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.

**MORE EVENTS COMING SOON**

Ceramics Studio Free Event: Make an Earthenware PLANTER (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Ceramics Studio, Room 61, Hopkins Center

Free event open to all Dartmouth students. More about the Ceramics Studio: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/students/ceramics

Good & Green Lauch Social (Dartmouth Center for Career Design)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - 001 Lower McNutt Hall

Do good and go green with your Good & Green Career Community. Meet your Career & Life Design Coach, Brandon Green, joined by representatives from the Sustainability Office, the Irving Institute, and the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact (DCSI), and learn about campus opportunities and this year's off-campus treks. Snacks, drinks, and prizes provided! The first 30 students who attend get a free T-shirt.

OPAL Porch Party (Office of Pluralism and Leadership)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Collis Porch

Want to meet new friends, access community supports, or engage across cultures? Come learn about OPAL's resources and upcoming events while enjoying good food. Fun giveaways and raffles, too!

Student Choral Ensemble Auditions - Glee Club and/or Handel Society (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

2:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Upper Buck, Hopkins Center Music Department

Glee Club information: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/resident-ensembles/dartmouth-college-glee-club

Handel Society information: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/resident-ensembles/handel-society-dartmouth-college

Social Impact Fair (Dartmouth Center for Social Impact)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Paganucci Lounge

Learn about the different ways you can engage in powerful change-making work on-campus and around the Upper Valley. Drop by to hear about DCSI programs and talk to local non-profit leaders. Discover how you can turn your passions into action this term!

The Cherry Orchard Auditions (Theater)

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Hop 069, Mindy Kaling Theater Lab

Audition for our Fall MainStage, 'The Cherry Orchard'. Auditions are open to the entire campus, no experience required! Go to theater.dartmouth.edu for more information.

Orientation Dance Showcase

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Kemeny Courtyard

Come experience the talents of 7 of our Dartmouth dance groups!

Launch Block Party

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Mass Row

Swing by the Center for Career Design's block party across McNutt and Mass Row to get to know your Career & Life Design Coaches, jump into activities, enjoy ice cream from sisters of Anarchy, and have fun!

Dartmouth College Gospel Choir Open Rehearsal (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Faulkner Recital Hall, Hopkins Center Music Department

No auditions needed! More information: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/resident-ensembles/dartmouth-college-gospel-choir

Government, Law & Policy Launch Social (Dartmouth Center for Career Design)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - 001 Lower McNutt Hall

Start the year strong with your Government, Law & Policy Career Community. Meet your Career & Life Design Coach, Taylor Pichette, alongside representatives from other campus partners, and learn about campus opportunities and this year's off-campus treks. Snacks, drinks, and prizes provided! The first 30 students who attend get a free T-shirt.

Latine & Caribbean Heritage Celebration Kickoff & Welcome Back (Office of Pluralism & Leadership)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - 1 Clement Road Hanover, NH 03755

This will be the Office of Pluralism & Leadership's annual Latine & Caribbean Heritage Celebration 2026 Kickoff and Welcome Back event. Traditionally hosted outside on the north end of campus - we plan to have food, games, raffles, music, and connect with various resources, offices and departments that support or would like to support the Latine, Hispanic, and Caribbean communities on campus.

Dartmouth College Glee Club Auditions (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

2:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Upper Buck, Hopkins Center Music Department

Audition and sign-up information: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/resident-ensembles/dartmouth-college-glee-club

Finished the Week Friday (Tucker Center)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Tucker Center (S. Fairbanks)

Every Friday afternoon 3:30-5:00, come by the Tucker Center Living Room for celebratory cake during Fall, Winter, and Spring. All are welcome to drop-in and join for as long as you would like. See you soon!

Dartmouth College Marching Band First Rehearsal (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

4:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Hartman Rehearsal Hall, Hopkins Center Music Department

More information and interest form: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/resident-ensembles/dartmouth-college-marching-band

Agape Large Group (Agape Christian Fellowship)

5:15 PM - 7:00 PM - Collis 101

In Greek, 'agape' means unconditional love. We believe there was no greater display of God's agape love for us than on the cross of Jesus Christ. Our fellowship strives to make that love known and to emulate that love in the way we interact with others. We are a student-run group affiliated with InterVarsity, and we aim to work alongside the local churches to supplement the ministry being carried out there.

