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Goals for New Student Orientation

In September, the Class of 2015 will arrive on campus from all over the world and with every imaginable goal and talent. They are united in their quest for an excellent Dartmouth education. Accordingly, the primary mission of New Student Orientation is to promote their academic success.

The tasks of settling in to a new community such as setting-up one’s room, making friends, and learning the campus layout form the building blocks that allow students to focus on academics and meeting their educational goals. Staff and fellow students will be on hand to make the process of settling-in go smoothly. Students can then quickly turn their attention to meetings with faculty advisors, departmental open houses, and course selection.

The New Student Orientation Committee has established the following goals and objectives for this year’s program – the Committee members join so many other members of the Dartmouth community in looking forward to your arrival.

Goals and Objectives for New Student Orientation

The purpose of the New Student Orientation program at Dartmouth College is to prepare students to be academically successful by:

  • Providing information and resources that will allow students to make informed and appropriate academic plans and healthy social choices;
  • Creating a welcoming environment that builds a sense of community among the incoming class and connects them to faculty, staff and other students;
  • Providing a framework for four years of success through the communication of expectations, norms and standards.