Living &
Learning
2014
2015
STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDe
From the
dean of the college
Dear Students,
Welcome to Middlebury. As vice president for student
affairs and dean of the college, I oversee student life and
diversity initiatives. My colleagues and I work closely with all
Middlebury constituencies to ensure that our students, staff,
and faculty have the opportunity and the encouragement to
participate fully in the campus community.
I am excited that each one of you is embarking or
continuing on the extraordinary journey that is college. My
own college experience was transformative. I was able to find
a community of mentors and friends in a place that offered
one of the greatest opportunities in my life to ask important
questions about who I wanted to be and how I wanted to
learn. In this spirit, we have created this book as an easyto-use guide that will provide you with an overview of the
student experience at Middlebury. The guide highlights key
resources that allow you to have fun, be safe, find help, and
become an active, engaged member of your community.
Although it should not be confused with Middlebury’s official
College Handbook, which provides the complete text of
all College policies (available online at go.middlebury.edu/
handbook), this guide also offers an overview of some of the
most important policies and the purposes behind them.
My door is always open to students, so if you are interested
in engaging me in conversations related to student life, please
feel free to visit or contact me.
Warmly,
Shirley M. Collado
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and
Dean of the College
Old Chapel | 802.443.5382
What you’ll
find inside
GETTING STARTED 5
ACADEMIC LIFE 13
First things first: forms to fill
out online, things to pack (or
not), and planning for your
arrival.
Understanding what’s
expected of you—and all
that’s available to you—during
your academic experience at
Middlebury.
MIDDVIEW 9
Everything you need to know
about Middlebury’s new
student orientation, called
MiddView.
COMMUNITY LIVING 23
Middlebury is home to
a diverse and dynamic
population—here’s how to
be an active part of it.
CREATIVITY,
INNOVATION,
EXPLORATION 31
Educational and experiential
opportunities beyond the
classroom.
HEALTH, WELLNESS
EDUCATION, SAFETY 33
Multiple resources are in
place, including strict campus
policies, to help students be
responsible and self-aware
citizens.
ARTS 41
A vibrant arts scene is an
integral part of the Middlebury
experience. ATHLETICS 43
Discover your Panther Pride—
from varsity teams and club
sports to state-of-the-art
facilities.
OUT AND ABOUT 45
Things to do and places to go
around Middlebury.
getting started
Middlebury welcomes a range of students each year,
including international students, transfer students, and
exchange students. Whether you arrive in September
or February, this guide will help you acclimate to all
things Middlebury.
Getting Ready for Your Arrival
You’ll find a list of important pre-arrival tasks
on BannerWeb at go.middlebury.edu/bw. Take
care of these things as soon as possible! Many
need to be completed immediately or over
the next few months. All of them can be done
through BannerWeb, where you can also
check the due dates specific to September and
February enrollment. If you find you have a
question that can’t be answered by consulting
the MiddView website, please feel free to send
an email to middview@middlebury.edu or
call us at 802.443.3103.
Your Middlebury College
Email Account
You’ll want to get this set up as soon as
possible, as it is our primary source of
GO LInKS
Throughout this guide, you’ll find go/links. Anytime
you’re connected to the Internet on campus, simply
type go/ (shortcut link here) into your Web browser
to access the page. Off campus, you’ll need to type
go.middlebury.edu/ (shortcut link here).
communication during these pre-arrival
months. Log in to go.middlebury.edu/activate
to set up your account. You’ll need your
College ID number and your BannerWeb
PIN to do this. (Your PIN is your birthdate
in MMDDYY format.) Once you’ve activated
your account, visit go.middlebury.edu/webmail
to log in and check your email.
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Moving IN
Packing up the car? Shipping boxes? Making a list of what you’ll need?
Be sure to check out the MiddView website for specifics, but here are a
few quick tips.
What’s provided
What you’ll need
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80”): mattresses are extra-long,
80-inch, twin mattresses
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P Closet
T win extra-long (80”) sheets,
comforter, pillows, blanket(s), and
mattress pad
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T owels (two are ideal, one to use
while washing the other!)
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tudy lamp and/or floor lamp with
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lightbulbs
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mall area rug or carpet remnant
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up to 16 x 10 feet in size
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P W hiteboard on the door exterior
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Hangers
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P Face mirror (some rooms come
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ower strips (instead of extension
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cords) with surge protection
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osters, pictures, flags, and
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other decorations that can be
affixed to the wall without using
nails (command hooks are a
great option)
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P Desk and chair
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P Bookshelf
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P Waste basket and recycling bin
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P Dresser
with full-length as well)
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What NOT to bring
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Halogen lights
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S tring lights
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andles, incense, and any devices
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that create open flames
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E lectrical appliances with
exposed heating elements such as
toasters, heaters, and hot plates
(except irons with automatic
shutoff mechanisms)
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ets, other than sanctioned
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support animals (except small
pets, such as fish and hamsters in
appropriate aquariums or cages at
all times)
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Snakes and ferrets, even if caged
Clothing
Dress is mostly informal, but you will need
to dress up on occasion. The winter months
bring cold days, some subzero. You will want
a warm winter coat, hat, scarf, mittens, socks,
boots, and sweaters. Students here often
sacrifice style for warmth and comfort.
Just in case!
The College Bookstore offers a wide range of
products and services to ease your transition
into the residence halls at the start of the year.
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he Panther Dorm Shop will open August
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29 at the College Bookstore during fall
orientation to sell assorted dorm supplies,
including towels, rugs, and refrigerators.
esidence Hall Linens offers college
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bedding at reasonable prices, delivered
directly to campus.
pple Campus Store and Certified Apple
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Tech are in the bookstore year-round
offering Apple products, some at educational
discount prices.
Computers
Windows and Apple are supported on campus.
Find out more at go.middlebury.edu/computers
or email helpdesk@middlebury.edu for
recommended systems and configurations.
Residence halls use a hard-wired network and
most have wireless, but an Ethernet cord is
good to have for streaming video and for hightraffic times.
Mailroom Services
Every student is assigned a mailbox number
and combination, which you may obtain
by logging in to BannerWeb and clicking
“Personal Information.” Instructions for
how to open your mailbox are posted in the
Student Mail Center, which is located in
McCullough.
Bikes & Cars
Parking on campus is
limited and often far from
first-year residence halls. Most businesses in town are
within a short walk. Zipcar, ride sharing, and carpooling
are also resources. If you bring a bicycle to campus to
help you get around, you must register it with Public
Safety. go/bikereg
Likewise, if you bring a car, it must also be registered
with Public Safety before you arrive. go/parking
Your address at Middlebury College for all
mail and packages is
Student Name
(Your Box #) Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel Rd.
Middlebury, VT 05753
Students have access to their mailboxes
from 7 am to midnight daily. The business
window has weekday hours from 9 am–4
pm. The business window is typically closed
on Saturdays, but it will be open on August
30 and all Saturdays in September, 9 am–
noon. Be sure to properly close and lock
your mailbox to avoid theft. Postage and
other mailing supplies are not available at the
Mail Center, but you may purchase them at
MiddXpress or the College bookstore.
Mailing Packages Ahead
Please do not send packages before August 25
or January 30 for those arriving in February.
When your package arrives, you will receive
an email to pick it up at the Mail Center. If
your package is at the warehouse, you will
receive a white slip in your mailbox. Please
bring the slip and your ID to the warehouse
for pickup. Packages should not weigh
more than 50 lbs.
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middview
New student orientation, known as MiddView, is a key
part of making a smooth transition to your Middlebury
College experience. Whether you’re arriving in
September or February, all the information you need
about schedules and activities will be posted online.
When you arrive, you’ll receive a complete and detailed
schedule. go/middview
September 1–7, 2014
n Early Arrival: Aug. 29
( for registered international students, including
exchange and U.S. abroad students)
n Move-In Day for New Students:
Sept. 1 from 9 am–2 pm
n Family Orientation: Sept. 1–2
(begins and ends around noon)
n MiddView Trips: Sept. 5–7
(returning in time for Convocation on Sunday)
February 4–8, 2015
n Early Arrival: Feb. 3
( for registered international students, including
exchange and U.S. abroad students)
n Move-In Day for New Students:
Feb. 4 from 8:30 am–2 pm
n Family Orientation: Feb. 4–5
(begins and ends around noon)
n Outdoor Orientation Trips: Feb. 14–15
MiddView is an extensive multiday program
that focuses on academics, tradition, and
community. Through meetings with
academic advisers, participation in traditional
ceremonies and events, and engagement in
community-building activities, students learn
the values of scholarship and community
living while connecting with classmates.
The theme for MiddView is Explore/
Connect/Create. The MiddView planning
team develops programming linked to this
theme, and you are likely to see it woven
into offerings throughout the academic year.
Before your arrival, you should spend some
time reflecting on what these three words
mean to you. What are some of the different
ways we might be thinking about exploring,
connecting, and creating, both as individuals
and as an academic community? The faculty,
staff, and students at Middlebury College take
very seriously the challenges and rewards of
living and working together in a close-knit
community, so it is important for you to give
careful thought to what your role will be as
you become part of this special place.
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Students get acquainted
during a special dinner that
celebrates culture.
earlier is not permitted). The Commons
Team or Feb leaders will be on hand to help
you move into your room and begin the
process of getting to know the College.
You will also receive helpful information,
including a complete MiddView schedule,
your class registration materials, and other
important documents; your MiddCard (be
sure to submit your ID photo before you
arrive); and the key or code to your room.
Arrival for International Students
International students, including exchange
and U.S. abroad students, are invited to
participate in Early Arrival, Middlebury’s
pre-orientation program. Detailed
information about this program was sent to
you in an earlier mailing and is available on
the International Student and Scholar Services
web page. go/isss
Arrival for Preseason Athletes
Students who have been invited to participate
in preseason practices for a fall sport should
contact their coach directly to learn about
arrival details. go/athletics
No other early arrivals are permitted.
Throughout MiddView, you will explore
the many facets of Middlebury College.
Many of Middlebury’s student services offices
will be available so that you and your family
can learn about their programs and meet
their staff members. There will also be time
set aside for students to discover the town
of Middlebury and the cultural landscape of
Vermont. There is public transportation from
campus to local shops around the Middlebury
area; bus schedules will be available during
MiddView.
