Fall Term Orientation

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, “Pre-arrival Virtual Sessions,” you’ll see several optional programs that will be held online before your arrival on campus. 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:

Pre-arrival Virtual Sessions

To support your arrival to campus and connection to the community, the Landmark College team will be offering a series of optional pre-arrival 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 Landmark College 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 ([email protected]) if you have any questions or wish to request a copy of a recording. Our current pre-arrival sessions include the following:

  • Health & Counseling: Preparing to Come to Landmark College (open to students and families) — Join Jeff Huyett, Director of Health Services, and Tori Tilson, Director of Counseling, as they provide an important overview of medical and mental health services available at Landmark College and important steps to take in advance of your arrival. The presenters will review the content available in this helpful resource available here.
  • Housing, Dining, and Campus Safety (open to students and families) — Join members of 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.
  • 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 address your remaining questions before your travels to Vermont.
  • Social Pragmatics (open to parents ONLY — student sessions will begin in August as part of the Early Orientation schedule) Join Mickey Cronin, Director of Social Pragmatic Programs and Support, and their 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.
    • Dates, times, and links to the virtual sessions will be communicated directly to Social Pragmatics students and families
  • 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, times, and links to the virtual sessions will be communicated directly to TaC students and families

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.

On-Campus Student Orientation Overview*

Orientation Schedules (PDF):

Social Pragmatics and Transition at College (TaC) Early Orientation*

  • Wednesday, August 21—Early Orientation Arrival to Campus (By Invitation Only)
    • 9 a.m. to Noon—Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In
    • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Writing Letters Home (Optional)
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Bookstore Open
    • 111:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.—Lunch
    • 1:30 to 1:50 p.m.—Social Pragmatics & Transition at College Welcome
    • 2 to 2:45 p.m.—Welcome Activities Session I (Social Pragmatics)
      • Ice Breakers
      • The “Real” Campus Tour
      • Chill Space
    • 2 to 4 p.m.—Adventure Course (TaC)
    • 3 to 3:45 p.m.—Welcome Activities Session II (Social Pragmatics)
      • Ice Breakers
      • The “Real” Campus Tour
      • Chill Space
    • 4 to 4:30 p.m.—Student Welcome to Online Events and Activities (Social Pragmatics)
    • 4 to 5 p.m.—Welcome Activities Session (TaC)
    • 5 to 6 p.m.—Dinner
    • 6 to 6:30 p.m.—Orientation Leaders Meet and Greet
    • 6:30 to 7 p.m.—Transition at College (TaC) Fire Ceremony
    • 6:30 to 8 p.m.—Check in with Thomas Kuzma
    • 8 to 10 p.m.—Evening Activities
      • Fire Pit and S'mores
      • Student Center Game Room
      • Click Center
  • Thursday, August 22—Early Orientation Arrival to Campus (By Invitation Only)
    • 8 a.m.—Rise and Shine! Your bed does not need you as much as the world does!
    • 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.—Breakfast
    • 9 to 11 a.m.—Morning Activities
      • Coffee, Donuts, and Board Games
      • Game Room
      • Walking Tour of Putney
    • 9 to 10:30 a.m.—Woods Walk
    • 9 to 5 p.m.— Writing Letters Home (Optional)
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Bookstore Open
    • 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.—Finding Productive Spaces
    • 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.—Game Room Games
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—Lunch
    • Follow the New Student Orientation Schedule moving forward

*The schedule provided is an overview and is tentative. As sessions are finalized additional details will be posted here.

