Drop-In Hours with the Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life
Drop in to chat with Mark Orten, Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life. No appointment necessary; all conversations welcome!
Middlebury Chapel
Closed to the Public
The path to student success at Middlebury is the ability to articulate and take positive steps towards achieving personal, life, and academic goals.
As students transition to and through their time at Middlebury, many components will influence their ability to meet these goals. The Center for Student Success (CSS) aims to empower every Middlebury student to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
The Care Form
The responsibility to support and care for one another is a core component of the Middlebury College community. The Care Form helps us provide guidance and assistance when students are facing challenges beyond the classroom.
- Learn about Using the Care Form.
- Access the Care Form.
- Visit the Centralized Reporting Portal to find other forms and reporting options.
For Students
CSS helps guide students through a range of Middlebury experiences, such as:
- Accessing opportunities and resources
- Support with transitions
- Understanding academic policy
- Personal growth
When students are facing obstacles to their success, we also help with the following:
- Setting and prioritizing goals
- Identifying and anticipating challenges to their success
- Seeking out resources that appropriately address their needs
- Synthesizing information and advice across multiple areas to make well informed decisions
Quick Links
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Learn How Your Dean Can Help.
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Find out more about Class Year Experiences.
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Connect with a Dean to talk through Leaves of Absence.
For Faculty and Staff
CSS is a valuable resource for faculty and staff, providing a sounding board for mentors, advisors and course instructors seeking to support student engagement. We can help with the following and more:
- Understanding academic policy related to their roles as students’ primary academic advisors
- Sharing concerns about student disengagement or academic struggles in the classroom, primarily through the use of Course Alerts
- Helping support students through Academic Probation
- Providing support for general concerns about students
Quick Links
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Find more detailed information at Guidance for Faculty.
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Access the Care Form.
For Family and Friends
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Learn more about how we share Information for Families.
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If you are concerned about your student, you can fill out the Care Form.
Our Campus Partners
CSS works closely with the following offices and centers throughout campus to create a streamlined and consistent student experience.
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Anderson Freeman Center
Your place to explore personal growth, sustaining identities, and varying cultures.
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Athletics
Athletics events, opportunities, issues, and concerns.
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Center for Careers and Internships
Explore jobs and internships, as well as how your major relates to future careers.
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Center for Community Engagement
Work with others to make an impact through local, domestic, and global community connections.
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Center for Health and Wellness
Find Health Services, Counseling, Sports Medicine, and Health and Wellness Education.
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Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research
The CTLR offers tutoring and other learning and studying support.
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Community Standards
Commonly accepted standards of conduct upheld by the campus community.
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Disability Resource Center
Accommodations related mental health, physical health, and learning differences.
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International Student and Scholar Services
U.S. immigration and visa-related support and advising.
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Residential Life
Everything related to your on- and off-campus housing needs.
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Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
Meet educators, spiritual caregivers, ritual leaders, allies, and compassionate advocates.
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Student Access and Support
SAS grants help students explore and be a part of the full Middlebury experience.
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Student Financial Services
Information about tuition, financial aid, and changes in financial circumstances.
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Student Employment
Employment opportunities and information related to on-campus job issues.
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Student Activities
Student activities, student government, programs and events, or groups and affiliations.
Upcoming Events
See our complete calendar of events.
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Therapy Dog Hour
Pet dogs, relax and chat about life. Dogs are great listeners. Join campus therapy dog Milo and other therapy dog pals each week either in the library or in Health & Wellness Education (20 Old Chapel Road.)
20 Old Chapel Multi-Purpose Room
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Stay Charged
Stress can motivate us or mess with us. Topics for this group will include stress and optimal performance, building resilience, enhancing focus and improving sleep.
Axinn Center 229