Arrival Day
All new students, including transfers,
may arrive on campus on the first day of
MiddView. Welcome Centers will be open
from 9 am–2 pm, (8:30 am–2 pm for Febs) and
students and families may arrive any time
between these hours (moving onto campus
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Lodging for Families
For information about local accommodations
for family members, please visit go/lodging.
During September MiddView, a limited
number of rooms will be available at a
nominal charge at Middlebury’s Bread Loaf
campus. Details at go/breadloaflodging.
There will be activities for parents and
family members during the first two days of
MiddView.
Traveling to Campus
By Car: General driving directions to
campus are available at go/directions. As you
approach campus, you will see signs directing
you to the Welcome Centers.
By Air: For students flying to Vermont, the
closest airport to Middlebury is Burlington
International Airport (BTV). Please note that
public transportation options are limited.
Car rentals are available at the airport.
www.burlingtonintlairport.com
MiddView Trips
For September arrivals, all new students
will have the opportunity to participate in
our MiddView trips. The trips are a 25-year
tradition at Middlebury and offer a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to begin your
college experience with a small group of
classmates and student leaders. After four
days on campus, all students will depart
on a MiddView trip. September trips are
organized into three categories: Community
Engagement, Vermont Exploration, and
Wilderness Exploration. Community
Engagement trips focus on connecting with
community partners and providing service.
Vermont Exploration trips explore various
aspects of Vermont’s cultural landscape.
Wilderness Exploration trips are outdoor
adventures. They all provide a small-group
experience in which participants have the
opportunity to connect with peers and
learn about Middlebury College from those
who know most about it: student leaders.
No previous experience is necessary, and
we encourage you to choose a trip that will
introduce you to something new. A complete
list of trips is available at go/trips. Transfer and
exchange students will participate in similar
day-long, off-campus experiences.
MiddView in February provides an
opportunity to participate in February
Outdoor Orientation (FOO). Small groups of
5–8 new students and 2–3 trained upper-class
leaders will head into the winter backcountry
on skis or snowshoes for two days and one
night of frosty fun and challenge. FOO
trips take place in the Green Mountains
of Vermont and the Adirondacks of New
York. The goal is to provide an intimate
group experience in which new students
get to know one another and their upperclass leaders, and share questions, concerns,
and hopes about transitioning to life at
Middlebury. It’s also a great way to explore
the winter landscapes that surround campus.
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ACADEMIC LIFE
Middlebury College prepares students to be active
citizens and leaders who can address the world’s most
pressing problems. Its mission is advanced through
students’ experiences with successes and challenges
and is reflected in the following Community Standards:
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ultivating respect and responsibility for
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self, others, and our shared environment;
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courage and growth;
anifesting integrity and honesty in all
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decisions and actions;
romoting healthy, safe, and balanced
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lifestyles;
Curriculum
Middlebury’s curriculum is designed to
ensure that your education includes breadth of
experience across many fields and disciplines,
as well as in-depth study in one area defined
by the major. An emphasis on writing in all
disciplines sharpens students’ capacity for
critical thinking and expression. go/academics
Majors/Minors: Your major is the area of
study in which you take the most courses—
at least 10—and the area you explore in the
ostering a diverse and inclusive community
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committed to civility, open-mindedness,
and finding common ground.
The Middlebury educational experience is
not just about earning a diploma; it is about
becoming an educated person in the fullest
sense and preparing yourself to continue
that process for the rest of your life. It is an
opportunity to challenge yourself in new
areas, to follow your curiosity to deeper
levels, and to express your ideas in creative
and clear ways.
A balance of individual and community
growth and health guides Middlebury’s
approach to all endeavors and to the policies
that support those endeavors.
The Honor Code
Students pledge not to cheat,
plagiarize, or duplicate work on
separate assignments, or tolerate
these behaviors in others. The essence of Middlebury’s honor
code is that in order to become an educated person, you
must be honest about what you do and do not know. You must
express your ideas without unauthorized help; give credit
to others for their ideas and their influence on your insights;
and expect the same intellectual integrity from your peers.
go/honorcode
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greatest depth. Each department has designed
its major to ensure that students not only
learn key content but also the methodologies,
languages, and modes of thinking and
expression that characterize that discipline.
You may also choose to pursue a minor area
of study. Less comprehensive than a major, a
minor is a cluster of courses designed to give
you a basic level of proficiency in a particular
field. It is also possible to pursue a joint major
that combines and synthesizes two areas of
study, or to pursue two separate majors, but
these paths require considerable planning with
your adviser.
Distribution Requirements: To ensure
breadth of learning in our liberal arts
curriculum, students must take classes in
seven of eight different academic categories:
literature; the arts; philosophical and religious
studies; historical studies; physical and life
sciences; deductive reasoning and analytical
processes; social analysis; and foreign language.
You are also required to complete one course
in each of these four categories: Africa, Asia,
Latin America, the Middle East, and the
Caribbean; Europe; North America; and a
course comparing cultures and civilizations,
or on the identity and experience of separable
groups within cultures. go/requirements
Declaring a Major: A major requires a
minimum of 10 fall and spring semester
courses. Students may take no more than
16 fall and spring semester courses and, in
ROTC
Middlebury College, in partnership with the University
of Vermont Army ROTC Program, provides leadership
training to motivated college students interested in
serving as commissioned officers in the United States
Army after graduation. go/rotc
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addition, no more than two winter term
courses in a major department or program
(one of which may be senior work). All
students must officially declare a major by
the end of the third semester. Any student
who wishes to complete a second major must
officially declare by the end of the fourth
semester of study. After the fourth semester,
students wishing to add a second major,
or change majors, must petition and gain
approval from the new department or program
to ensure that the student can complete the
major by the end of the eighth semester. Some
highly structured programs, particularly those
involving study in the foreign languages or the
natural sciences, are facilitated by a declaration
of major by the end of the second semester.
Registrar
Located in Forest Hall, this is the place to
go for all things academic at Middlebury,
including academic records, transcript requests,
course registration, transfer credits, final
grades, and degree completion. go/registrar
Advising
Academic advising is the heart of the
Middlebury experience, whether in a FirstYear Seminar or the final stages of completing
a major and writing a thesis. Throughout your
college years, you will work individually with
professors to develop multiyear strategies that
reflect your interests, strengths, and academic
goals. Each student begins the first semester
with a First-Year Seminar. The instructor
of that small-group seminar will serve as
your adviser until you declare your major.
At that time, you will ask a professor in the
department or program of your chosen major
to serve as your adviser and guide you in your
future studies at Middlebury. In addition to
your “official” adviser, you will find advising
support throughout the College from other
professors and staff members who may have
valuable information and insights to share
with you.
Course Registration
You will register through an online process
based on the number of credits you have
earned. It’s a good idea to work closely with
your adviser to achieve a balanced course load;
for example, a semester that includes several
heavy reading and writing courses or multiple
courses with required lab components can
be challenging. You and your adviser will
also need to track the fulfillment of your
distribution requirements to ensure that
you complete them in time for graduation.
It is also important to understand some of
Middlebury’s basic expectations regarding
class registration and, in particular, dropping
a class. You have the first five weeks of the
fall and spring semester, and the first three
days of winter term, to evaluate whether or
not to remain in a class or to drop it. After
the deadline, you are expected to remain in
the class, and late drops are only permitted
under very extreme personal or medical
circumstances. go/coursedesc
Pre-professional Programs
Middlebury believes that a liberal arts
curriculum develops critical thinking and
communication skills that are essential for
beginning any career or profession. Our
undergraduate program focuses on the liberal
arts but offers specific curricula and resources
designed to prepare students for professional
careers, regardless of your major. The Health
Professions program helps students fulfill
curricular requirements for further graduate
study to become a medical practitioner. The
Pre-Law Program prepares students to be
competitive applicants for law schools. The
Education Studies Program trains students
as teachers, with an option for professional
certification. The Pre-Engineering Program
provides background for graduate study
and potential collaboration with another
institution for a dual-degree program. The
Architectural Studies Program prepares
students for graduate work in architecture.
go/preprof
Voices of
Experience
Make sure you look through the
whole course catalog when you
are choosing classes. You never
know what gem you might find
in a department you didn’t even
know existed.
—Danny Zhang ’15
Class Attendance
Your professors will share their attendance
policies with you on the first day of class, but
the general idea will be the same: miss too
many classes without a good reason and you’ll
likely see your absence reflected in your grade.
If you anticipate missing a class or miss a class
unexpectedly, it is important to communicate
with your professor immediately explaining
your circumstances. Your professor may be
able to work with you to extend deadlines,
or direct you to your Commons dean, who
under exceptional circumstances, such as
serious illness, may provide you with a
Dean’s Excuse. Students participating in
varsity athletics should visit go/handbook
and review the “Guidelines for Handling
Athletics-Explained Absences” under “Course
Registration and Conduct of Courses” for
specific instructions.
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Pass/D/Fail
Some courses are graded on a Pass/D/
Fail basis. The courses you take P/D/F
will be limited to electives, meaning they
can’t satisfy major, College Writing, or
distribution requirements. You can only
take two courses P/D/F during your time
at Middlebury. Choosing to take a course
P/D/F will affect how many AP courses
and other pre-testing credits you can
count toward graduation. There are other
restrictions on taking a course P/D/F, so
you should work closely with your adviser
to determine whether this option is right
for you. go/pdf
Evaluation
Every class includes a sufficient amount of
written, oral, and practical work so that both
you and your professor are able to evaluate
your progress. Professors strive to encourage
free discussion, inquiry, and expression, and
to evaluate you solely on academic merit, not
on the basis of opinions or conduct unrelated
to academic standards. For fall and spring
semesters, the final examination period usually
begins two to three days following the end of
classes and lasts for five days. An unexcused
absence from a pre-announced examination
will result in a grade of F for that unit of
work. If you have a compelling personal
circumstance, illness, or injury that will
prevent or prevented you from completing an
exam or other large assignment, speak with
your Commons dean. go/evaluation
Withdrawal, Suspension, Readmission
It is not uncommon for students to take a
semester or even a year off at some point
during their studies. In most cases, this is a
voluntary withdrawal—a student is feeling
unmotivated to pursue academics for a period
of time or is struggling with a personal issue
that needs their full attention. You must
notify your Commons dean of your intention
to withdraw for a semester (or longer), and
must contact the dean again several months in
advance of your intended return (by June 1 for
a fall semester return, and by November 15 for
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a spring semester return). Students generally
may not return in winter term after a
withdrawal. Occasionally, students experience
challenges that compromise their ability to
function in a healthy manner on campus.