We have regular events each week, with weekly large group being our main fellowship event. Join us for games, worship, bible study, and prayer!

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!

FALLAPALOOZA After Party! (Collis After Dark)

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

Fallapalooza might be over but the fun isn't! Join us in Common Ground for two student bands, food, treats and beverages!

Bounce After Dark-Inflatables (Collis After Dark)

10:00 PM - Gold Coast Lawn (Lord Hall Lawn)

Join CAD for a night of fun inflatables! Challenge your friends in an interactive inflatable or just enjoy a bouncy house!

Welcome Bagel Breakfast (Seekers at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College)

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Library at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, 40 College Street

The Seekers student organization at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, United Church of Christ, will gather for a bagel breakfast after worship, at 11:15 AM, on Sunday 9/20/2026 to kick off the new year. We'll meet at 11:15 AM in the Library at CCDC. 

BSAxDBSAA Welcome Back BBQ (Office of Puralism and Leadership)

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Shabazz Lawn

A barbeque held during the first weekend of the fall term to serve as a welcome to and welcome back to campus for the Black community. The program was held in the tent on Shabazz lawn where food was provided, music and games were set up to play. The program was open to all students, staff, and faculty of the Dartmouth community. Food was provided by Wicked Awesome BBQ. This event is a collaboration with Dartmouth Black Student Athlete Association (DBSAA).

Writing Center 26F Opening Day (Writing Center)

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Writing Center (Berry 183)

The Writing Center is open for the fall term! Stop by on opening day to learn about scheduling system (WCOnline) and create an account, talk with a tutor about writing at Dartmouth, plan your fall writing projects, or discuss a paper you are currently working on. 

Whether you are generating ideas, drafting or outlining, completing final edits, or reviewing feedback, our tutors can support you! Appointments are available on Zoom and in-person in Berry 183. Drop-Ins are welcome any time there isn't an appointment scheduled. 

STEM+ Launch Social (Dartmouth Centr for Career Design)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - 001 Lower McNutt Hall

Start the year strong with your STEM+ Career Community! Meet your Career & Life Design Coach, Colin Roberts, joined by representatives from the Edge Consortium and the Magnuson Center, and discover campus opportunities and this year's off-campus treks. Snacks, drinks, and prizes provided! The first 30 students who attend get a free T-shirt.

Create a Vision Board for Fall Term (Academic Skills Center)

3:30 PM- 4:30 PM - The Academic Skills Center, Berry 178

Join this ASC Recharge & Reset session to create crafty Vision Boards to remind you of your fall term goals. Space is limited - please register on Dartmouth Groups.

Level Up your Calendar Management Workshop (Academic Skills Center)

5:30 PM - 6:20 PM -  The Academic Skills Center, Berry 178

Attend this workshop to take control of your time with Coach Rhi! Together, we'll organize key academic and personal commitments to create a more effective Google Calendar or Outlook calendar planning system. You will leave with a clearer, more organized calendar that helps you stay on top of your priorities and manage your time with confidence.

Tools needed: Laptop, access to course readings and calendar management tools

Please contact academic.skills.center@dartmouth.edu if you have any accessibility needs for this event.

Student Woodshop Orientation (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

1:00 PM - 5:15 PM - Student Woodshop, Hopkins Center

More information and orientation sign-ups: https://hop.dartmouth.edu/students/woodworking

Business Launch Social (Dartmouth Center for Career Design)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - 001 Lower McNutt Hall

Start the year strong with your Business Career Community. Meet your Career & Life Design Coach, Meghan Brandow, and get the lay of the land: campus opportunities, the finance and consulting application timelines you'll want on your radar, and this year's off-campus treks. Snacks, drinks, and prizes provided! The first 30 students who attend get a free T-shirt.

