Weeks of Welcome

We hope to see you throughout the week at these special events!

Unless otherwise noted, programs are for Dartmouth students and staff ONLY.

Collis Ice Cream Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Collis Plaza (Rain Location: Collis Common Ground)

Stop by the Collis Plaza for ice cream, friendly faces, and to learn about your student center!

Student Involvement Fair

3:00 - 5:00pm - North end of the Green (Rain Location: Leverone Field House)

Come learn about the variety of student clubs, organizations and opportunities at Dartmouth.

Community Lunch

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Dartmouth Green (Rain Location: 53 Commons)

A big cookout is the perfect way to kick off a new school year!

Special First-Year Drop-in Hours for Course Changes (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson 125

Drop-in to speak with a First-Year Dean about making course changes or any questions!

First Day of School Photos (Academic Skills Center)

3:30 - 5:00 PM - Berry 178

Come by the Academic Skills Center and take home a First Day of School photo!

Center for Social Impact Open House (Dartmouth Center for Social Impact)

4:00 - 6:00 PM - 2nd Floor of South Fairbanks

Come by South Fairbanks to learn about how you can make your impact while at Dartmouth! We'll have information about social impact internships, service to the local community, immersion trips, ice cream and so much more.

Tucker Center Open House (Tucker Center)

4:00 - 6:00 PM - South Fairbanks Hall

Come meet Tucker Center student leaders, staff, and campus ministers! President Beilock to speak at 4:30. Enjoy free ice cream and popsicles!

First-Year Drop-in Hours (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson 125

Drop in to speak with a First-Year Dean about course changes or any questions you may have.

Student Job Fair (Student Employment Office/Human Resources)

3:00 - 5:00 PM - Collis Common Ground

Need a job? Several campus employers will be present to personally talk with you about their part-time jobs on-campus & in the Upper Valley. Open to all Dartmouth students!

Dartmouth Film Society First Meeting (DFS)

6:30 - 7:30 PM - BVAC Lobby

First meeting of the term for new and returning members of the Dartmouth Film Society. This meet will act as an orientation session, guiding new members on what to expect from the club with matters ranging from discussions on film, meeting structure, and individual contributions to the enrichment of film studies.

First-Year Drop-in Hours (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson 125

Drop in to meet with a First-Year Dean to discuss course changes.

Social Impact Fair (Dartmouth Center for Social Impact)

4:30 - 7:30 PM - Paganucci Lounge

Learn about the different ways you can engage in powerful change-making work around the Upper Valley and on-campus at the Social Impact Fair! Drop by to hear about various Youth Education and Mentoring Programs, Social Sector Internships, Local Volunteer Opportunities, Foundations in Social Impact Leadership, SIP courses, Service-oriented Student Organizations, and more!

Therapy Dog Poppy Visit (Student Wellness Center)

5:00 - 6:00 PM - Berry Library, Suite 179 (SWC Living Room)

Visit with Poppy, a golden retriever, who comes weekly to the SWC!

Dance Showcase (Student Involvement)

8:00 PM - Kemeny Courtyard

Come see the talents of our amazing and diverse student dance groups at Dartmouth!

First-Year Drop-in Hours (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson 125

Drop in to speak with a First-Year Dean about course changes or anything else!

What is WISP? (Women in Science Project)

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Virtual (RSVP required at forms.gle/X1m1WXFjHYqDcaXk9)

A virtual information session about the opportunities offered by the Women in Science Project!

Note: This is the first of two sessions. The second will focus specifically on the WISP research internship program and will be held virtually from 4-5PM on 9/23/24.

Black Convocation (OPAL Black and Pan African Student Advising)

6:00 - 7:30 PM - Collis Common Ground

This evening will feature inspiring speeches from returning students, esteemed faculty, and dedicated staff, who will share their experiences and offer valuable insights into the collegiate journey within the Black community.

Seekers Student Fellowship Welcome Dinner (United Church of Christ at Dartmouth College Seekers Student Fellowship)

6:30 - 8:00 PM - Church of Christ at Dartmouth College Batchelder Lounge

All traditions welcome as we gather to get to know one another and enjoy a homemade meal.

Triangle House Welcome Back Picnic - LGBTQIA+ Social & 10 Year Anniversary Celebration (OPAL)

3:00 - 6:00 PM - The Triangle House at 4 N Park St

Join the OPAL team and LGBTQIA+ student advising for our annual welcome back event! This year is extra special as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Triangle House. We will have a catered BBQ with some expected fare (pork, chicken, mac n cheese, cupcakes) as well as vegan and gluten free options. We will also have massage and acupuncture, student organizations tabling, a DJ, supplies to make friendship bracelets, and so much more.