When students are unable to function safely
and effectively in our academic and residential
environment, we may support their voluntary
withdrawal or, in very rare cases, enact an
involuntary withdrawal. Students must address
the issue of concern with an appropriate
professional before they return to Middlebury.
Students may also be withdrawn for academic
reasons, or be suspended for major policy
violations. When students are withdrawn
for academic failure, they may return to
Middlebury when they can demonstrate
that they have addressed whatever issues led
to their academic struggles. This is usually
accomplished by enrolling at another fouryear college for a semester and earning grades
of B- or better in a four-course liberal arts
program. go/studentstatus
Winter Term
Winter term (also known as J-term)
offers both students and faculty unique
opportunities for study and learning. Each
student enrolls in only one academic, creditbearing course, and each instructor teaches
only one course. Students may study at the
College or, after their first year, away from
campus; independently or as participants in a
course; in their major fields or in disciplines
they have never studied before. The winter
term curriculum consists of a variety of
interdepartmental and departmental courses
of various levels. Students can also undertake
a winter internship instead of formal study.
Normally, a department may require its
students to take no more than one of its
winter term courses, in addition to winter
term senior work, during four years. Students
are urged to take winter term courses in
substantially different areas in their first two
years. A minimum of two and a maximum of
four winter term courses will count toward
the graduation requirement of 36 credits.
go/jterm
Study Abroad
Each year 50–60 percent of the junior class
studies abroad in more than 40 countries
at more than 75 different programs and
universities. Middlebury has schools in
Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile,
China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Jordan, Russia, Spain, the United
Kingdom, and Uruguay. Also, in England,
Middlebury has exchange agreements
with the University of East Anglia and
the University of Nottingham and has an
arrangement with Lincoln College at Oxford
University. Middlebury is also a member
of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical
Studies (ICCS) in Italy. In addition, externally
sponsored (non-Middlebury) programs are
available in many countries all around
the world.
Study abroad is an integral part of a
student’s academic experience, and students
from all majors study abroad. For those
studying foreign languages and cultures,
study abroad is a natural component of their
degree. Students majoring in International
and Global Studies (IGS) or International
Politics and Economics (IP&E) are required to
study abroad. All students interested in study
abroad are required to provide a compelling
academic rationale for their program of study.
Students should plan their academic program
during their first two years at Middlebury
in preparation for study abroad in their third
year. go/studyabroad
create cocurricular programming for students
and supports faculty in their teaching and
professional development. go/rohatyn
Center for the Comparative
Study of Race and Ethnicity
The Center for the Comparative Study of
Race and Ethnicity serves the Middlebury
College community through its support
for pedagogy and research that employs
interdisciplinary approaches towards the
understanding of formations of race and
ethnicity. It encourages scholarship that
considers race and ethnicity as intersecting
with class, gender, sexuality, religion, age,
dis/ability, language, communication,
migration and the environment in human
relations. The Center and its affiliates are
committed to broad discussions of race
and ethnicity in local, regional, national,
transnational and global contexts. go/ccsre
Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs
The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs
promotes Middlebury’s goal of advancing
global understanding that radiates from a
core linguistic and cultural competency. The
Center works with a faculty committee to
Students have an
opportunity to truly
experience a different
culture when they
study abroad.
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Libraries
Middlebury’s libraries include a variety
of physical materials and online resources
to support the College community. The
libraries hold significant collections of books,
periodicals, government documents, DVDs,
CDs, and music scores; unique rare book and
manuscript collections; online journals and
databases; and active sharing partnerships with
other libraries across the country. go/lib
Davis Family Library: At a spacious 143,000
square feet—roughly three acres—the Davis
Family Library includes 725 seats; robust wired
and wireless computing networks; centrally
Quick Tips for
Library Research
go/lib
Summon Start here to
search for books, articles,
electronic resources, and
more.
MIDCAT+ Click here for our
online catalog, including
Interlibrary Loan/NExpress
and WorldCat resources.
Journals A–Z Find holdings
in every format (electronic,
print, and microfilm) in
journals, magazines, and
newspapers.
Databases A–Z Search
online databases (such
as Academic Onefile) for
scholarly articles and more.
Research Guides Use these
subject-specific guides
created by librarians.
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accessible service desks; state-of-the-art
classrooms and computer labs; offices for staff
members supporting library and technology;
and the Center for Teaching, Learning, and
Research (CTLR). go/davislib
Armstrong Science Library: The James
I. and Carol Aymar Armstrong Science
Library, located in McCardell Bicentennial
Hall, provides curriculum support in the
fields of biology, chemistry and biochemistry,
computer science, environmental studies,
geography, geology, physics, and psychology.
go/armstrong
Technology
Questions and Answers
Library and Information Services (LIS) offers
the following information about computer
facilities and support to help you acclimate to
your new surroundings as quickly as possible.
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learning many software applications on your own.
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L ynda.com, is video-based online instruction for
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L IS Wiki provides a wealth of computing
are a fast way to find what you need. Here are a few of
information specifically for students and is an
the key ones related to technology:
ideal place to start with any questions.
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T he Technology Helpdesk for computing issues,
is located on the main floor of the Davis Family
Library. go/helpdesk
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T he Wilson Media Lab, in Davis Family Library
Room 220, has resources to assist in making
movies and audio files. go/wilson
Middfiles
Middfiles, also called middcloud, is the
College’s primary file server. This is where
you should save all your important files
because the servers are regularly backed up.
Using Middfiles can save you from disaster
if your computer crashes or freezes; even if
you accidentally delete a file, you can usually
restore your data. Also, any files saved on
To find this website On-campus, type...
Set Password
go/activate
Middlebury Email
go/mail
Email Forwarding
go/forward
BannerWebgo/bw
College Directory
go/dir
Technology Helpdesk
go/helpdesk
Wireless Information
go/wireless
Printing Information
go/printing
Web portal
go/students
Middfiles are accessible from any public
computer on campus for more convenient
printing. All students are allocated personal
space on the server and can have their quota
increased on request. Middfiles also is the
home of “classes” folders, where students and
faculty can share files with each other.
go/middfiles
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Center for Teaching,
Learning, and Research
CTLR is a hub of educational inquiry
and academic growth in writing, oral
presentations, technology, quantitative
reasoning, and time management, as well as
peer mentoring, course-content tutoring,
and English as a second language support.
Students can also get information and advice
about undergraduate research opportunities,
including those flowing from the new Digital
Liberal Arts Initiative, and about a number
of nationally competitive fellowships and
scholarships, such as Fulbright, Watson,
Rhodes, and Truman. The center is located
on the main floor of the Davis Family Library.
go/ctlr
Student Symposium
The annual Spring Student Symposium is an all-campus
multiday event that showcases the scholarly and creative
pursuits of the student body. Students present their
independent work—including lectures, performances, posters,
panels, artworks, open rehearsals, and readings—to an
unusually wide audience from the campus and the community.
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Student Accessibility Services
As of 2012–13, nearly one in every 13
Middlebury students has self-identified as
having a disability in some way. If you have
a documentable learning disability, please
contact Student Accessibility Services, which
provides confidential services and reasonable
accommodations for students who have
special needs affecting their learning, vision,
hearing, speech, mobility, and physical and
psychological health. Such services can include
the assigning of note takers or readers or
scribes; access to scanners, screen-reading
software with voice synthesizers, or largeprint software; interpreting services; Phonic
Ear assistive listening systems; extended time
on tests; and more. go/ada
International Student
and Scholar Services
International Student and Scholar Services
(ISSS) provides accurate, timely, and
knowledgeable U.S. immigration and visarelated support and advising to international
students and scholars. This includes more
than 275 international undergraduates and 250
international faculty and staff members from
75 countries. ISSS also oversees Middlebury’s
involvement with the U.S. government’s
Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System, which is used to issue visa-related
documents. ISSS offers student support
programs and services, such as Early Arrival, a
pre-orientation program designed to facilitate
the transition to campus for international
students, including exchange and U.S. students
living abroad. The Friends of International
Students host program matches students with
local families to create an opportunity to
share life experiences and cultures beyond the
campus. ISSS actively supports Middlebury’s
commitment to international education and
diversity initiatives. go/isss
Other Middlebury
Schools and Programs
Middlebury Language Schools: Middlebury
College has a reputation for excellence
in language teaching at its undergraduate
college, intensive summer programs, and
schools abroad. During the summer, courses
are offered from beginning to graduate
level in Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Italian, Russian, and Spanish; study is also
offered in Hebrew, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Approximately 1,500 students attend the
Language Schools, from all 50 states, the
District of Columbia, and more than 50
foreign countries. Students sign the Language
Pledge®, a promise to speak only the language
they are studying for the duration of their
time in the program. This complete linguistic
immersion, combined with rigorous classroom
learning, highly skilled professors, and scores
of in-language cocurricular activities, helps
students achieve dramatic breakthroughs, no
matter their proficiency level. The Language
Schools sessions take place on campus at
Middlebury College and on the West Coast at
Mills College in Oakland, California. go/ls
Monterey Institute of International
Studies (MIIS): A graduate school of
Middlebury College, The Monterey
Institute of International Studies provides
international professional education in areas
of critical importance to a rapidly changing
global community, including international
policy and management, translation and
interpretation, language teaching, sustainable
development, and nonproliferation. It prepares
students from all over the world to make
a meaningful impact in their chosen fields
through degree programs characterized
by immersive and collaborative learning
and opportunities to acquire and apply
practical professional skills. Its students are
emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural,
organizational, and linguistic divides to
produce sustainable and equitable solutions
to a variety of global challenges. Middlebury
College and Monterey have established an
integrated degree program in which students
can earn a BA from Middlebury and an MA
from Monterey in five years. go/miis
Monterey
Institute of
International
Studies.
