Resources for Family Members
Family Support aims to help you stay informed and connected, so that you can best guide and support your student throughout their Dartmouth journey and beyond.
Family Support FAQs
Learn about our campus support resources for your student's academic and personal journey at Dartmouth.
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Visiting Dartmouth
Important dates for Family Weekend and Commencement, and travel tips for planning your visit to Dartmouth.
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Family Orientation
Is your student new to Dartmouth? While they are experiencing New Student Orientation, Family Orientation offers you virtual sessions to learn about college processes and important resources for your student's college transition.
To access these sessions, you must be designated by your student as a "campus communication contact" on DartHub, the student portal. You'll also receive community messages from senior leadership, the Inside Dartmouth newsletter, and other non-emergency communications throughout the year. Contact Family Support with any questions.
Sessions will take place via Zoom at 6 p.m. EST and will also be recorded and shared online to view at a later date.
- July 2: College 101. Get to know college processes and important offices for your student’s college transition. This is especially helpful for those less familiar with Dartmouth or U.S. higher education in general.
- July 31: Living and learning at Dartmouth. Find out about campus resources related to your student’s residential experience, including on-campus housing, dining, paying the bill, etc.
- August 7: Being well and doing well at Dartmouth. Learn about resources and opportunities that support your student’s well-being and learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
- Mid-August date (to be announced in July): Academic requirements and opportunities. Hosted by the Undergraduate Deans Office