Fall Job & Internship Fair (Dartmouth Center for Career Design)

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Hanover Inn

Connect with alumni and employers and explore opportunities at Dartmouth's Fall Job & Internship Fair! Companies span a range of industries and are here to recruit Dartmouth talent.

Athletics Launch: Prize Wheel Pop-Up (Dartmouth Center for Career Design)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Floren Varsity House Lobby

Stop by our pop-up table to meet Ryan Velazquez, our new coach for Athletics, learn how the Center for Career Design supports student-athletes, and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win big! The first 30 students who attend get a free T-shirt.

Live Band Karaoke (Collis After Dark)

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Collis Common Ground

Ever wondered what it would be like to be the lead singer of a band? Now is your chance! Grab a mic and sing in front of a real live band.  You sing the song and the band backs you up LIVE!

WenDo Women's Self-Defense F26 WE Course

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Join us for a 2-day WenDo Women's Self-Defense WE Course focused on empowerment, confidence, and practical safety skills co-sponsored by the Student Wellness Center, Dartmouth Investment and Philanthropy Program, Dartmouth Student Government, Tucker Center, and more. This workshop will teach useful, practical, & versatile skills & techniques for traveling or navigating new environments. We will explore the oppressive systems individuals are subjected to in society including sexism & misogyny. We then explore the ways we may internalize this oppression and the impact it has on our ability to defend ourselves. WenDo is a self-defense workshop tailored and designed to specific needs of women, trans & cis. If you are unsure if WenDo is the right space for you, please reach out to the trainer, Kristi, at kristiwendony@gmail.com. See here for a more detailed description of the course, logistics, and frequently asked questions. Email wendo.27@dartmouth.edu for other questions.

Half Day Retreat (Student Wellness Center)

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - DOC House

Explore mindfulness, appreciation, and connection through meditation, group activities, and meaningful conversation. Open to students, families, friends, faculty, and staff. 

Elijah Nevels Stand Up Comedy (Collis After Dark)

9:00 PM Collis Common Ground

Elijah Nevels is a stand-up comedian known for his quick wit, sharp storytelling and hilarious takes on family and everyday life. He headlines clubs across the country and has performed with acts like Ms. Pat, Roy Wood Jr., Adam Ray, and Chad Daniels. He's built a following of over 500,000 on social media. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to see one of the next up and coming comedians! 

WenDo Women's Self-Defense F26 WE Course

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Join us for a 2-day WenDo Women's Self-Defense WE Course focused on empowerment, confidence, and practical safety skills co-sponsored by the Student Wellness Center, Dartmouth Investment and Philanthropy Program, Dartmouth Student Government, Tucker Center, and more. This workshop will teach useful, practical, & versatile skills & techniques for traveling or navigating new environments. We will explore the oppressive systems individuals are subjected to in society including sexism & misogyny. We then explore the ways we may internalize this oppression and the impact it has on our ability to defend ourselves. WenDo is a self-defense workshop tailored and designed to specific needs of women, trans & cis. If you are unsure if WenDo is the right space for you, please reach out to the trainer, Kristi, at kristiwendony@gmail.com. See here for a more detailed description of the course, logistics, and frequently asked questions. Email wendo.27@dartmouth.edu for other questions.

The First-Year Project (Theater)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Bentley Theater in the Hop

The First-Year Project is a great way for the '30s to get involved with the Department of Theater in a laid-back, fun production. Put on and created only by '30s. No auditions! No experience necessary! 

Level Up your Email Management Workshop (Academic Skills Center)

5:30 PM - 6:20 PM - Berry 178B - the Academic Skills Center

Is your inbox a mess? Attend this workshop to take control of your inbox with Coach Carmen! This workshop is for those who want to reduce email stress while increasing communication. Together, we'll organize messages with labels and filters, use features to stay on top of important emails, and manage notifications so you don't miss what matters. 

Tools needed: a laptop with access to your email.

Please contact academic.skills.center@dartmouth.edu if you have any accessibility needs for this event.

Bonfire & Dartmouth Night

The Green (emails to come about timing and 1st year sweep!)

Late Night Breakfast (Collis After Dark)

10:00PM Collis Common Ground

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