Bread Loaf School of English: Each summer
since 1920, the Bread Loaf School of English
has offered a rich array of graduate courses in
literature, the teaching of writing, creative
writing, and theater arts to students from
across the United States and the world. Bread
Loaf campuses are located in Santa Fe, New
Mexico; Oxford, United Kingdom; and
Middlebury’s Bread Loaf campus in Ripton,
Vermont. go/blse
Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference: The Bread
Loaf Writers’ Conference is one of America’s
most valuable literary institutions. For nearly
90 years, the workshops, lectures, and classes
held in the shadow of the Green Mountains
have introduced generations of participants to
rigorous practical and theoretical approaches
to the craft of writing. go/blwc
School of the Environment: Middlebury’s
prominence in environmental studies has
produced a global network of alumni,
parents, and friends who head environmental
organizations, progressive businesses,
government organizations, and educational
and policy institutions. At the School of the
Environment, students work one-on-one with
some of these leaders, forming a network for
future education and careers. go/soe
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Community living
The residential undergraduate college experience creates
an opportunity for community that often comes along
only once in a lifetime. The enormously supportive
and engaged faculty and staff at Middlebury College
work hard every day to help you make the most of it for
yourself and those around you.
Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students
encompasses key components of campus life,
including orientation, health and wellness
education, judicial affairs, and residential life,
as well as student activities, governance, and
organizations. The staff works to build and
maintain a diverse and inclusive community.
Collaborating with the Commons and other
offices, they help students explore the rich
intersections of their academic, cocurricular,
and residential lives, and provide opportunities
for leadership development, personal growth,
creativity, and community problem solving.
Underlying their work is a firm commitment
to the highest standards of integrity, respect,
and concern for others. go/dos
Community Council
The Community Council serves as a forum
in which all segments of the College
community have a voice on nonacademic
issues on campus. With a membership
that represents students, faculty, and staff,
their deliberations and decisions consider
the interests and concerns of the whole
community. go/communitycouncil
Diversity and Opportunity
At Middlebury, we work together daily to
foster a respectful and engaged community
that embraces all the complexity and
individuality each person brings to campus.
We are dedicated to learning, growing, and
becoming our best selves. This process is by
nature a little messy and chaotic—yet it can be
highly rewarding.
Groups of people from a variety of
backgrounds and with differing viewpoints
are often more resilient and adaptive in
solving problems and reaching complex
goals than more homogeneous groups. They
coalesce into an effective community that
benefits from the talents and identities of each
individual. go/diversity
Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and
Religious Life: Middlebury welcomes
students of all religious faiths, and views the
College’s religions and spiritual diversity as a
strength. The Scott Center promotes fruitful
interfaith dialogue and fosters respect for the
religious beliefs and practices of all who make
up the Middlebury community. The chaplain
and associate chaplain offer their support to
many different student religious organizations
and connect people to a variety of nearby
faith communities. Recently Middlebury
hired a husband and wife team to share its
first Chaplaincy Fellow and Muslim Adviser
position. go/scottcenter
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LGBTQ
Middlebury has many active
and welcoming resources for
students identifying as lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer—or questioning their
identities—and those who
support them. go/lgbtq
May Belle Chellis Women’s Resource
Center: Chellis House, as it’s known on
campus, is named after Middlebury’s first
woman graduate, Class of 1886, and it provides
an informational, educational, and cultural
resource for students, staff, and faculty, as well
as a forum for the advancement of women’s
and gender issues. It contains a diverse
collection of books relating to women’s and
gender studies and is open to any student or
organization looking for an alternate place to
study, chat, and relax with friends, and host
meetings or events. go/chellis
Student Activities
There are plenty of opportunities to find your
niche at Middlebury, whether through student
activities, student government, programs and
events, or groups and affiliations. Take time to
explore them all and learn more about yourself
as well as those around you.
The Middlebury College Activities Board
(MCAB): The largest student programming
body on campus, MCBA plans everything
from concerts and film screenings to
speakers and Winter Carnival. There are
five committees: Concerts, Social, Speakers,
Traditions, and Marketing. MCAB is always
open to questions, comments, and suggestions.
It’s also a great way to get involved in shaping
student social life on campus. go/mcab
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Student Organizations: Clubs, publications,
intramurals, cultural activities and events,
student government, outings, religious
and spiritual activities, and community
engagement are great ways to get involved at
Middlebury. In the process you’ll learn about
yourself, meet new friends, and develop new
skills. The Student Activities Fair, which
takes place in September and February, is
a great place for students to meet student
leaders and learn more about and join student
organizations of interest. You can find a
complete list of student organizations at go/orgs.
Events Calendar: Middlebury’s
comprehensive events calendar includes dayto-day happenings on and around campus,
including featured events, campus-wide
activities, and general information. go/events
Franklin Environmental
Center at Hillcrest
Environmental stewardship is an integral part
of the Middlebury experience. It’s visible
in the habits of individuals, the actions of
multiple sustainability-related student groups,
and in overall institutional initiatives—such as
the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2016,
the Organic Farm, the emphasis on using
local ingredients in dining halls, the biomass
system, and the LEED Platinum Franklin
Environmental Center at Hillcrest, which is
home to the Dean of Environmental Affairs,
the Sustainability Integration Office, and the
Program in Environmental Studies. go/fech
Student Government
Association (SGA)
The SGA acts as a single unified group,
representing students in the decisionmaking processes of the College. It is the
official channel for student participation in
formulating institutional policy affecting
academic and student affairs. The SGA is
made up of the senate (elected Commons
representatives and class representatives),
cabinet (appointed advisers), and president
(elected by the student body). The SGA also
makes appointments to student, joint student/
faculty, and trustee councils and committees.
go/sga
Student Employment on Campus
Middlebury is committed to providing
opportunities beyond the classroom that
encourage student learning. Securing a parttime job on campus allows students to acquire
and hone certain workplace skills, knowledge,
and abilities that can be the foundations for
building a résumé. go/seo
Student Financial Services
Student Financial Services is your one-stop
spot for financial aid, education financing,
and student accounts, including financial aid
Voices of
Experience
Pick one activity you’re
passionate about and one that
piques your interest...you can
always join more later.
—Staci Hill ’15
counseling, student account and education
financing issues, payment plans, and loan
repayment. go/sfs
Singer and songwriter Angélique Kidjo
performs at Middlebury College.
Make It Happen!
Want to have fun, bring a speaker or a performer
to campus, or throw a party? There are all kinds
of ways to get involved, share your ideas, and
get support through your Commons Council, the
Middlebury College Activities Board (MCAB),
student organizations, or the Small Concerts
Initiative.
Looking to get funding for an internship,
research, or volunteer opportunity? The Center
for Careers and Internships has an extensive
listing of funding sources at go/funding.
Have a creative, entrepreneurial, or innovative
project? Collaborate with centers, offices,
and departments that may share common
interests. Support is also available through
MiddSTART (go/middstart), the Center for
Social Entrepreneurship (go/cse), Programs
on Creativity and Innovation (go/pci), and the
Vitality of the Artistic Community (go/vaca).
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RESIDENCE LIFE
Middlebury’s residential system embodies the College’s conviction that an excellent liberal arts
education takes place around the clock—as easily over dinner as in the classroom.
There are 60 buildings for student housing on
campus, and all first-year students are assigned
to one of five Commons, where they live for
the first two years. As juniors and seniors, you
may choose from the range of housing options
available across campus, while remaining
a member of your original Commons
throughout your four years.
The Commons System
The residence halls are grouped into “livinglearning communities,” called Commons,
which combine the academic, social, and
residential components of college life.
They foster close and abiding relationships
among the student residents and the faculty
and staff who are part of their Commons.
There are five Commons on campus, with
approximately 475 students from all four
classes living in each. go/commons
Atwater Commons go/atwater
Brainerd Commons go/brainerd
Cook Commons go/cook
Ross Commons go/ross
Wonnacott Commons go/wonnacott
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Commons Head: Seasoned faculty members
set the intellectual tone of each Commons and
lead these communities, while maintaining
their identities as scholars and teachers. They
live in houses adjacent to campus, frequently
host student events on campus and in their
homes, and work directly with students and
staff and faculty colleagues to create a vibrant
educational atmosphere in their residential
community.
Commons Dean: The deans are responsible
for overseeing all aspects of the residential
experience for their students. They provide
academic and personal support, assist in
resolving conflict, and enforce College
policy. Along with the Commons heads, the
Commons deans help bridge academic and
residential experiences, playing a crucial role
in supporting Middlebury’s goal of a seamless
educational environment.
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Commons Team: Each of the five Commons
is supported by a team of faculty, staff,
and students dedicated to helping shape an
environment that challenges assumptions,
engages imaginations, and broadens horizons.
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Commons Coordinator: The Commons
coordinator oversees all daily operations,
advises students on the logistics of residential
life, and creates a welcoming atmosphere in
the office.
Commons Residential Adviser (CRA):
CRAs are recent graduates who live in the
residence halls and work with the Commons
team to build community, support the student
residential life staff, and provide after-hours
support for students.
First-Year Counselor (FYC): FYCs are
returning students who apply through a
highly selective process to serve as live-in
mentors in first-year residence halls to provide
academic guidance and personal support for
Middlebury’s newest students.
Resident Assistant (RA): RAs are students
who serve as community leaders in sophomore
dorms. They are friendly and accessible,
maintain residential standards, facilitate a
sense of community, and work directly with
Commons heads, deans, residential advisers,
and other staff. RAs are also liaisons to
facilities management and other offices
on campus.
Community Assistants (CA): CAs are
students who live in junior and senior houses,
special interest houses, and residence halls.
CAs support student’s residential experience
and know and understand the network of
resources available on campus.
Residential Programming
Commons teams integrate academic
experiences with residential life to encourage
the free exchange of ideas and a robust
intellectual community. For September
arrivals, this begins with the First-Year
Seminar; students who are in class together
also live in the same Commons, allowing
them to bring classroom experiences into the
residence halls. Each Commons also offers
programming inspired by academic events
taking place on campus. The success of these
programs and the College’s commitment to
the facilities that support them—residence
Start Making Friends
Rarely in life will you be surrounded by
such a diverse group of people within a
similar age group. So get out there and
meet them. Start with hall mates and
Commons events, branch out to clubs
and intramural sports, and try out some
lectures or films. But most of all, be
yourself. That’s why you were admitted in
the first place.
