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Parents, Guardians, Families, and Supporters

Family Weekend 2024
Members of the Class of 2028 and their families and supporters are invited to a special Family Weekend on campus Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. Questions? contact Kay Reynolds, Associate Director, Family Relations and Engagement.

Dartmouth partners with parents, guardians, families, and supporters to help students succeed.

Parent, Guardian, and Family Connections
Please visit the link above for additional information from the Undergraduate Deans Office.

A list of helpful websites and resources:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

• The Office of the Registrar (“Registrar” for short) provides services for students in the areas of academic policy, enrollment, and course information. Their Calendars webpage is incredibly useful for finding dates, deadlines, term breaks, etc. 
  • Click on the specific Term Calendar for very helpful levels of detail. (We use it every day!)

HOUSING AND DINING

• The Office of Residential Life coordinates student housing assignments and provides a variety of learning opportunities that promote students’ academic endeavors and encourage growth and development. Upon receiving their housing assignment from Dartmouth, students will become a member of one of six House Communities.
  • The Undergraduate Housing tab in the top menu on their website is super helpful.
  • Visit the About Housing section to learn more about Undergraduate Housing at Dartmouth.
    • In particular – the Dates & Deadlines page with residence hall opening and closing dates will come in very handy 
• Residential Operations maintains student residences and manages on-campus storage options.
• Dartmouth Dining provides a lovely overview with its Quick Dining Facts. 
  • Click on the Inclusive Dining tab in the top menu of their website for information on Kosher and Halal Dining; food allergies and restrictions; and vegan and vegetarian dining. 
  • Visit the First-Year dining page for information on your student's dining plan.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

• If you haven't already, make sure to check out the Dartmouth College Health Services website (also known as Dick’s House by students) for essential information about our health and counseling services. Helpful pages include:
  • Health Service Requirements
  • Do You Know?
• We recently shared resource information with your student through the New Student Orientation Canvas site, including a collection of Self-Care and Wellbeing resources.
  • Feel free to explore the Student Wellness Center website to learn more about what is available to your student and to remind them of their pre-arrival requirements.
  • Additionally, the Counseling tab on the Health Services website provides a wealth of resources, including information about the Counseling Center; appointments; workshops, groups, and events; guides and resources; and self-help.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is the office that works with students, faculty, staff, and the campus administration to ensure that the programs, services, and activities of Dartmouth College are accessible to, and usable by, students with disabilities. If your student needs these services, they should be sure to contact SAS. 
  • In particular, the Incoming Class webpage will be helpful for your student if they need to apply for accommodations or services.
• The Undergraduate Deans Office (UDO) provides holistic academic and personal advising for undergraduates. Students are assigned an undergraduate dean who will work with them from their arrival on campus until their graduation. Your student will receive an introductory email from their undergraduate dean in mid-August. The Undergraduate Deans Office also includes the Health Professions Program, Dartmouth’s specialized advising program for students considering careers in the health professions.