Congratulations on your decision to join the Fall incoming class here at Landmark College! The information below will serve as a helpful ongoing resource on the steps to take before your arrival, as well as information about campus life at Landmark College.
Student Orientation Overview
To support your strong connection to programming and community, the team has designed a robust orientation program for you! In the section below, “Fall 2023 Orientation Prearrival Information,” you’ll see several optional programs that will be held online over the spring and summer. You are encouraged to review the related content and attend a session to learn more about campus resources and programs and have any questions answered before your arrival. In early July, all students will also receive an invitation to complete several online, self-paced modules related to Health & Wellness that are important to complete before your arrival on campus.
Here is an overview of the on-campus orientation programming:
Fall 2023 Orientation Prearrival Information
To support your arrival to campus and connection to the community, the LC team will be offering a series of optional prearrival sessions virtually throughout the spring and summer for students and their families. Links to join these virtual events will be sent to the student’s LC email and family emails on record. Where appropriate, sessions will be recorded and made available for those who are unable to attend. Please contact Student Affairs (CampusLife@landmark.edu) if you have any questions or wish to request a copy of a recording. Our current prearrival sessions include the following:
- Transitioning Your Medical & Mental Health Care to Landmark (open to students and families) Join Jeff Huyett, Director of Health Services, and Tori Tilson, Counselor, as they provide an important overview of medical and mental health services available at LC and important steps to take in advance of your arrival. The presenters will review the content available in this helpful resource available here.
- Thursday, June 15 at 1 p.m. (ET) Session Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/jdxydgqh
- Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) Session Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/sttrbyku
- Housing, Dining, and Campus Safety (open to students and families) Join members of the Residential Life, Dining, and Campus Safety teams to gain an overview of your home. Ask questions, gather invaluable insights, and gain a deeper understanding of how our outstanding housing, dining, and campus safety services will enhance your college adventure. Residential Life will review the content available here.
- Tuesday, June 13 at 1 p.m. (ET) Session Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/wbxedjvh
- Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) Session Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/jkyavfer
- Advising and Academic Placement (open to students and families) Join Advising and Academic Placement team members as they present an overview of our program and hold space to answer any questions you may have.
- Wednesday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) Session Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/ytpxkbkp
- Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) Session Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/vdhvpvqk
- Social Pragmatics (open to parents ONLY—student sessions will begin in August as part of the Early Orientation schedule) Join Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatics, and his rotating series of guest presenters, for an ongoing conversation about social pragmatics supports at LC, including the PEERS program, workshops, activities, and social coaching. For more information about Social Pragmatics programs at LC, please see the overview available here.
- Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. (June 6, June 20, July 18, August 8, and August 22)
- Transition at College (TaC) (open only to students and families enrolled in the TaC program) Join Dr. Eric Gobel-Lynch, Director of Transition Programs, for a series of conversations about what to expect from your first semester at Landmark College, getting started with your transition journey, and getting to know your fellow TaC students and staff. For more information about the Transition at College program, please see the overview available here.
- Dates and Times will be posted once finalized
- Orientation & Arrival to Campus (open to students and families) Join LC staff for an overview of the New Student/Family Orientation on-campus programs, review of arrival to campus logistics, and have a dedicated space to have your remaining questions addressed prior before your travels to Vermont.
- Dates, Times, and a Link to Access the Session will be posted once finalized
Additional sessions, including opportunities for social connection, will be shared in the weeks and months ahead—updates will be posted here, in the LC onboarding portal under the “Announcements” tab, and shared to your LC email.
Fall 2023 New Student Orientation Overview*
Social Pragmatics and Transition at College (TaC) Orientation*
- Wednesday, August 23 Early Orientation Arrival to Campus (By Invitation Only)
- Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In (9 a.m. to noon)
- Lunch
- Afternoon Sessions Include:
- Welcome Meeting
- Orientation and Program Review (Family)
- Icebreaker Activities and Social Activities with Orientation Leaders (Students)
- Social Activities for Students (Optional)
- Welcome Dinner
- Evening Excursions and Social Events with Orientation Leaders (Optional)
*Schedule provided is an overview and is tentative. As sessions are finalized additional details will be posted here.
New Student Orientation*
- Thursday, August 24—Arrival to Campus
- Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In (9 a.m. to noon)
- Lunch
- Afternoon Sessions Include:
- Welcome from President Eden and Senior Administration
- Orientation Group Activities
- Welcome Dinner
- Joining the Landmark Community
- Evening Activities
- Friday, August 25
- Breakfast
- Morning Sessions Include:
- Academic Advising, Placement, and Support
- Starting Off Right: How to Succeed in Your First Semester
- Lunch/Break
- Afternoon Sessions Include:
- Preparing for Your First Week
- Health and Counseling Services: Partnering with You for Your Health—Part 1
- Substances and Wellness: Partnering with You for Your Health—Part 2
- Dinner
- Evening Activities Include:
- Welcome Bonfire
- Game Room
- Saturday, August 26
- Continental Breakfast
- Convocation
- Brunch
- Afternoon Sessions Include:
- Equity and Inclusion at Landmark
- Sexual Respect at Landmark
- Dinner
- Evening Activities Include:
- Game Room
- Welcome Party at Centers for Diversity and Inclusion
- Sunday, August 27
- Continental Breakfast
- Morning Sessions Include:
- Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Information Session and Tour
- Introduction to Student Activities and Clubs at Landmark
- Brunch
- Afternoon Programs Include:
- Shuttles to Keene, NH, or
- Game Room, or
- Putney Walking Tour
- Dinner
- Evening Activities Include:
- Game Room
- Arcade Club Welcome Event
- Pool Tournament
*Schedule provided is an overview and is tentative. As sessions are finalized additional details will be posted here.
Fall 2023 New Family Orientation Overview*
We recognize families play an integral part in supporting their students in having a successful experience. To support your journey, we have also designed a series of programs, which include the prearrival sessions outlined below in the “Fall 2023 Orientation Prearrival Information,” as well as dedicated sessions during the on-campus portion of our orientation program:
- Thursday, August 24—Arrival to Campus
- Registration in the Click Family Sports Center (9 a.m. to noon)
- Lunch
- Family Orientation Sessions:
- The student program is required for all new students. The family program is optional for families
- Afternoon Sessions Include:
- Welcome Address
- Living and Learning at Landmark: A Program Overview
- Academic Advisor Meet and Greet
- Welcome Dinner
- Families depart for the evening
- Friday, August 25
- Breakfast
- Morning Sessions Include:
- Optional Tours
- What to Expect in the First Year
- The Academic Rhythm of the Semester
- Global Opportunities
- Lunch
- Afternoon Sessions Include:
- The Family Journey: More Helping, Less Rescuing
- Information Sessions, such as:
- Wellness at Landmark College
- Career Connections
- Social Pragmatic Programs and Services
- Transition at College
- President’s Family Reception
- Dinner in Town
- Saturday, August 26
- Convocation Ceremony
- Brunch
- Families depart after Brunch
*Schedule provided is an overview and is tentative. As sessions are finalized additional details will be posted here.
If you have any questions regarding specific aspects of orientation, please contact Student Affairs at 802-387-6714 or CampusLife@landmark.edu.