Voices of
Experience
The Commons system is great
because it provides you with
one of the most amazing subcommunities among the student
body that you’ll always be part of.
— Eliot VanValkenburg ’16
halls, dining halls, and event space—mean
that many social and academic activities are
centered in the Commons. There are also
a great number of social and cocurricular
programs provided by residential life to build a
strong and lively community.
Roommates
One of the early challenges some students
face is learning to live with a roommate.
Roommates are selected based on your
responses to a detailed questionnaire, and
we do our best to match roommates by
interest, personality, and habits. The initial
adjustment period can sometimes be difficult.
We consider the residential experience a vital
component of your education and growth,
and if and when roommate conflicts arise, we
encourage students to try to work out their
differences. To this end, we do not permit
new students to change rooms for the first
month of school. After this period, students
still having difficulty—who have made
use of all of the assistance we offer (FYCs,
CRAs, and Commons deans)—may change
roommates, space permitting.
Issues With Your Room?
Your FYC, RA, CRA, or Commons
office can help you best with any common
maintenance requests or problems. If your
request is beyond their scope, they will contact
Facilities Services on your behalf.
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Social Houses: Social houses allow students
to assume responsibility for activities and
programs that enhance the social life of the
student community. Some students reside in
the houses, but many do not. The social-house
system is self-governed by the InterHouse
Council. There are currently five social
houses: Chromatic, Kappa Delta Rho, the
Mill, Omega Alpha, and Xenia.
Students walk
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Forest Hall.
Other Living Options
After leaving the Commons residence halls,
juniors and seniors have a range of living
situations to choose from.
Residence Halls: Middlebury maintains a
number of large dormitories, such as Forest,
Painter, and Starr. These buildings primarily
have singles and doubles.
Small Houses: Small houses are scattered
in and around the College. These range in
size from three to 10 beds and are offered
for groups of students to live together. Many
houses have kitchens and larger living spaces.
Suites and Townhouses: A number of
options around campus allow for students
to live in apartment-style housing. These
accommodate three to seven students, and
many have kitchens.
Superblocks: Larger groups of students (from
seven to 30) who share a common interest
can apply to live as a group in one of the
10 superblocks. The competitively selected,
single-year theme houses receive a small
budget for events and activities.
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Academic and Special Interest Houses:
In their houses, residents pursue a common
academic or special interest and share the fruits
of that interest with the campus community.
Currently there are 10 language houses
(Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew,
Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish) and six special interest houses (InSite,
Outdoor Interest, PALANA, Queer Studies,
Self-Reliance, Weybridge).
Large and Small Blocks: Prior to the singles
or doubles room-draw process, small groups
of beds (three–six) consisting of independent
single and double rooms may be blocked
together to provide an opportunity for groups
of friends to live together.
Laundry Facilities
There are laundry facilities with washers and
dryers located in Atwater, Brackett, Brooker,
Coffrin, Forest, Gifford, Hadley, Hepburn,
Kelly, LaForce, Munford, Painter, Palmer,
Prescott, Stewart, and 51 Franklin Street.
On average, loads cost $1.25 to wash and $1
to dry. Rechargeable smart-chip cards cost
$5: a one-time $2 fee for the card and $3 of
laundry value. Unless lost or damaged, cards
are rechargeable at add-value machines located
in the entrance to Ross Dining Hall, Forest
laundry room, Atwater laundry room, and
McCullough next to the ATM. Cards can also
be purchased at the College Bookstore.
Room Draw
After the first year, students may either
apply to live in special interest or superblock
housing or are assigned to housing via room
draw. Students receive a random number that
determines the order in which they may select
a room. You should make your housing plans
based on friendships and not on the hope of
living in a suite or any other type of housing.
Those who do are happier with their living
arrangements in the long run. go/roomdraw
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Middlebury College is a beautiful place
to live, work, and study, and we’d like
to keep it that way. We call upon every
member of the community to respect our
buildings, landscaping, and educational
resources. They are not only for you but
also for other students, faculty, and staff,
today and tomorrow, this year and next.
Theft of or damage to College property is
considered a serious offense, which may lead
to disciplinary proceedings with penalties up
to and including suspension or expulsion. You
will also be charged for any costs associated
with replacing or fixing stolen or damaged
property. To see just how much it really costs
to repair or replace doors, walls, and furniture,
visit go/dormdamage.
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No smoking in any building on campus.
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Take care of your living environment and
ensure the health and safety of others by
following Middlebury’s fire safety policies.
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chargers are not connected to a device,
they still use power. Use a power strip to cut power to
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Waste reduction and recycling are important
aspects of living sustainably on campus.
Because of our incredible recycling and
composting programs, about 65 percent of
our waste never goes in the landfill, and we
compost over 300 tons per year. You can do
your part by reducing the amount of waste
you generate—carrying a reusable water
bottle and mug, purchasing goods with
minimal packaging, and reading articles
electronically—and then by recycling what
you can. All students receive personal-size
blue recycling bins for temporary storage of
recyclable materials. Please take the time to
sort properly—especially during move-out in
the spring! go/recycle
Dining
Middlebury provides you with breakfast,
lunch, and dinner seven days a week in
our dining halls. Eat wherever you’d like,
whenever you’d like, and as much as you’d
like—from panini and salads at Proctor to
coffee and dessert at Ross. go/dining
The Grille is perfect for casual lunches with
your professors, late-night snacks, and greasy
food cravings—from Caesar salads and veggie
wraps to sweet potato fries and cheeseburgers.
go/grille
Crossroads, in McCullough Student Center,
is a student-run business committed to using
local, organic, and sustainable products
whenever possible. Items include fruit
smoothies, coffee and tea, homemade baked
Panther Points
Middlebury has a range of non-dining-hall spots to eat
around campus, and students can purchase a refillable
Panther Points smart card to use when dining there. It’s
a great way to grab a quick bite at places like the Grille,
Crossroads Café, MiddXpress Market, and Wilson Café,
as well as the Snow Bowl cafeteria, golf course snack
bar, and 51 Main at the Bridge in town.
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goods, soups, and freshly made sushi. It’s also a
great place to meet with friends. go/crossroads
Rehearsals Café, located in the Mahaney
Center for the Arts, serves beverages and light
fare. The grab-and-go menu features coffee,
tea, espresso drinks, yogurt parfaits, salads,
sandwiches, soups, and sushi.
MiddXpress provides snack food, prepared
lunches, and drinks, as well as general
drugstore items, cards, and newspapers.
go/middxpress
Wilson Café, in the Davis Family Library
lobby, offers gourmet coffees and teas, plus
grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, bagels, and
muffins.
Bi-Hall Kiosk is located in the Great Hall
and features coffee, snacks, and grab-andgo sandwiches, salads, and freshly made
sushi. During late-night hours, it is run as a
fundraiser for different student organizations,
and they receive a percentage of the sales.
Dolci is a student group that hosts restaurantstyle dinners on campus. Tickets to meals are
free, and students get paid to serve as head
chef, chef, prep chef, dishwashers, and servers.
go/dolci
51 Main at the Bridge is a College-owned
restaurant and lounge in town that provides
a social venue for students, faculty, staff, and
the local community to enjoy international
cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, live
music, and art. go/51main
creativity, innovation,
and exploration
Empathy, leadership, creative thought, intellectual risk
taking, and intercultural understanding—these are skills
many Middlebury students are eager to develop as they
look ahead to four years of college and life beyond, and
they are skills critical to preparing this generation to
address today’s challenges and opportunities.
Our programs support a multitude of
accessible opportunities on campus
and beyond. Through classes, funding
opportunities, symposia, service learning, and
volunteer opportunities, as well as workspaces
for ideation and collaboration, Middlebury
helps you try new things, take your ideas
forward, and learn to engage the world.
Center for Careers and Internships
Whether you want to get involved at
Middlebury or across the world, learn more
about possible career directions, find a
summer or winter term internship (or funding
for unpaid internships), the Center for Careers
and Internships (CCI) connects students to a
full range of resources. go/cci
Internships: CCI can help you find the
right fit for an internship to gain valuable
experience beyond the classroom and hone
your postgraduate aspirations. go/internships
Career Services: Advisers offer a variety
of planning resources including counseling,
internships and funding, Career Action
groups, and a recruiting program for seniors.
Robust databases list jobs and internships
and connect students to professional alumni
throughout the year. go/careers
Health Professions: First-year students
and sophomores can explore health
professional careers and receive guidance on
course selections, curricular planning, and
experiential development. Juniors, seniors, and
alumni can get help with professional school
applications. go/healthp
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Students work at a nearby Habitat for Humanity
project. Students can visit the student-run bike shop
to use tools to fix their bikes.
Student Art and Music
There are many opportunities for studentgenerated creativity outside the classroom, and
these are just a few:
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he Center Gallery, located in the
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McCullough Student Center and maintained
by Student Activities, is dedicated to the
display of student artwork through a series
of changing exhibitions.
he Student Darkroom, in the basement
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of Forest Hall, is operated by the Darkroom
Club, which offers introductory tutorials,
open hours, and workshops throughout the
year to promote analog black and white
photography. There are also winter term
workshops such as Beginning Photography
and Advanced Photography. go/darkroom
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Gallery, located in Old Stone Mill, is
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a student-run art gallery fostering the arts
for Middlebury students. M Gallery offers
frequently changing exhibitions of student
artwork, performing arts events, and lectures
and discussions. go/mgallery
iddlebury Music United cultivates the
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music scene at the College by providing
students with performance opportunities,
practice and recording space, and multiple
ways to network with other musicians.
go/practice and go/record
Programs on Creativity and
Innovation in the Liberal Arts
The Programs on Creativity and Innovation
in the Liberal Arts (PCI) helps make
intellectual risk taking and creative problem
solving second nature to Middlebury students
by providing opportunities to explore ideas
in a nonacademic setting, financial support
through grants and competitions, and the
physical workspace for creative individual and
group projects. PCI supports spaces around
campus for student artists and entrepreneurs
to develop nonacademic and self-designed
projects. Spaces include Old Stone Mill,
Annex, and M Gallery. Current PCI
programming includes MiddEntrepreneurs,
TEDxMiddlebury, MiddChallenge, the
Hunt, Midd Ventures, MIDDSTART, Davis
Projects for Peace, Tree House Fund, and
New Millenium Fund. go/pci
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
The Center for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE)
offers students opportunities to be effective
agents of social change by reflecting on who
they are, connecting with others, analyzing
systemic challenges, and engaging the world
around them. The center is designed to be
a hub within a global network of schools,
NGOs, government agencies, businesses,
and foundations that share a commitment
to creating 21st-century solutions. The CSE
offers a number of events at Middlebury,
including a weekly speaker series, a January
symposium, and a June educator’s forum.
