Frequently Asked Questions
Check back as more frequently asked questions will be added in the months to come. In the meantime, please refer to Middlebury College’s official announcements page.
About Orientation
Q What should new students bring to campus?
Please see the What to Bring page.
Q Can I do banking on campus?
Banks in town accept student accounts and have cash machines, and there are several on-campus Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). Students may cash up to $50 in traveler’s checks at the Cashier’s Office, as well as checks from parents or guardians when made payable to a student. One day’s notice is required to cash a check for more than $50. Students interested in establishing local bank accounts may contact any of the banks below.
Citizens Bank
36 Middle Road
www.citizensbank.com
Key Bank
47 Creek Road
www.key.com
National Bank of Middlebury
30 Main Street
https://nbmvt.com
Offers ePanther account for Middlebury College students and has two ATMs on campus.
People’s United Bank
114 South Village Green
www.peoples.com
Vermont Federal Credit Union
1 Court Street
www.vermontfederal.org
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
2 Park Street, Brandon
www.bhbt.com
Q What if a member of our party needs accommodations?
We hope to make your visit to campus as successful as possible. If you or a member of your party has needs regarding mobility, or visual or hearing impairments, please contact us at 802-443-3006 or orientation@middlebury.edu.
*ASL interpreters are available upon request with advanced notice.
Q What documents do I need in order to work on or off campus?
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 learn about on-campus employment opportunities and the requirements for obtaining off-campus work authorization during Early Arrival. These students should always consult with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) prior to engaging in employment to avoid a violation of their visa status. To learn about how an international student can obtain a Social Security Card, please visit http://www.middlebury.edu/international/isss/FAQ/AcademicyearFAQ.
Q Whom should I contact with additional questions?
Students and Family members with additional questions may contact us at orientation@middlebury.edu. To contact other College offices, please explore the Middlebury College Web site for appropriate contacts.
Q When will I be assigned to my orientation group?
Incoming students will be contacted by their Orientation Leaders the week prior to the start of New Student Orientation. All new students, including transfer and exchange students will be placed in Orientation Groups during their first week on campus.
Q Where can I find information about housing?
Housing assignments for incoming new students are typically released about a week before new students return to campus. When housing assignments are ready, students will receive an email from the Residential Life team letting them know that their housing information is ready to view within the housing portal. It will include both building/room information and if they have a roommate. Additional housing information can be found on the Residential Life website.
Q Where can I find arrival updates and information?
The orientation team will keep our website updated with any new information on our website. Check back frequently for updates.
Q When will I register for courses?
Incoming First Year students arriving in September will learn about the registration process in June.
Incoming First Year students arriving in February will learn about the registration process in November.
Q How do I register my vehicle?
All parking information can be found on the Public Safety website. You’ll also have the opportunity to register your vehicle as your complete your New Student Onboarding Course.
Q Where can I ship my items prior to arrival?
For packages, we recommend using a service you can track, such as UPS, FedEx, and insured, certified, or registered mail. You will receive an email when your packages have been processed and you will need your student IDs for pickup. Pickup instructions will be included in your email. Packages should not weigh more than 50 lbs.
You can begin shipping items to campus to arrive no earlier that the first day after the previous semester. For Spring arrivals, this date is February 3, 2025 and for Fall arrivals, August 26, 2024.
For instructions on how to mail packages, please visit the Student Mail Center.
Q Where can I find my student ID number?
Incoming students can find their ID number in an email sent to them by the Office of Admissions. If they cannot find that email, but have their Middlebury email address, then they can log into Bannerweb and find it there. If students cannot find their ID number in either of those places, they should contact the Helpdesk for assistance.
Q Where can I purchase supplies?
If you would like to purchase supplies or gear, the Middlebury College Store will be open from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday-Friday. It is located in the Proctor basement.
The Middlebury Shop which carries Middlebury gear, will be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday. It is located on Main Street in downtown Middlebury.
Q What will the COVID-19 policy be this spring/fall?
Please monitor Middlebury’s COVID-19 Updates page for information about COVID-19. This information will also be communicated to you as it is announced.