Welcome to Fall Semester 2026

Hey Mariners, we can’t wait to see you on campus!

For a complete guide to move-in and orientation, check the green drop-down dates below!

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August 17—New Fall Student-Athlete Check-In/Move-In

First-year and transfer student-athletes on the men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams check-in/move-in on August 17, 9:30–11:00am, at The Red Barn. Students and families will participate in “Game Plan for Success: Supporting the Student-Athlete,” a day of welcome and the start of preseason. Families/guests are invited to stay on campus until 4:30pm. Student-athletes will also attend all required orientation activities from August 20-23.

August 20—All Other New Student Check-In/Move-In (Mitchell and Thames)

All new residential students check-in/move-in on August 20, 10:00am—1:00pm, at The Red Barn. New commuter students should plan to check-in noon–1:00pm.

Orientation

All new residential and commuter students, including fall student-athletes, are expected to participate in orientation, which runs August 20–23.

Mitchell students: Orientation participation is required on August 20, 21, and the morning of August 22. Attendance at all required orientation activities and workshops is expected. Students who miss a session will be required to complete a make-up session within the first seven days of classes.

Thames students: Please find your schedules by date below.

Questions?

Mitchell Orientation: Contact Meredith Adler, Director of the First-Year Experience, at adler_m@mitchell.edu or 860-701-5079.

Move-In: Contact Jill Engel-Hellman, Assistant Dean for Student Life and Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct, at engelhellman_j@mitchell.edu

Thames at Mitchell Orientation: Contact Ron Samul, Director of Thames at Mitchell, at samul_r@mitchell.edu or (860) 701-7782.