Additionally, it provides funding for cohorts
of CSE Fellows and summer grant recipients
to carry out projects related to social
entrepreneurship. go/cse
Community Engagement
Whether you want to get involved in the
local community or across the world, find an
alternative-break trip, or pursue communityconnected research, Community Engagement
helps students learn how to work effectively
with local, national, and international
communities. Visit the Community
Engagement office to learn about volunteer
opportunities, funding for service-related
initiatives locally and abroad, and rewarding
internships. Community Engagement
supports students, faculty, and community
partners in community-connected learning,
applying Middlebury’s liberal arts framework
to address real-world challenges and foster
global citizenship. Core programs include
Privilege & Poverty, Shepherd internships,
Language in Motion, youth and mentoring
programs, and Middlebury Alternative Break
Trips (MAlt). go/ce
MiddCORE
MiddCORE is a mentor-driven, experientiallearning program that builds skills, creates
opportunities, and expands networks for
tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. The
program offers a winter term course, a 10week academic internship program, and a
fall and spring workshop series, as well as a
summer program at Sierra Nevada College.
go/middcore
Voices of
Experience
Find something outside
academics that you want to try
while at Middlebury.
—Taylor Custer ’15
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HEALTH,
WELLNESS EDUCATION,
and SAFETY
Life at college can be exciting. But it can also be
challenging. It’s important to take care of yourself
through a balanced lifestyle that includes a good diet,
exercise, sleep, and play.
Culture Shock
Each September and February, the
Middlebury community is enriched once
again with the cultural knowledge and
experiences of students arriving from across
the United States, as well as from numerous
countries around the world. While this is
an exciting time, adjusting to a new place
and environment can be overwhelming and
challenging. It is important to understand
the difficulties that students who have been
living abroad or in different regions of the
U.S. might confront in rural Middlebury.
Some may experience a mix of emotions that
range from enthusiasm and curiosity to a sense
of disorientation and anxiety. These feelings
are normal occurrences that may occur while
transitioning to a new culture or place. Here
are some tips for coping with culture shock:
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your thoughts, such as a friend, a member of
your Commons team, an adviser, or the staff
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be beneficial and therapeutic.
Health and Wellness Education
The Health and Wellness Education staff
supports students’ physical, mental, social,
environmental, spiritual, and academic
health and wellness by integrating prevention
and health promotion into individual
and communal lives. Middlebury’s broad
understanding of health and wellness
includes acknowledging and celebrating the
intersections of our many identities as they
contribute to and reflect the wellness of our
vibrant community. Through counseling,
workshops, presentations, and events, the
office provides support and tools that allow
students to explore their own wellness in the
context of their Vermont-based and global
communities. Student wellness leaders and
MiddSafe advocates are sponsored through
this office. go/hwe
eep a journal to record your observations
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and growth in a new culture.
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Parton Center for Health and Wellness
Parton Center promotes student well-being
in a confidential environment. The excellent
medical, counseling, and sports medicine staff
are available to help if physical, emotional,
or interpersonal issues become a problem.
Routine services are free of charge. For
emergency services, call 443.5911 or 911.
Health Services: Provides comprehensive
acute health care for students, including care
of musculoskeletal injuries; assists students
in meeting their health needs; and facilitates
a partnership with students to increase their
knowledge of health and health-care issues.
go/health
Counseling: Provides support for students’
well-being and developmental growth within
a safe, confidential environment. All services
are confidential and free of charge.
go/counseling
Sports Medicine: Provides athletic training
and sports medicine services for varsity, club
crew, and club rugby athletes, including injury
prevention education and the management
and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
go/sportsmed
MiddSafe:
Middlebury Safe and
Confidential Advocates
MiddSafe advocates are Middlebury
students, faculty, and staff members committed to
providing a safe and confidential resource for students
in need of support and information around sexual
assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence,
and other personal violations. The student-staffed
hotline is available 24/7 when undergraduate classes
are in session: 802.377.0239. go/middsafe
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Local Medical Resources
Check out “Health Topics A-Z” at go/health
for a helpful list of “Off-Campus Medical
Resources,” including dentists, doctors,
pharmacies, and Porter Hospital, which is less
than a mile from campus.
Campus Policies
Middlebury has several policies to support
its goals of building a safe, diverse, and
inclusive campus where bigotry and
intolerance are unacceptable. These include
a threat assessment and response policy and
other policies that strictly prohibit unlawful
discrimination and harassment, including
sexual harassment and sexual misconduct,
dating violence, domestic violence, stalking,
and related retaliation. Middlebury treats
these matters seriously, and we encourage
students who experience or witness any
of these behaviors to speak up and contact
their Commons dean, the Department of
Public Safety, the College’s human relations
officer (go/dochro), or the College’s judicial
affairs officer (go/jao). College policies
relating to student conduct are detailed in
the Middlebury College Handbook, which is
available on the Web at go/handbook.
Nondiscrimination Statement/Title IX:
Middlebury complies with all applicable state
and federal laws which prohibit discrimination
in employment, or in admission, or access to
its educational or extracurricular programs,
activities, or facilities, on the basis of
race, creed, color, place of birth, ancestry,
ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
marital status, service in the armed forces of
the United States, positive HIV-related blood
test results, genetic information, or against
qualified individuals with disabilities on the
basis of disability and/or any other status or
characteristic protected by law. The dean of
the College is responsible for coordinating
compliance with federal and state antidiscrimination laws, including Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 as amended,
which prohibits sex discrimination, including
sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of disability. The full text of the College’s
Nondiscrimination Statement is available at
go/nondiscrimination.
Title IX Coordinator
Shirley M. Collado, Vice President for
Student Affairs and Dean of the College
Old Chapel 802.443.5382
scollado@middlebury.edu
Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy:
Harassment, including sexual harassment
and sexual misconduct, as defined by law
and College policies, are forms of unlawful
discrimination and are strictly prohibited. A
student who wishes to report discrimination,
or harassment, including sexual harassment, or
related retaliation, should contact the College’s
human relations officer or his/her Commons
dean. The College will take reasonable
and appropriate remedial action to prevent
discrimination, harassment, and/or related
retaliation, eliminate any hostile environment,
and prevent recurrence of the behavior.
The full text of the Anti-Harassment/
Discrimination Policy and explanation of how
complaints are handled are available at
go/antiharassment.
Human Relations Officer
Susan P. Ritter
DKE Alumni House 802.443.3289
sritter@middlebury.edu
Alternate Human Relations Officer
Laura Carotenuto
Human Resources
Service Building 802.443.2012
lcaroten@middlebury.edu
Sexual Misconduct Policy: Middlebury’s
Sexual Misconduct Policy, which covers
sexual assault and inappropriate sexual
conduct, governs the behavior of all
Middlebury College undergraduate students.
In the fall of 2014, this policy will also
explicitly prohibit domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking, conduct that is
currently prohibited under different policies.
Complaints or reports under the Sexual
Misconduct/Dating Violence/Domestic
Violence/Stalking Policy should be brought
to the immediate attention of the College’s
judicial affairs officer. Students involved in
the complaint process will be treated with the
utmost sensitivity, dignity, and respect. The
full text of the sexual misconduct policy and
explanation of how complaints are handled are
available at go/sexualmisconduct.
If you experience an event that you think
may be sexual assault, inappropriate sexual
conduct, dating violence, domestic violence,
or stalking, it is important to seek help as
soon as possible from others who can provide
medical care and supportive counseling. There
are a wide array of emergency and longterm resources to support you. (Please see the
appendices to the Sexual Misconduct Policy,
as well as the resources outlined at go/saoc.
All students are encouraged to report sexual
misconduct incidents to the Middlebury
police, the Vermont state police, or other state
or federal agencies (contact information is
listed in the policy’s appendices).
Judicial Affairs Officer
Karen Guttentag, Associate Dean for Judicial
Affairs and Student Life
McCullough 802.443.2024
kguttent@middlebury.edu
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Threat Assessment and Response Policy:
Middlebury is committed to maintaining
a safe and secure campus and workplace
environment. As part of this commitment,
Middlebury has established a Threat
Assessment and Management Team (TAM
Team), which is empowered to assess risk
and formulate an appropriate response in
situations where an individual’s behavior and/
or statements generate concern that he or she
may present a threat to the health or safety
of others. The TAM Team seeks to mitigate
potential risks before they result in harm. Any
student who believes that an individual has
committed or may commit an act of violence,
is engaging in behavior or making statements
that generate concern about the potential for
violence, or otherwise may pose a threat to the
health or safety of any member of the College
community should call the Department of
Public Safety immediately at 802.443.5911.
Individuals may also make a report to their
Commons dean or any member of the TAM
Team (TAM Team members are listed on
the website: go/threatassessment). In case of an
emergency, please call 911.
Anti-Stalking Policy: Stalking is strictly
prohibited. “Stalking” means engaging in
a course of conduct directed at a specific
person which includes “following, lying
in wait, or harassment, and (a) serves no
legitimate purpose; and (b) would cause a
reasonable person to fear for their safety or
Good Samaritan Policy
Because the welfare and safety of individuals is our
primary concern, when students contact Public Safety or
other emergency personnel to seek care for students in
drug- or alcohol-related distress, neither the student in
distress nor the student seeking assistance will ordinarily
be subject to disciplinary action for the possession,
provision, or consumption of drugs or alcohol.
