2026 Spring Term Orientation

The Landmark College team has designed a robust orientation program for students and their families to support your strong connection to programming and community. The major components of our Orientation program include:

New Student Forms & Onboarding: Please review and complete the forms to help the College staff prepare for your arrival on campus.
Pre-Arrival Virtual Sessions: In January, we will host several online sessions to help you prepare for your arrival on campus. These sessions are designed to provide you with important information and answer any questions you may have before you start your journey at Landmark College.
On-Campus Orientation Program: This section provides an overview of the orientation programming for on-campus students.
Family Orientation: We recognize that 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
Spring semester: Important Dates

Several essential forms and tasks should be completed before arriving on campus. We encourage students to start working on these forms upon acceptance. We have found that working on a few forms and tasks at a time makes the process more manageable. Completing these forms online will expedite the new student registration process, streamlining your arrival and residential hall move-in. Any incoming forms will be completed at registration before entering the residence halls.

To access your onboarding checklist and all your forms, log in here using the email address, username, and password you created when you submitted your admissions application to Landmark. Additional information about the new student forms can be found on the Student Onboarding page.

To support your arrival on campus and connection to the community, the Landmark College team will offer a series of optional pre-arrival virtual sessions for students and their families. Links to join these virtual events are included below. Where appropriate, sessions will be recorded and made available for viewing for those who are unable to attend. The recordings will be shared on this page. Please contact Student Affairs ([email protected]) if you have any questions. Our current pre-arrival sessions include the following:

Managing Your Medical & Mental Health Care while at Landmark (Open to Students and Families)—Join Jeff Huyett, Director of Health Services, and Tori Tilson, Director of Counseling Services, as they provide an overview of medical and mental health services available at LC and essential steps to take before your arrival. The presenters will review the content of this helpful resource, which is available here.

Date, Time, and Zoom Link: Coming Soon!

Housing, Dining, and Campus Safety (Open to Students and Families)—Join the Residential Life, Dining Services, and Campus Safety teams as they present an overview of your home on campus. Ask questions, gather invaluable insights, and gain a deeper understanding of how our exceptional housing, dining, and campus safety services can enhance your college experience. Residential Life will review the content available on the Residential Life webpage.

Date, Time, and Zoom Link: Coming Soon!

Orientation & Arrival to Campus (Open to Students and Families)—Join LC staff for an overview of the New Student / Family Orientation on-campus programs, a review of arrival to campus logistics, and a dedicated space to address your remaining questions before your travel to Vermont. This session will cover everything you need to know about your first few days at Landmark College, from the orientation schedule to campus facilities and services.

Date, Time, and Zoom Link: Coming Soon!

New Student Orientation*

Thursday, January 22, 2026—Arrival on Campus
- 9:00 a.m. to Noon — Registration in the Click Family Sports Center and Move-In
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Lunch
- 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. — Welcome from President Dlugos and Senior Administration
- 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Center for Neurodiversity Open
- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Color Group Meetings
- 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. — Campus Tour & Icebreakers
- 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. — Welcome Dinner
- 6:15 p.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. — Joining the Landmark Community
- 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. — Residence Hall Meetings
- 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. — Evening Activities:
  - Karaoke
  - Canvas Creations: Decorate Your Dorm
  - Jackbox Games with TK
Friday, January 23
- 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Breakfast (optional)
- 8:40 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. — Academic Advising, Placement, and Support
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Center for Neurodiversity Open
- 11:15 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. — Starting Off Right: How to Succeed in Your First Semester
- 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. — Lunch / Break
- 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Center for Neurodiversity Open
- 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. — Health & Counseling Services: Partnering with You for Your Health – Part I
- 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.— Substances & Wellness: Partnering with You for Your Health – Part II
- 5:15 30 to 6:45 p.m. — Dinner
- 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. — Evening Activities:
  - Details Coming Soon!Mario Bros SMASH Hour with Gus
  - Axe Throwing
  - Into to D&D with TK
  - Cards & Board Games Night
Saturday, January 24
- 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. — Continental Breakfast (optional)
- 9:15 a.m. — Meet your Color Group
- 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. — Line up for Convocation
- 10:00 a.m. — Convocation
- 11:00 a.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 3:15 p.m. — Building an Inclusive Community
- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation Information Session & Tour
- 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. — Dinner
- 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. — Evening Activities:
  - Details Coming Soon!Bowling
  - CDI Welcome to the Family Kickback
  - Movie Night with Student Government Association: Spy Kids
Sunday, January 25
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Brunch
- Noon — Finding Your Classes
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm. — Afternoon Programs (optional)
  - 1:00 p.m. — Finding Your ClassesChill Time
  - 1:00 p.m. — Shuttles to Keene, New HampshireGame On: Team Sports Shocase
  - 2:30 p.m. — Walk Downtown Putney (weather dependent)Esports Open House Game Lap
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Dinner
- 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. — Residence Hall Meeting (mandatory)
- 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. — Evening Activities:
  - Details Coming Soon!Get Ready for Your First Day of Class

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

We recognize that families are integral to supporting their students 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 (please note that the student program is required for all new students; however, the family program is optional):

Thursday, January 22, 2026
- 9 a.m. to Noon — Registration in the Click Family Sports Center
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Bookstore Open
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Writing Letters to School (On Your Own)
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Lunch
- 2 to 2:30 p.m. — Welcome from President Dlugos and Senior Administration
- 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. — Living & Learning at Landmark: A Program Overview
- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Academic Advisor Meet and Greet
- 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Welcome Dinner
- 7 p.m. — Families depart for the evening
Friday, January 23
- 7:30 to 9 a.m. — Breakfast (optional)
- 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. — Coffee & Water Station
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Bookstore Open
- 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 Information Sessions:
  - Career Connections: Planning the Next Step
  - Drake Center for Academic Support
  - Wellness at Landmark College
- 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. — New Family Welcome Reception
- 5:30 p.m. — Dinner in Town
Saturday, January 24
- 9:30 a.m. — Coffee & Water Station
- 10 a.m. — Convocation
- 11 a.m. — Family Farewell Brunch
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Bookstore Open
- 12:30 p.m. — Families Depart