California Arrival Information
All of us at BLSE look forward to your arrival and the start of our 2025 session! The following information will help you prepare for the summer.
PLEASE NOTE: Middlebury requires that all California students provide proof of immunity to measles before the session starts. Please visit the measles information website for further information and instructions for uploading your documentation of immunity.
Pre-Arrival Must-Dos
June 1 Deadline
- Submit the California Arrival Information Form via your student enrollment portal.
June 15 Deadline
- Obtain and upload valid proof of immunity to measles following the instructions within the measles information site. You do NOT need to resubmit your documentation if you were verified previously and received an email confirmation from Middlebury’s Immunization Verification Team.
Before You Arrive:
- Make sure you have health insurance (required for students) to cover emergent and non-emergent healthcare. Please see the BLSE Student Handbook (“Medical and Insurance Information”) and California medical resources page of our website.
- Activate your Middlebury email account. Instructions are available in the Bread Loaf Technology Guide or via the Middlebury Helpdesk (802-443-2200 or helpdesk@middlebury.edu). During the summer session, we will use your middlebury.edu address for all BLSE communications.
- Do as much of the required course reading as possible. Our courses are fast-paced, and familiarity with the material will help you stay on track across the session. The course descriptions list required texts in the order that they will be studied.
Academic Calendar
Your faculty member will arrange a pre-session Zoom meeting for your class a few weeks before the session, so that you will be able to hit the ground running on day one.
| July 5 | Arrival for all students |
| Check-in for on-campus students in Munras Dorm | |
| Sign up on BreadWeb for runs to grocery stores and shopping centers | |
| July 6 | Orientation |
| Tour of MIIS campus and downtown Monterey | |
| Opening Welcome | |
| Reception and dinner | |
| July 7 – July 25 | Curricular Program |
| Monday-Friday mornings | Classes in session |
| Monday afternoons | Community Building Events |
| Tuesday afternoons | Experiential Learning |
| Wednesday afternoons | Faculty-Led Workshops |
| Thursday afternoons | Cultural Outings or Events |
| July 26 | |
| 9 am - 5 pm | Student Symposium (includes lunch) |
| 5:15 pm | Graduation celebration & reception |
| July 27 | Munras housing closes at noon |
You will find a full California campus events listing on BreadWeb.
Travel
Please find detailed travel directions on our website.
What to Pack
- A summer’s supply of all necessary medications and prescriptions.
- Dress is casual. The average temperature for Monterey in July runs from 50 to 60 degrees F, so come prepared. Mornings and evenings tend to be overcast and moist. Bring plenty of layers.
- Linens are NOT provided. Students living in the dorm will need to either send or bring bed sheets (for a regular twin bed), blankets, pillows, washcloths, and towels. (You might consider bringing a sleeping bag.)
- Students living in the dorm might want to bring (or purchase on site) a desk lamp.
Summer Mailing Address
You may mail items to yourself one week in advance of the session.
(Your Name), Bread Loaf School of English
460 Pierce Street, Room # (to be provided by June 15)
Monterey CA 93940