Congratulations on your decision to join the Spring incoming class and make Landmark College your college! These pages will be your resource on the steps to take before your arrival, as well as information about campus life at Landmark College.
Orientation Programming Overview
To support your strong connection to programming and community, the LC team has designed a robust orientation program for students and their families. The major components of our Orientation program include:
- New Student Orientation Course in Canvas: This self-guided, asynchronous orientation course for all students will be available starting January 5.
- Pre-Arrival Sessions: In January, we will be hosting several online sessions to help you prepare for your arrival to campus.
- On-Campus Orientation Program: This section provides an overview of the orientation programming for on-campus students.
- Family Orientation: 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 as well as dedicated sessions during the on-campus portion of our orientation program
New Student Orientation Course in Canvas
The New Student Orientation course in Canvas (our Learning Management System) will be available to all new students (online and on-campus) on Thursday, January 5. You will receive a notification in your Landmark e-mail inbox, and you can access the course at this link: https://landmark.instructure.com/
This course consists of self-guided, independent modules to help you gain important skills and knowledge. Topics include:
- Words of welcome from Landmark staff
- Technology Guide for Students: tutorials in the software and systems you'll use regularly as a Landmark student
- Neurodiversity at Landmark: a collection of videos and web resources celebrating and championing neurodiversity
- Safety and Well-being (coming soon): This section covers some essential topics for college students: mental well-being, sexual respect, and alcohol education.
Pre-Arrival Sessions
- Transitioning Your Medical & Mental Health Care to Landmark (Open to Students and Families) Join Jeff Huyett, Director of Health Services, as he provides an important overview of medical and mental health services available at LC and important steps to take in advance of your arrival. He’ll review the content available in this helpful resource available here.
- Housing, Advising, and Academic Placement (Open to Students and Families) Join Housing, Advising, and Academic Placement team members as they present an overview of our program and hold space to answer any questions you may have. The team will be reviewing the content available here.
- January 10, 2023 at 7 p.m. EST (Recording)
- Social Pragmatics (Open Families of Students in the Social Pragmatics Program) 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.
- January 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. EST (Recording)
- 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 to your travels to Vermont.
- January 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. EST (Recording)
On-Campus Orientation Program
Download Full Orientation Schedule:
New Student Registration: Thursday, January 19, 2023 in the Click Family Athletic Center, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Thursday, January 19, 2023 - Arrival to Campus
- 9:00 a.m. to Noon — Registration in the Click Family Athletic Center and Move-In
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Welcome from President Eden and Senior Administration
- 2:35 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. — Orientation Group Activities
- 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. — Campus Tour
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Welcome Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Joining the Landmark Community
- 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Individual Residence Hall Meetings
- 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. — Social Night
- Friday, January 20, 2023
- 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Breakfast
- 8:40 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — Academic Advising, Placement, and Support
- 11:15 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Starting Off Right: How to Succeed in Your First Semester
- 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Lunch / Break
- 1:15 p.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. — Preparing for Your First Week
- 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. — Health and Counseling Services: Partnering with You for Your Health - Part 1
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.—Substances and Wellness: Partnering with You for Your Health - Part 2
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Welcome Bonfire
- 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. — Cards & Board Games Night
- Saturday, January 21, 2023
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Continental Breakfast
- 9:15 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. — Line up for Convocation
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Convocation & Brunch
- 1:15 p.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Building an Inclusive Community
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Sexual Respect at Landmark
- 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. — Arts & Crafts Night
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:0 p.m. — Welcome Party @ Centers for Diversity & Inclusion
- Sunday, January 22, 2023
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Continental Breakfast
- 9:45 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation Information Session and Tour
- 11:15 a.m. to Noon — Introduction to Student Activities and Clubs at Landmark
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Brunch
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Afternoon Programs:
- Shuttles to Keene, New Hampshire
- Chill Time
- Putney Walking Tour
- Finding Your Classes
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. — Social Night (optional)
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — Arcade Club Welcome Event (optional)
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — Pool (Billiards) Tournament (optional)
Family Orientation Overview (Download PDF)
We recognize families play an integral part in supporting their student in having a successful experience. To support your journey, we have also designed a series of dedicated sessions during the on-campus portion of our orientation program:
- Thursday, January 19, 2023
- 9 a.m. to Noon — Registration in the Click Family Sports Center
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Lunch
- Family Orientation Sessions (The student program is required for all new students. The family program is optional for families).
- 2:00 p.m.to 2:30 p.m. — Welcome Address
- 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. — Living & Learning at Landmark: A Program Overview
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Academic Advisor Meet and Greet
- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Welcome Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. — Families depart for the evening
- Friday, January 20
- 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — What to Expect in the First Year
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — The Academic Rhythm of the Semester
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.—The Family Journey: More Helping, Less Rescuing
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Concurrent Information Sessions:
- Wellness at Landmark College
- Career Connections: Planning the Next Step
- Building an Inclusive Community
- Social Pragmatic Programs & Services (for PEERS Families)
- Transition at College (TaC)
- 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — President's Family Reception
- 5:30 p.m. — Dinner in Town
- Saturday, January 21
- 10:00 a.m. — Convocation Ceremony & Brunch to Follow
- 12:30 p.m. — Families Depart