WELCOME TO DARTMOUTH

Family Weekend 2025
All members of the Class of 2029 and their families and supporters are invited to a special Family Weekend on campus Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28, 2025. Contact Kay Reynolds, Associate Director, Family Relations and Engagement, with questions.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and support your transition.

We work with many campus colleagues on our New Student Orientation (NSO) and will be excited to share information with you in the spring about what to expect.

Important - Please note:

Dartmouth's required New Student Orientation program includes student arrival, move-in, and First-Year Trips (if you choose to participate), as well as many important programs that connect students with their peers, support staff, faculty, and the Dartmouth community. Students will also meet with faculty advisors and undergraduate deans before electing Fall term courses. 

The dates for New Student Orientation are not yet confirmed, but the program will be held at the end of the summer. We will announce Orientation dates to all accepted students in mid-spring. 

This website, which will include extensive information and resources for students, will be updated for the Class of 2029 in mid-spring.

As mailings are sent and information is communicated to new students, you can always turn to our website for the latest information.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at new.student.orientation@dartmouth.edu if you have any questions. We are always happy to hear from you!   

We'll connect in the spring - until then, take good care.

Kathleen Cunneen
Director, New Student Programs
and
Eric L. Ramsey 
Co-Interim Dean of the College

Our Mission: New Student Orientation allows students to begin to create deep connections to the institution. With high standards and great compassion, we will prioritize the support of new students as they transition to both academic and co-curricular life at Dartmouth, and we will courageously and clearly communicate (and reinforce) the shared values of our community. Additionally, we are committed to recognizing the many paths taken by students before they arrive, and the multiple ways to experience and engage with our community once they begin their Dartmouth journey. Through its programs and mission, New Student Orientation strives to highlight a campus that is inclusive, welcoming, and caring for all.