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health, or would cause a reasonable person
to suffer emotional distress.” Complaints or
reports under this policy should be made
to the Department of Public Safety and/or
the student’s Commons dean. If safety is an
immediate concern, call 911. As noted above,
in the fall of 2014, Middlebury’s Anti-Stalking
Policy will be combined with our current
Sexual Misconduct Policy. go/anti-stalking
Alcohol & Drug Policy: The legal drinking
age in Vermont is 21. All Middlebury
policies have been crafted to comply with
Vermont state law and to ensure student
and community safety. We encourage you
to familiarize yourself with the specific
restrictions around alcohol and drugs for
all students, not just those below the legal
drinking age, by consulting the Handbook
(see “Alcohol and Other Drugs” at
go/handbook). In addition to prohibiting
underage drinking, these policies also prohibit
possessing alcohol as a minor (someone not
of legal drinking age); providing alcohol
to minors; walking in public with an open
container of alcohol; bringing alcohol into an
academic space; and other activities. There
are also specific regulations for students of
legal age who wish to host parties or informal
gatherings with alcohol.
The use, sale, or distribution of illegal
drugs is prohibited at Middlebury and is a
violation of Vermont state law and federal
law. Discovery of illegal drugs, and/or of drug
paraphernalia with evidence of use, is taken
very seriously. In addition to disciplinary
consequences at the College, we may be
required to notify local law enforcement
authorities.
Perhaps the most important issues to
consider around the use of alcohol or illegal
drugs are your own health and safety,
and that of the community. We are very
concerned when the volume or frequency
of alcohol or drug use may make students
critically ill or jeopardize their safety or
that of others; may undermine their ability
to learn and retain their academic material;
and/or results in behaviors that negatively
impact others. Hard alcohol in particular
has been shown to correlate strongly with
serious health risks, as well as negative
impacts on the community. Additionally,
the majority of sexual assaults on college
campuses occur when one or all involved
students have been drinking. If you are
concerned about your own involvement
with alcohol or drugs, or that of peers, please
speak to a dean, counselor, coach, FYC, or
other trusted resource. go/alcoholpolicy
Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited
in all buildings at Middlebury, including
residence halls and individual student rooms.
Smoking should not take place in areas where
it is likely to enter buildings, including in
building entranceways, near open windows,
and especially near building air intakes. This
policy not only reflects Vermont state law but
our concerns for the safety of all members of
the community. Smoking creates a significant
fire hazard, and secondhand smoke can have
debilitating effects on the individuals who
inhale it, including our custodial staff who
may be required to work in spaces that others
could contaminate with smoke. If you are
found to have been smoking in your room,
you can expect a significant monetary fine, as
well as disciplinary action.
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety provides
services to the campus community 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. The department
includes uniformed security officers and
telecommunication staff. Officers conduct
patrols of campus properties and buildings,
respond to campus emergencies, and enforce
College rules and policies, including those
related to parking. Public Safety officers do
not have power of arrest but work closely
with local law enforcement agencies. For
emergency services, call 443.5911 or 911.
go/psafe
HANDBOOK ONLINE
Answers to many questions about these and other College
policies can be found in the complete Middlebury College
Handbook. We encourage new students and families
to take some time to review it early in the academic
year, paying special attention to the sections specific to
students. go/handbook
ID Cards: The MiddCard is your official
form of identification at Middlebury. You
are required to carry your card at all times.
It qualifies you for certain privileges and
gives you appropriate access to residence halls
equipped with Enhanced Access. go/idcards
Emergency Phones and Call Boxes:
Emergency phones are located at the entrances
of residence halls equipped with Enhanced
Access, in parking lots, and along some
walkways in and around campus.
Safety Escorts: Public Safety officers will
provide safety escorts to and from on-campus
locations during the hours of darkness when
personal safety is a concern.
Mobility Escorts: Public Safety will give
escorts to students with mobility or vision
impairments and/or students with medical
conditions that restrict driving or walking
around campus.
Midd Rides: Midd Rides is an evening
transportation service on and around campus
that is available during the academic year
when classes are in session. Specific schedule
information is available by calling 443-RIDE
or visiting go/middrides.
Parking: All vehicles must be registered
with Public Safety, display a valid permit,
and be parked in designated parking areas in
accordance with the parking rules, which are
in effect all year. go/parking
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Arts
The visual and performing arts are fundamentally
important to the life and culture of the Middlebury
experience, and you’ll likely find yourself involved in
one way or another—on the stage, in the studio, or
among the audience.
Middlebury offers eight academic arts
programs and majors: architectural studies,
dance, film and media culture, history of art
and architecture, museum studies, music,
studio art, and theater. And faculty members
often incorporate the many arts activities,
events, and facilities around campus and in
town into their academic courses. go/arts
Kevin P. Mahaney ’84
Center for the Arts
The Mahaney Center serves as a hub of arts
activity on campus. Primarily it provides an
environment for the creation of art and invites
audiences to experience the work of local,
national, and international artists. It’s also
home to the Middlebury College Museum of
Art, the black-box style Seeler Studio Theatre,
the dance theater, architectural studies, a
stunning 375-seat concert hall, and Rehearsals
Café. go/mca
Middlebury College Museum of Art
The Museum of Art is both an educational
and cultural component of the College, as well
as a relaxing place to visit for a break from
your studies. Its collection of several thousand
objects ranges from ancient to contemporary
and includes distinguished collections of
antiquities, Asian art, photography, 19th-
century European and American sculpture,
and contemporary art. Special exhibitions,
often curated inhouse with students, are
on display throughout the year, and the
museum regularly hosts lectures, gallery
talks, films, school programs, and workshops.
The Museum Assistants Program offers
opportunities for applied service learning.
go/museum
Student Friends of the Art Museum
Membership in the Student Friends of the Art Museum comes
with many benefits, including
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F ree gift (museum T-shirt, tote bag, travel coffee mug, or
Nalgene bottle)
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Subscription to the Middlebury arts calendar
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Invitations to special lectures, luncheons, and dinners
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Subscription to the Arts at Middlebury newsletter
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1 5 percent discount on all items offered for sale by the
museum
Invitation to take part in Friends of Art trips at a student rate
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Performing Arts Series
A College treasure that is highly attended by
the community as well, this series of events
throughout the year offers a diverse selection
of performances and residencies by highly
acclaimed and emerging artists in chamber
music, jazz, world music, dance, and theater.
Tickets are incredibly affordable, especially for
students, and this is a cultural opportunity not
to be missed. go/pas
Hirschfield Film Series
This highly popular film series brings a wide
range of recent foreign and independent films
to campus throughout the year. They are
free and open to the public, so you’ll often
see local community members among the
audience. go/hirschfield
Su Lian Tan’s
Lotus Lives
opera in the
Mahaney
Center for the
Arts concert
hall.
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Art Around Campus
Middlebury has a distinguished collection
of public art that includes nearly 20 works—
mostly sculpture—by different artists,
many of them nationally or internationally
known. Each piece in the collection is
installed, maintained, and interpreted by
the Committee on Art in Public Places
(CAPP), which is chaired by the director of
Tickets
Many of the arts
events and activities
throughout the year are free, and those
that are not are very affordable for
students. go/boxoffice
the museum. Learn more about the works
on campus and the artists who created them,
interact with the collection in meaningful
ways, and feel free to engage members of
CAPP with active dialogue! go/capp
Christian A. Johnson Memorial
Building and Wright Theatre
Situated in the center of campus, Johnson
houses the architectural studies and studio art
programs and contains numerous studios, as
well as lecture and exhibition spaces for student
work in both programs. Located next door,
Wright Theatre, a classic proscenium theater,
often hosts performances and other events.
Town Hall Theater
Located just a short walk away in downtown
Middlebury, the Town Hall Theater brings
great talent to a small community. Diverse
offerings include plays and musicals with
local community talent, concerts featuring
nationally known musicians, and broadcasts
from the National Theatre of Great Britain
and the Metropolitan Opera. Ticket prices
are reasonable, and the recently restored space
is intimate, for a close-up opportunity to
experience some great productions. The space
is also home to local meetings and events,
including the annual town meeting, the high
school prom, and various fundraisers. go/tht
Athletics
Athletics are an essential part of the overall educational
experience at Middlebury College. The College provides
programs that are comprehensive and varied, offering
athletic opportunities to all students, including
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intercollegiate competition in a lessstructured environment.
Physical Education Requirement
Every student must earn two physical
education credits. Middlebury has a tradition
of offering classes that concentrate on lifetime
sports so that students will benefit from skills
and knowledge now and after graduation.
Try fencing. Or golf. Or the lindy hop. From
certification classes (CPR, first aid) to fitness,
courses are mainly introductory and are
offered in four- or five-week intervals each
semester. go/physed
Team Sports
For Middlebury’s student-athletes, the pursuit
of excellence on the playing field is fully
compatible with the pursuit of excellence in
the classroom, and a combination of the two
lends itself to a more complete educational
experience. Furthermore, Middlebury’s size
and balanced curriculum allow two- and
three-sport athletes to compete throughout
the year without jeopardizing their academic
standing. Varsity teams compete within the
NCAA Division III, the New England Small
College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), and
the ECAC. go/athletics
Varsity sports: Superb coaching and training
facilities provide a setting in which studentathletes can develop themselves both as players
and individuals. go/vsports
Club sports: Club sports offer the
opportunity to participate in intercollegiate
competition in a less-structured environment,
with no shortage of options: badminton,
cycling, fencing, skating, Ultimate Frisbee,
rugby, water polo, sailing, and Quidditch—
the muggle-friendly version of that founded
right here at Middlebury. go/clubsports
Intramural sports: Intramurals provide a
varied program to meet the competitive and
recreational needs of all students. Faculty
and staff are also encouraged to participate.
An individual’s skill level is not as important
as a desire to participate and to enjoy the
experience of fun, sportsmanship, and
competition. go/intramurals
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Voices of
Experience
A great way to get involved in
athletics is through intramural
sports. Just get a group of
interested friends together and
you’ve got a team ready to go.
—Naila Jahan ’15
Cheering Section
Even if you don’t play a varsity sport, you
can still be involved by cheering them on.
Practically all games are free for students, so
there’s no excuse not to get out and support
our athletes.
