busy with Commencement and all the related celebrations and culminations. It was a wonderful whirlwind – now we are ready to focus on YOU!

To catch up and think ahead:

REMINDERS

      • Complete your Directed Self-Placement Process for First-Year Writing by June 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
        • You can access this process through DartHub).
        • Placement recommendation will be sent via email July 16.
        • Deadline to request different placement via email is July 23.
      • The June 30 deadline for Health Service Requirements is also coming soon – access through DartHub).

UPDATES

      • A new tile in DartHub) will become available on June 18: Computer Requirements and, if applicable, Ordering Information.
        • If you choose to order a computer from Dartmouth, the deadline is July 20, 2023.
      • And watch for an email from First-Year Trips next week with First-Year Trips registration materials. Important to know:
        • It is totally okay if you choose to not participate or are unable to participate in a First-Year Trip – in that case, your arrival/move-in date will be September 3.
        • Registration is not first-come first-served – all registrations submitted by the deadline of Friday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. will be considered equally.
        • If you choose to participate in a First-Year Trip, you will receive your trip assignment and packing list after Friday, July 21.
        • As always, we are available for questions and concerns.

LOOKING FORWARD

      • We will soon have news about the New Student Orientation Canvas site and what to expect this summer in support of your arrival in the Fall – we are excited to keep connecting!

Wishing you well as your summers (officially) begin – take good care and talk again soon.

June 2, 2023 - Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 06.02.23

Hello great Class of 2027! 

Hope you are doing well. We write today with a few reminders, as deadlines approach:

REMINDERS

      • Complete your Residential Life Housing Star Portal by June 16 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
        • You can access this process through DartHub.
      • On June 1 (yesterday!), you received an invitation to the Canvas site for the Directed Self-Placement Process for First-Year Writing. Don’t forget to set aside time to complete this task, due by June 22 at 11:59 p.m.
      • And pay attention to deadlines as you keep working through the Instructions and Checklist and DartHub. Be in touch with us if you have any questions or concerns!
      • For your information! If you think you are the target of a phishing attempt or receive a suspicious email (even if you are not sure about it!) please report it to phishing@dartmouth.edu. 
         

UPDATE

      • You can expect to receive registration materials for First-Year Trips near the end of June. We’ll keep you posted so you know to watch for that email.

LOOKING FORWARD

      • Beginning June 15, the Standardized Test Scores tile in DartHub will be available. Scores must be received by September 5 to be considered for course election. Please visit the Instructions and Checklist for more information.
      • We wish you meaningful celebrations of your milestones and all you’ve accomplished, as you conclude your high school and secondary school education!
         

Until we talk again, which will be soon – take good care.

May 26, 2023: Weekly Update from New Student Orientation - 05.26.23

Hello great Class of 2027 and incoming Transfer Students!

As we move through the summer, we plan to finish most weeks with a quick email to stay connected and keep you updated on important things to know as you prepare to join the Dartmouth community.

Although we are currently very busy with Commencement for the Class of 2023, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns; we are always here for you!

We will continue to communicate what you need to know as soon as we can; you will all receive this information from us at the same time and we will make sure you do not miss anything important!

And now, we want to share a few reminders and things to do.

REMINDERS

      • Please complete your Residential Life Housing Application (which can be accessed through the Residential Life Housing Star Portal tile in DartHub) by Friday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
      • Also, we will post all emails from New Student Orientation on our website. Save this page, and feel free to share with families or supporters who may be interested in reading this information as well.

UPDATES

      • On June 1, you will receive an invitation to the Canvas site for the Directed Self-Placement Process for First-Year Writing. This required task takes some time, so plan accordingly to get it completed.
      • Speaking of Canvas, we’ll talk more about Dartmouth’s learning management systemsoon. You will use Canvas throughout New Student Orientation and for your classes as well. If you haven’t used Canvas or a tool like this before, have no fear: there will be time throughout the summer (and during Orientation) to explore and learn.

LOOKING FORWARD

      • Keep moving through the Instructions and Checklist and DartHub – paying attention to deadlines – and be in touch with us if you have any questions or concerns!

For those of you finishing secondary or high school, please know that we are sending our best wishes and congratulations as you wrap up your school year. And to all of you, we hope that you find time to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished with pride.

We will talk to you again soon!

May 17, 2023 - Introducing DartHub Pre-Arrival

Greetings, Class of 2027!

You can begin to use DartHub Pre-Arrival to review the Instructions and Checklist of things to do and deadlines to meet. 

To get started, please follow the instructions below to access DartHub Pre-Arrival:

      • Use a web browser to go to http://PreArrival.dartmouth.edu.
      • Login using your Dartmouth ID (also known as NetID) and password – and Duo two-factor authentication if prompted – created in the “set up your account” process. 
        • You should have received an email from Dartmouth ITC (Information, Technology and Consulting – account-no-reply@dartmouth.edu) with your Dartmouth ID (NetID) and instructions for the setup of your account.
      • Read and agree to the ‘Terms of Usage’ by clicking Continue.
      • You are now in DartHub Pre-Arrival at the Recommended Order portion of the Checklist page.

The first item on the list is Instructions and Checklist for Class of 2027: Prior to Engaging in Dartmouth Programs. This document includes detailed instructions and a chart you can use to keep track of your submissions.

Use the Checklist in "Recommended Order" on DartHub Pre-Arrival and the Instructions and Checklist document as your guides; stick with the categories and work through the “tiles/tasks”  in each category. Most forms you need to complete this summer will be available through DartHub.

While at Dartmouth, you will access DartHub frequently to elect courses, check-in for each term, view grade reports, update emergency contacts, etc.

It is imperative that you meet the deadlines indicated on DartHub Pre-Arrival. Don’t forget to use the chart on the Checklist in the Start Here category. 

If you are unable to access a particular web form, please contact the office listed on the Instructions and Checklist document. For general questions, contact the Undergraduate Deans Office (603.646.2243 or undergraduate.deans.office@dartmouth.edu).

You can always find updates on the New Student Orientation webpage: http://www.dartmouth.edu/orientation/. 

We’ll certainly talk again soon – take good care.

May 17, 2023 - Dartmouth: welcome and reminder to set up your Dartmouth email!

Hello again, Class of 2027!

By now, you should have received an email from Dartmouth ITC (Information, Technology and Consulting) with instructions to set up your Dartmouth email account. Most of you have already done so. For those of you who haven’t yet activated your account, please follow those instructions right now so you won’t miss any critical College communications.

Please note: this is the last email that will be sent to your applicant (non-Dartmouth) email address; moving forward, all email communication will travel via your Dartmouth email address.

If you didn’t receive a message from Dartmouth ITC or do not have regular online access, please go to dartgo.org/account-help to request help or email help@dartmouth.edu.

Since much of our communication will be sent by email, we want to be sure you’re connected.

Housing information will be sent to your Dartmouth email account tomorrow (Thursday, May 18). 

We hope you’ve seen the arrival/move-in information on the New Student Orientation page (http://dartmouth.edu/orientation). Continue to monitor this page for updates!

Please do be in touch with any concerns. We are excited to get to know you!