Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should new students bring to campus?
2. When will students learn about their housing assignments and roommates?
3. How should students travel to campus?
4. Where can we shop in the area for room items?
5. Will there be support available for setting up student computers?

6. What if a member of our party has special needs?
7. What documents do I need in order to work on or off campus?
8. Will there be any Orientation activities just for parents?
9. Whom should I contact with additional questions?

 

1:

What should new students bring to campus?

A:

Please see the What to Bring link on this Web site.

2:

When will students learn about their housing assignments and roommates?

A:

Commons, housing, campus mailbox, and roommate assignments will all be accessible electronically through your BannerWeb account in late July/early August. All new students will receive a message in your Middlebury email account, which you will set up in June, when this information is available; instructions on accessing your BannerWeb information will be included. You may learn more about housing at Middlebury on the Web pages of each of the five Commons.

3:

How should students travel to campus?

A:

Students participating in International Student Orientation will receive more detailed information about their travel and pick-up options. All students may choose to travel by plane, bus, or car to the Middlebury campus. For airport, bus, and taxi contact information, please see Middlebury's Transportation Information link.

4:

Where can we shop in the area for room items?

A:

The campus and town of Middlebury offer several options for general supplies within a five-minute drive, including the following stores:

Aubuchon Hardware: Middlebury Village Court on Rt. 7 South (388-1400)

Ben Franklin Variety Store: 73 Main Street (388-2101)

Rite-Aid: Across from Middlebury Plaza on Rt. 7 South (388-9573)

Hannaford's Supermarket: Middlebury Plaza on Rte. 7 South (388-1017)

Kinney Drugs: Middlebury Village Court on Route 7 South (388-0973)

Middlebury College Store: Lower Proctor Hall (x5334)

Middlebury Co-Op: Washington Street (388-7276)

Countryside Carpet and Paint: Route 7 South (388-4050)

Shaw's Supermarket: 8 Washington Street (388-0930)

T.J. Maxx: Middlebury Plaza on Rte. 7 South (388-3021)

Searching for more serious furnishings may require a trip to the Burlington/ Williston area, approximately an hour's drive, where shoppers can take advantage of the following resources among many others.

Bed Bath & Beyond: 115 Trader Lane, Williston (802-878-9991)

Home Depot: 759 Harvest Lane, Williston (802-872-0039)

Linens 'n' Things: 100 Maple Tree Place, Williston (802-879-9900)

Homeport: 52 Church Street, Burlington (802-863-4644)

Wal-Mart: 863 Harvest Lane, Williston (802-878-5233)

5:

Will there be support available for setting up student computers?

A:

Members of our Library and Information Services staff will be on hand in the main library to provide written set-up instructions specific to the students' computer hardware and software. In addition, the Computer Help Desk (ext. 2200; located in the library) will be staffed throughout the day to answer set-up questions by phone.

6:

What if a member of our party has special needs?

A:

We hope to make your visit to campus as successful as possible. If you or a member of your party has special needs regarding mobility, or visual or hearing impairments, please contact Penny Deacon, Assistant to the Associate Dean of the College, at 802.443.5771 or pdellven@middlebury.edu.

7:

What documents do I need in order to work on or off campus?

A:

All students who choose to work on or off campus must complete a W-4 and an I-9 form in the Student Employment Office. The I-9 is a Federal form that helps establish employment eligibility. You must bring either a Social Security card or a birth certificate and picture ID. Passports are accepted as picture ID (International Students). Also accepted are a driver's license with the Social Security number on it (U.S. citizens) or a notarized copy of any of the above. International students will have an opportunity to apply for a Social Security number/card during International Student Orientation.

8:

Will there be any Orientation activities just for parents?

A:

We plan to offer Orientation sessions for parents on the evening of September 1 and the morning of September 2.  We encourage parents to say their final goodbyes before lunch on Wednesday, September 2.

9:

Whom should I contact with additional questions?

A:

Family members with additional Orientation questions may contact us at orientation@middlebury.edu or by calling (802) 443-3103. To contact other College offices, please explore this Web site for the appropriate contact.