New Student Orientation*

  • Thursday, August 22—Arrival to Campus
    • 9 a.m. to Noon—Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In
    • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Writing Letters Home (Optional)
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Bookstore Open
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.—Lunch
    • 2 to 2:30 p.m.—Welcome Address
    • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.—Color Group Activities
    • 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.—Campus Tour
    • 5 to 6 p.m.—Dinner
    • 6:15 p.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 6:30 to 7 p.m.—Joining the Landmark Community
    • 7:15 to 8 p.m.—Residence Hall Meeting (Mandatory)
    • 8:15 p.m.—ResLife Ice Cream Social
    • 8:45 to 10 p.m.—Evening Activities (Optional):
      • Hall Themed Game Night
      • Student Center Game Room
  • Friday, August 23
    • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.—Breakfast (Optional)
    • 8:40 a.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 9 to 11 a.m.—Academic Advising, Placement, and Support
    • 11:15 a.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.—Health & Counseling Services: Partnering with You for Your Health
    • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.—Lunch/Break
    • 1:30 p.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 1:45 to 3:00 p.m.—Preparing for Your First Week
    • 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.Starting Off Right: How to Succeed in Your First Semester
    • 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.—Substances & Wellness—Partnering with You for Your Health
    • 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.—Dinner
    • 7:15 to 10 p.m.—Evening Activities (Optional)
      • Fire Pit Gathering
      • Student Center Game Room
      • Click Center Gym
    • 8 p.m.—CDI Welcome to the Family Kickback
  • Saturday, August 24
    • 8 to 9 a.m.—Continental Breakfast (Optional)
    • 9:15 a.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 9:30 to 9:45 a.m.—Line up for Convocation
    • 10 a.m.—Convocation
      • 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.—Family Farewell Brunch
    • 12:45 p.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.—Sexual Respect at Landmark
    • 2:15 to 4:30 p.m.—Building an Inclusive Community
    • 5 to 6:15 p.m.—Dinner
    • 6:30 p.m.—Buses Depart for Bowling Alley (Optional)
    • 7:15-10 p.m.—Evening Activities (Optional)
      • Test Kitchen: Crafty Creations & Fidgety Fun!
      • Student Center Game Room
      • Click Center Gym
  • Sunday, August 25
    • 8 to 9 a.m.—Continental Breakfast (Optional)
    • 9:45 a.m.—Meet your Color Group
    • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.—Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation Information Session & Tour
    • 11:15 a.m. to Noon—Introduction to Student Activities and Clubs at Landmark
    • Noon to 1 p.m.—Brunch
    • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.—Afternoon Programs (optional)
      • 1 to 3 p.m.—Game On: Team Sports Showcase
      • 1 p.m.—Finding Your Classes
      • 1 p.m.—Shuttles to Keene, NH
      • 2:30 p.m.—Walk Downtown Putney (weather dependent)
      • 2:30 to 4 p.m.—Bingo
    • 5 to 6 p.m.—Dinner
    • 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Residence Hal Meeting - Mandatory
    • 8:15 to 10:00 p.m.—Evening Activities (Optional)
      • CDI Open House
      • Decorate Your Room Door
      • Sunday Night Pool Tournament, hosted by the Billiards Club

*The schedule provided is an overview and is tentative. As sessions are finalized additional details will be posted here.

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 pre-arrival sessions outlined below in the “Fall 2023 Orientation Pre-arrival Information,” as well as dedicated sessions during the on-campus portion of our orientation program:

Orientation Schedules (PDF):

Social Pragmatics and Transition at College (TaC) Early Orientation*

  • Wednesday, August 21—Early Orientation Arrival to Campus (By Invitation Only)
    • 9 a.m. to noon—Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In
    • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Writing Letters to School (On Your Own)
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Bookstore Open
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.—Lunch
    • 1:30 to 1:50 p.m.—Social Pragmatics & Transition at College Welcome
    • 2 to 3 p.m.—Transition at College Q&A (TaC)
    • 2 to 3 p.m.—Social Pragmatics Program Overview (Social Prag)
    • 3:15 to 4 p.m.—Social Pragmatics Q & A (Social Prag)
    • 4 to 4:30 p.m.—Student Welcome to Online Events and Activities
    • 5 to 6:30 p.m.—Dinner
  • Thursday, August 24—Early Orientation Arrival to Campus (By Invitation Only)
    • 9 to 11:30 a.m.—The morning is yours to explore and enjoy the local area
    • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Writing Letters to School (On Your Own)
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Bookstore Open
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.—Lunch
    • Follow the New Student Orientation Schedule moving forward

*The schedule provided is an overview and is tentative. As sessions are finalized additional details will be posted here.

New Student Orientation*

  • Thursday, August 22—Arrival to Campus
    • 9 a.m. to Noon—Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In
    • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Writing Letters to School (On Your Own)
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Bookstore Open
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.—Lunch
    • 2 to 2:30 p.m.—Welcome Address
    • 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.—Living & Learning at Landmark: A Program Overview
    • 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.—Academic Advisor Meet & Greet
    • 5:30 to 7 p.m.—Dinner
    • 7 p.m.—Families Depart for the Evening
  • Friday, August 23
    • 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.—Breakfast
    • 9 to 11:30 a.m.—Coffee & Water Station
    • 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.—What to Expect in the First Year
    • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.—The Academic Rhythm of the Semester
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Lunch
    • 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.—The Family Journey: More Helping, Less Rescuing
    • 3 to 4 p.m.—Concurrent sessions:
      • Career Connections: Planning the Next Step
      • Drake Center for Academic Support
    • 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.—New Family Welcome Reception
    • 5:30 p.m.—Dinner in Town (on your own)
  • Saturday, August 24
    • 9:30 a.m.—Coffee & Water Station
    • 10 a.m.—Convocation
      • 11 a.m.—Family Farewell Brunch
    • 12:30 p.m.—Families Depart

*The 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 [email protected].

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