Summer Mailing

Welcome letter from Dean of Students 

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Project: Although alcohol and other drug concerns and questions may not be the first thing you'll be thinking about this year, we would like you to know what is available through ADAP. For additional information about the campus Alcohol and Drug Awareness Project check out http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/health/6096.shtml.

Athletics: This link has important information about individual sports and contact people.
Pre-participation Evaluation for Competitive Athletics
Please read these instructions before filling out the Mount Holyoke Pre-participation Evaluation
If you are planning to participate or feel there is the possibility that you will participate in varsity or club sports, complete and sign the front of this form. Your health care provider must complete and sign the second side and clearly indicate a clearance or recommendations regarding your participation. The physical exam must have been done no earlier than March 2009 for fall entrants and August 2009 for spring entrants and must include an exam for competitive sports. Students who do not submit all required health forms to Health Services prior to practice dates will not be allowed to participate in team practice. All students are encouraged to fill out this form.

Boston Bus Trip Registration Form:  Register here for the bus trip to Boston taking place on Saturday, September 12th.  Seats are limited. Non-refundable cost is $20.00.  If you are going to be involved in sports or other extra curricular activities on campus, you should verify with the department that there are no conflicts that day. First time in Boston?  Here is a list of fun things to do.  

Environmental Initiatives:  Find ways to become involved in environmental issues on campus by checking out http://www.mtholyoke.edu/ce/9271.shtml

Fleet Office: Do you want to go shopping?  Do you need to go to the doctor?  Do you want to go on a day trip?  If so, the Fleet office now has a vehicle for personal rentals.  Check out our website for more information at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/dps/fleet/

Green Initiatives: Find out what you can do to "Live Green" at Mount Holyoke at  http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/es/21494.shtml

Health Forms:  Required health forms can be found here http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/health/6100.shtml

Local Lodging and Transportation:  Family need a place to stay during orientation?  Not sure how to hitch a ride from the arport?  Check this list of area hotels and transportation.

Parking Office:  Please go to our website: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/dps/parking/ for all of your parking needs.  Find out how to register your vehicle, where to park when you first arrive on Campus, and how you can avoid being ticketed.  There is a discounted rate if you purchase your parking decal online so be sure to take advantage of the savings!   

Religious and Spiritual Life: The Office of Religious & Spiritual Life welcomes you to Mount Holyoke College and hopes that you will become involved with our programs.  We value strong exploration in the multifaith community as well as strong and meaningful involvement within a student's individual religious tradition.  We invite you to visit the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life's website at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/religiouslife/15080.shtml to learn how we can enrich your life here at MHC.

Student Employment: All first years on work study are required to work at least one 2-3 hour shift in dining services and then can search on JobX for additional work elsewhere on campus.  See the student employment website for the "New Student Welcome letter: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/cdc/5169.shtml 

Vendors during Orientation:  Set up your new home away from home!  Skip the malls and shop on campus. View the Vendor page at  http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/student-programs/vendor/index.shtml .