Open Rehearsal! (Dartmouth College Marching Band)

4:30 - 9:00 PM - Church of Christ at Dartmouth College (CCDC)

Come to our first rehearsal (4:30 - 6:00), stay for free pizza (6:00 - 7:00), and join us for field rehearsal on memorial field if you want to play with us at the first home football game on 9/21!

Note: No Audition Required! Just let us know you're coming so we can prepare for you.

Vote-a-Palooza (Dartmouth Civics)

5:00 - 7:00pm - Gold Coast Lawn (Gile/Hitchcock Lawn)

Join Dartmouth Civics, Programming Board and the Rockefeller Center for a voter information fair prior to the Fall-A-Palooza concert! 

FALLAPALOOZA (Programming Board)

7:00 PM - Gold Coast Lawn (Lord Hall Lawn)

Celebrate the end of the first week of classes and kickoff the first weekend of the term with an awesome concert featuring COLONY HOUSE and opener MICHELLE.

Collis After-palooza Dance Party ft. Booth (Collis After Dark)

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Sarner Underground

Join your late-night friends for an after-party! After FALLAPALOOZA join Collis After Dark for a DANCE PARTY IN SARNER! Your favorite DJ's from the Dartmouth Collective "Booth" will be dropping the beats!

NAP Welcome Back BBQ (Native American Program)

3:00 - 5:00 PM - Moore Lawn

Join the Native American Program for a Welcome Back BBQ, lawn games, music, and more!

Sur-PRIZE Bingo! (Collis After Dark)

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Collis Center - Common Ground

A tortilla blanket? Musical instruments? Headphones? GAMING SYSTEMS?! You could win ANYTHING at Sur-PRIZE Bingo! Join us for a sur-PRIZING time!

BSA & DBSAA's Back to School BBQ (OPAL- Black and Pan African Student Advising)

2:00 - 5:00 PM - Shabazz Lawn

The weather is warm and everyone is back on campus! Come outside and enjoy an afternoon of cookout nostalgia with OPAL & DBSAA for our annual Back 2 School BBQ! The event will include classic BBQ dishes, music, and yard games. All that's left to do is for you to get your line-dancing shoes on and join the fun!

Discover how to get outside at Dartmouth With Outdoor Programs (Outdoor Programs)

12:00 - 1:00 PM - Robinson Hall

Join Outdoor Programs staff to learn about the many outdoor students have access to through the Outdoor Programs office: cabin rentals, gear rentals, trails for hiking and mountain biking, indoor and outdoor climbing, winter activities, etc.! Beverages and treats will be provided.

MoTEAvational Monday - Meet the ASC Team & Plant a Baby Succulent (Academic Skills Center)

3:30 - 4:30 PM - Berry 178

Join us for the first MoTEAvational Monday of the year, where you can meet the Academic Skills Center team, set goals for fall term, and pot a baby succulent (while supplies last!)

Interfaith Passport (Tucker Center)

5:30 - 7:00 PM - Tucker Center (South Fairbanks)

Interfaith Passport equips the interfaith travelers with the principles of pluralism: to be curious, venture out, welcome in, stand tall, and stand with, to engage in interfaith dialogue and actions across Dartmouth's campus. Exploring worldviews, our religious, spiritual and secular cultures and customs, can be a never-ending journey, and it is definitely not linear. Whether you have been on this road for a long time or are just getting started, we invite you each week to a new sacred space on campus.

Dartmouth Fall Job & Internship Fair (Center for Professional Development)

1:00 - 5:00 PM - Hanover Inn

This fair is open to all students! Interested in learning more about career options and employers who seek Dartmouth talent? Log into the Center for Professional Development's Handshake career platform today (see link on DartHub) to register for this event and access a list of 70+ employers planning to attend. Stop in and meet representatives, many of whom are Dartmouth alumni, from fields that include biotech, life sciences, healthcare, arts, education, consulting, technology, finance, government, research and more!

International Student Welcome Back (International Student Support)

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Irving Atrium

Welcome back to campus Dartmouth International Students! Come join us for some good food, music, and time with your community. Bring a friend and come by. Open to all Dartmouth international undergraduate and graduate students.

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