Experience Dartmouth

Events and opportunities all over campus - and beyond - will allow you to learn more about different aspects of life at Dartmouth. Sponsored by programs, departments and Dartmouth student organizations.

Schedule will be updated as events are registered, so be sure to check back on the 13th!

Schedule- Sunday, September 13th

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Ledyard Canoe Club (1 Boathouse Rd.)  

Pancake Paddle!  (Canceled Due to Weather)

Come down to the Ledyard Canoe Club to eat pancakes and paddle canoes on the Connecticut River! We will have toppings galore and plenty of pancakes to go around. Whether you want to check out our fleet of boats or just hang out, please pop down! No paddle experience required!

Hosted By: Ledyard Canoe Club

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Collis Student Center Porch

Evergreen: Student-Built, Student-Fueled (Free Smoothies)

Kick off the term with a free smoothie — and yes, some of them are green (on purpose). Stop by Collis's porch to grab a healthy drink, meet the team behind Evergreen, and learn how this Dartmouth student-built app can help Dartmouth students thrive — mentally, physically, and everywhere in between. You'll also have the chance to learn more about a new research study testing the app, which is not yet available for use outside of the study. No sign-up required, just good vibes and better smoothies. Come for the drink, stay for the conversation.

Hosted By: Evergreen

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Collis Student Center Porch

STEM Into Your Future — A Dartmouth NEXT & OPAL First-Year Experience

STEM Into Your Future — A Dartmouth NEXT & OPAL First-Year Experience is an engaging welcome back experience designed to help incoming first-year students build community, explore STEM opportunities, and connect with peers, faculty, staff, and campus resources. Through interactive activities, networking, and conversations about academic and career pathways, students will begin their Dartmouth journey feeling connected, confident, and ready to STEM into their future!

Hosted By: Dartmouth NEXT & OPAL

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Robinson Hall Lawn (Rain Location: McNutt 001)

Stickers, Snacks, and Launch: Meet the Center for Career Design

New to Dartmouth and wondering where to start with careers, internships, or figuring out what's next? Stop by the Center for Career Design's table on the front lawn of Robinson Hall to meet our team, grab some treats and swag, and learn what we offer. You'll also get an early look at Launch, our two-week series to help student explore interests and connect with a career community, and you can sign up on the spot to get ahead of the crowd. 

Hosted By: Dartmouth Center for Career Design

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Berry 183

Pride and Portfolio: DartWrite and some very non-Austen snacks

On Sunday, September 13th, you will be able to access your DartWrite digital portfolio. Come see some of the ways you can use it at Dartmouth and beyond! Meet the undergraduate Portfolio Fellows, who are available to help students design and curate their portfolios. Get a sticker and a snack.

Hosted By: DartWrite Portfolio Project

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Shabazz Mural Room

AKA Presents: First-Year Welcome & Survival Kits

Join AKA for a first-year welcome event! Black students are highly encouraged to attend. Grab your Survival Kit and join us for real talk on navigating Dartmouth as a Black student, plus a chance to meet upper-level students and connect with community early. 

Hosted By: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Wilson Hall, Room 219

Ice Cream Social with the Dodecs

Come eat ice cream and hang out with the Dodecaphonics, Dartmouth's oldest gender-inclusive a cappella group! Ask us your questions, get to know our members, and learn about Dartmouth's incredible performing arts scene. 

Hosted By: Dodecaphonics

 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Kemeny Hall 105

Introduction to Engineering

Learn about the AB, the BE, and being a student in STEM from the perspective of the Thayer student groups (Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers).

Hosted By: COSO

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Collis Student Center Porch

Collis Ice Cream Social

Grab some ice cream and get to know the departments and programs that call Collis home. Staff from Collis Student Center, Greek Life and Student Societies, Native American Program, Student Involvement, Student Life, and Tucker Center will be in attendance.

Hosted By: Collis Student Center

Interested in hosting an Experience?

Experience Dartmouth provides a dedicated window of time (from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday 9/13) during New Student Orientation where offices, departments, programs and organizations can host a variety of events or activities to introduce themselves and welcome incoming students.

In the past, groups have used this time to host meet & greet events, open houses, audition workshops and welcome potential new members. We encourage groups to connect with each other and consider collaborating on programs or resource fairs during this time period. Please note: your program does not need to fill the entire time period - that is simply the window of time available.

Once you have reserved your space and confirmed your event, please fill out THIS FORM to have it listed on the Experience Dartmouth line-up of events that is shared with incoming students.

Alternatively, if you would like to host an event or program for incoming students during the first few weeks of the fall term, please consider listing your program through Weeks of Welcome!

Please contact student.involvement@dartmouth.edu with questions.