New-to-Campus Sophomore Schedule
The following events will be open to new-to-campus sophomore students during the week of orientation (September 6 - 12, 2021). Events marked with an asterisk (*) are sophomore-specific, and are not a part of MiddView orientation’s main programming. All events are optional, with the exception of ISSS make-up programming for those who need it.
Sophomores may find themselves with some downtime before classes start. For a list of fun activities suggested by sophomore peers, click here or visit go/sophfavs.
Some events require registration. Click the link in the event title to RSVP on MiddPresence. Please be aware that some events on this page may be subject to change.
Please contact us at middview@middlebury.edu with any questions.
Monday, September 6
ISSS International Pre-Orientation wraps up around mid-day.
- 5:00 - 8:00 PM
- Campus Welcome Picnic at Battell Beach
Tuesday, September 7
- 9:00 - 9:30 AM
- Morning Meditation with the Scott Center
- 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- Department Drop-In Hours
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Lunch with Peer Leaders*
- 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- It’s Your Sex Life Workshop
- 8:00 - 9:00 PM
- MCAB Trivia, Session 1
- 9:30 - 10:30 PM
- MCAB Trivia, Session 2
Wednesday, September 8
- 9:30 - 10:00 AM
- Morning Meditation with the Scott Center
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Affinity Space Lunches (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx)
- 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- It’s Your Sex Life Workshop
- 8:30 - 10:00 PM
- Minute to Win It
Thursday, September 9
Some non-international new-to-campus sophomores arrive. Come to the welcome center at McCullough Student Center. Check your email for detailed instructions.
- 9:00 - 9:30 AM
- Morning Meditation with the Scott Center
- 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- Department Open Hours
- 5:30 PM
- Sophomore Meet-up in front of Ross*
New-to-campus sophomore students and their ResLife staff meet up for a brief, informal tour of campus and their residence halls - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- New-to-Campus Sophomore Dinner at Ross*
- 8:00 - 9:00 PM
- Sexy Bingo
- 8:00 - 10:30 PM
- Game Night
Friday, September 10
- 9:00 - 9:30 AM
- Morning Meditation with the Scott Center
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- ISSS Make-up Programming
Students required to attend ISSS’s programming who missed International Pre-Orientation must attend this make-up session. ISSS will contact you with details. - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Affinity Space Lunches (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Mixed)
- 12:00 PM
- Lunchtime Meet-up for Sophomores at Proctor Patio*
- 1:30 - 2:30 PM
- Campus Tours for Sophomores*
Meet at Proctor Patio - 3:00 - 6:00 PM
- Unlearning at Midd
Review the full schedule of events and register for sessions on Presence - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
- Sophomore Social Night with ResLife*
- 8:00 - 10:30 PM
- Outdoor Screening of Knives Out
Saturday, September 11
Returning students arrive on campus
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- New Student (and Sophomore) Buddy Meet-up
- 8:00 - 8:30 PM
- September 11 Vigil in Remembrance
- 9:00 - 11:00 PM
- All-Campus Carnival
Sunday, September 12
Returning students arrive on campus