Before You Arrive
Your journey begins! As you get started, this page will provide the resources for both preparing for your academic journey, as well as your physical journey to Bennington College!
Transition to Bennington
Academic Life
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A how-to guide to selecting your courses and the resources available to help.
Residential Life
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Get informed about housing and residential life so you can better plan for your arrival.
Journey to Bennington
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Helpful information for Parents, Families, and Guardians as their students begin college.
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Checklist & Deadlines
To stay informed about important deadlines, make sure to consistently review the checklist.
Summer Reading
First-year students, take a peak at our Summer Reading webpage and discover more about Curtis Chin's memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.
Please note: No need to purchase. This book has been sent to incoming first-years. Please reach out to Admissions if you haven't received your copy.