Facilities
Middlebury has more athletic facilities than
we can possibly describe here. Indoor facilities
include the 11,600-square-foot multilevel
fitness center, the Chip Kenyon ’85 2,200seat ice hockey arena, and an Olympic-size
natatorium, as well as a newly opened squash
center and a new field house. Outside are
several fields, including one with AstroTurf for
the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams,
and a recently completed Field Turf surface
for the men’s soccer team and other athletic
events. go/athleticfacilities
In addition, the Panthers train and compete
at several off-campus facilities, which are also
open to other students and the general public:
Ralph Myhre Golf Course: Middlebury’s
18-hole golf course is located on the edge of
campus and is open to the public. The driving
range and snack bar are also worth visiting.
Students can purchase day, term, or yearround passes at reduced rates. go/golfcourse
Snow Bowl: Three chairlifts serve 17 trails
and glade areas. Snowmaking ensures quality,
and the historic lodge features the original
fieldstone fireplace and a cafeteria. The Ski
and Board Shop provides rental equipment
and services, and the Snow School offers
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lessons for all abilities. Students can purchase
day or season passes at reduced rates. The
Snow Bowl is also open to the general public.
go/snowbowl
Rikert Nordic Center: Located at
Middlebury’s Bread Loaf Campus, offers 42
kilometers of maintained trails, augmented
by newly installed snowmaking capabilities.
Rental equipment, repairs, waxing rooms, and
lessons are available. Students can purchase day
or season passes at reduced rates. Rikert is also
open to the general public. go/rikert
Off the Beaten Path
For some off-the-beaten-path recreation, be
sure to try these Middlebury gems as well:
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features top-roping, sport climbing, and
bouldering, and has a cave, roof, and
overhangs. Shoes, harnesses, and chalk are
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the basement of FIC that uses a generator to
convert the mechanical work expended by
riders into usable electricity for the College,
so you can have a great workout while also
being conscious of energy production.
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the town’s most popular natural resource for
enjoying trail runs of a variety of lengths and
challenges.
This year, Middlebury
joined several other
schools to release our
own short video for the
national You Can Play
campaign, promoting
inclusion and diversity for all athletes,
coaches, staff, and fans. go/youcanplay
out and about
There is no lack of exploring to do. Middlebury
College and the town of Middlebury are surrounded
by many other small towns, and Montreal is a twoand-a-half hour drive, and Boston is about four hours.
Things to Do
If all the happenings on campus aren’t enough,
or if you just need a break, the town of
Middlebury offers plenty of diversion—from
shopping, the Marquis movie theater, and
places to eat out to exploring the Sheldon
Museum, the Trail Around Middlebury
(TAM), or the covered bridge loop.
Main Street in Middlebury offers a wide range of
shopping and dining options.
Places to Eat (all within walking distance)
51 Main at the Bridge, 51 Main Street
American Flatbread, 137 Maple Street
Carol’s Hungry Mind, 24 Merchants Row
Costello’s Market, 99 Maple Street
The Diner, 66 Merchants Row
Fire and Ice, 26 Seymour Street
Green Peppers, 10 Washington Street
Jessica’s at the Swift House Inn,
25 Stewart Lane
The Lobby, 7 Bakery Lane
Middlebury Bagel and Deli,
11 Washington Street
Mister Ups, 25 Bakery Lane
Morgan’s Tavern at the Middlebury Inn,
14 Court Square
Noonie’s Deli, 137 Maple Street
Otter Creek Bakery, 14 College Street
Ramunto’s Pizza, 21 MacIntyre Lane
Sabai Sabai, 22 Merchants Row
Sama’s Café, 54 College Street
Stone Leaf Teahouse, 111 Maple Street
Subway, 40 Court Street
Taste of India, 1 Bakery Lane
The Storm Café, 3 Mill Street
Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main Street
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Groceries
Greg’s Market, 3 Elm Street
Hannaford Supermarket, 260 Court Street
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op,
9 Washington Street
Shaws, 8 Washington Street
Apparel
Clays, 60 Main Street
Forth ’n Goal Sports, 68 Main Street
Mendy’s Clothing, 66 Main Street
Middlebury Mountaineer, 2 Park Street
Neat Repeats Consignment Shop,
3 Bakery Lane
Retroworks Thrift Shop,
282 Boardman Street
Round Robin Thrift Shop, 211 Maple Street
Skihaus, 6 Merchants Row
Wild Mountain Thyme, 48 Main Street
Other Shopping
Accent Travel, 73 Main Street
Aubuchon Hardware, 40 Court Street
Ben Franklin Store, 63 Main Street
Bike Center, 74 Main Street
Clementine, 58 Main Street
Danforth Pewter, 46 Main Street
Main Street Stationery, 40 Main Street
Marble Work’s Pharmacy, 99 Maple Street
Milne Travel, 15 Washington Street
Kinney Drugs, 40 Court Street
Rainbow Room, 72 Main Street
Sweet Cecily, 42 Main Street
Voices of
Experience
Going into town to enjoy a cup
of coffee while doing homework
is a great way to keep on top of
work and free of stress.
—Rachel Fowler ’14
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UPS Store, 40 Court Street
U.S. Post Office, 10 Main Street
Vermont Bookshop, 38 Main Street
Middlebury Banks
Citizens Bank
36 Middle Road
www.citizensbank.com
Key Bank
47 Creek Road
www.key.com
National Bank of Middlebury
30 Main Street
www.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
Places of Interest
Edgewater Gallery, 1 Mill Street
Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park Street
Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main Street
Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main Street
Jackson Art Gallery
(beneath Town Hall Theater)
Places to Stay
Courtyard by Marriott, 309 Court Street
Inn on the Green, 71 S. Pleasant Street
The Middlebury Inn, 14 Court Square
On the Creek Bed & Breakfast,
284 Pulp Mill Bridge Road
Swift House Inn, 25 Stewart Lane
Tourterelle, 3629 Ethan Allen Highway
Waybury Inn, 457 East Main Street
Getting Around
Zipcar: Zipcars are available to Middlebury
students on an hourly and daily rental basis (no
overnights). go/zipcar
ACTR Bus: ACTR provides regular bus
service in town and also to Burlington on the
Link bus. go/actr
Vermont Rideshare: Vermont Rideshare
offers a free, computer-generated matchlist
of names, phone numbers, and schedules of
neighbors who want to share a ride to and
from their workplaces. go/rideshare
Taxis to Airport/Rail Transportation:
Middlebury is within driving distance to
airports and railroad stations. There are
airports in Burlington (45 mins), Rutland (1
hr), Montreal (2.5 hrs), Plattsburgh (1.5 hrs),
Albany (2 hrs), Manchester (3 hrs), and Boston
(3.5 hrs). Train stations are in Rutland, Port
Henry, Esssex Junction, and Albany. Many
companies listed below offer group packages.
Middlebury Transit
800.388.1002 (24 hours)
www.middleburytransit.com
Vermont Tour and Charter
802.734.1293
vermonttourandcharter@gmail.com
Jessica’s Vital Transit
802.349.8833
www.JessicasVT.com
New England Taxi
Airport Transportation
802.598.7254 or 802.559.6018
www.newenglandtaxi.com
Megabus
megabus.com
Things to Do in Burlington
Just up the road from Middlebury, Burlington offers a more
urban experience. Lake Champlain’s waterfront has several
parks and beaches, as well as the Burlington bike path and the
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. And Church Street
Marketplace is filled with restaurants, shops, galleries, and
great places to hear music like Red Square and Half Lounge.
Higher Ground, Radio Bean, and Nectar’s are also great music
venues. The Flynn Center for Performing Arts often has great
shows, and Roxy Cinemas is a classic spot for movies.
Break Shuttles
For college breaks, the SGA provides
inexpensive and convenient service to and
from:
Burlington International Airport (which
serves as a transportation hub for major airlines
such as Continental, Delta, JetBlue, United,
and USAir)
Burlington Greyhound Station (providing
bus service to Montreal and Boston four times
daily)
Boston (South Station)
New York City (Penn Station)
All buses depart from campus at Adirondack
Circle. Purchase tickets through the box
offices in Mahaney or McCullough, or online.
go/boxoffice
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DIRECTORY
OFFICE/LOCATION
BUILDING
EXT.URL
Armstrong LibraryBicentennial Hall
5449
go/Armstrong
AthleticsField House
5250
go/athletics
Center for Careers and InternshipsAdirondack House
5100
go/cci
Center for the Comparative Study of Race & EthnicityCarr Hall
3198
go/ccsre
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
5760
go/cse
3131
go/ctlr
AtwaterAllen Hall
3310
go/atwater
BrainerdStewart Hall
3320
go/brainerd
CookBattell North
3330
go/cook
RossRoss Dining
3340
go/ross
WonnacottBattell South
3350
go/wonnacott
3099
go/ce
Counseling ServicesCenteno
5141
go/counseling
Davis Family Library
5494
go/davislib
Dean of the CollegeOld Chapel
5382
go/doc
Dean of Students
3233
go/dos
Health ServicesCenteno
5135
go/health
Health and Wellness EducationMcCullough
5361
go/hwe
Human Relations OfficerDKE
3289
International Student & Scholar ServicesCarr Hall
5858
Judicial Affairs OfficerMcCullough
2024
Kevin P. Mahaney ’84 Center for the Arts
go/cfa
118 South Main
Center for Teaching, Learning, & ResearchDavis Family Library, Suite 225
Commons:
Community Engagement
118 South Main
3168
go/isss
May Belle Chellis Women’s Resource CenterChellis House
5937
MiddCOREDKE
5827go/MiddCORE
President’s OfficeOld Chapel
5400
go/president
Programs on Creativity & Innovation in the Liberal Arts
118 South Main
5265
go/pci
Public Safety
125 S. Main Street
5911 (Emergency)
go/psafe
5133 (General)
Recycling
3087
809 College Street
go/chellis
Rohatyn Center for Global AffairsRobert A. Jones ’59 House
5795
go/rohatyn
Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious LifeHathaway House
5626
go/scottcenter
Sports MedicineField House
2315
go/sportsmed
Student Accessibility ServicesMeeker House 003
5936
go/ada
Student Activities OfficeMcCullough
3103
go/studentactivities
Student Employment OfficeService Building
5377
go/seo
Student Financial ServicesService Building
5158
go/sfs
Study AbroadSunderland Language Center
5745
go/studyabroad
SustainabilityFranklin Environmental Center
5043
go/sustainability
Title IX CoordinatorOld Chapel
5382
go/doc
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