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Campus Locations (alphabetical)
Abbey House D4
Admission Building (Horizon House) D1
360 Apartments H4
Arboretum F1
The Barn H2
Becker House (Alumni, Advancement, College Relations) G4
Bill Hall
(Silfen Auditorium) E3
Blackstone House F3
Blaustein Humanities Center in
Palmer Library (Ernst Common
Room, Hood Dining Room) F2
Bolles House (Education & Human
Development Dept.) F1
Branford House F3
Burdick House G3
Castle Court D3
College Center at Crozier-Williams
(Snack Shop, Cro’s Nest, 1941
Room, 1962 Room, Bookshop,
Post Office) G2
College House J3
Cummings Arts Center (John C.
Evans Hall, Oliva Hall, Greer
Music Library) D3
Dayton Arena G5
Earth House H4
Fanning Hall (Administration,
President) E3
Fitness Center G5
Freeman House D2
Gatehouse E3
Hale Laboratory F3
Hamilton House I3
Harkness Chapel F1
Harkness House E2
Holmes Hall (Children’s Program) C5
Horizon House
(Admission Building) D1
Jane Addams House (JA) D2
Ann Werner Johnson ’68 House I2
Katharine Blunt House (KB) H3
Knowlton House E2
Lambdin House I3
Larrabee House G3
Lazrus House G2
Jane Cadwell Lott ’36 Natatorium
(Swimming Pool) G5
Luce Field House G5
Lyman Allyn Art Museum A3
146 Mohegan B4
191 Mohegan Apartments D4
Morrisson House H2
Nichols House (Campus Safety) C4
F.W. Olin Science Center
(Observatory) E3
Palmer Auditorium D3
Park House H2
Plant House F3
Power House F4
President’s House D1
River Ridge Apartments C4
Science Center at
New London Hall E3
Service Building
(Facilities Management) B2
Shain Library F2
Smith House G3
Steel House B4
Strickland House
(Human Resources) C4
Silfen Track and Field G6
Tansill Theater at Hillyer Hall
(Printing & Mailing Services) F3
Unity House G4
Vinal Cottage (Career Enhancing
Life Skills) E4
Warnshuis Health Center F2
Winchester Houses E5
Williams School
(Secondary School) C3
740 Williams St. (Center for
the Comparative Study of
Race and Ethnicity) D1
768 Williams St. D1
Windham House F2
Winslow Ames House B4
Winthrop Annex H3
Winthrop House H3
Woodworth House D1
Wright House H2
Zachs Hillel House H3
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BLAUSTEIN
FITNESS CENTER
SILFEN FIELD
FANNING
CUMMINGS
HARRIS
THE PLEX
Campus Locat
Be on the lookout for map locations and their grid coordinates throughout this guide!
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PRINT SHOP
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BILL HALL
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360 APARTMENTS
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MOHEGAN AVENUE (ROUTE 32)
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APARTMENTS
VINAL
COTTAGE
ABBEY
RIVER RIDGE
APARTMENTS
DESHON STREET
CAROLINE BLACK GARDEN
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HOLMES
HALL
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ARENA
LUCE
FIELD HOUSE
WINCHESTER
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Dining Facilities
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Automatic Door
Residential Buildings
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SILFEN TRACK
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Emergency Phone
Administrative/Academic Buildings
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Other
Harris Refectory
Coffee Grounds
Oasis Snack Shop
Smith Dining Hall
Blue Camel Café
Knowlton Dining Hall
Ruane’s Den
Jane Addams Dining Hall
Freeman Dining Hall
Coffee Closet
Parking
Preferred Accessible Route
Dining Facility Location
TO BOATHOUSE AND THAMES RIVER
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Abbey House D4
Admission Building
360 Apartments H
Arboretum F1
The Barn H2
Becker House (Alu
College Relation
Bill Hall E3
Blackstone House
Blaustein Humanit
Palmer Library
Hood Dining Ro
Bolles House (Edu
Development D
Branford House F3
Burdick House G3
Castle Court D3
College Center at C
(Snack Shop, C
1962 Room, Bo
College House J3
Cummings Arts Ce
Oliva Hall, Gree
Dayton Arena G5
Earth House H4
Fanning Hall (Adm
Fitness Center G5
Freeman House D2
Gatehouse E3
Hale Laboratory F3
Hamilton House I 3
Harkness Chapel F
Harkness House E
Holmes Hall (Child
Horizon House (Ad
Jane Addams Hou
Ann Werner Johns
Katharine Blunt Ho
Knowlton House E
Lambdin House I 3
Larrabee House G3
Lazrus House G2
Jane Cadwell Lott
(swimming pool
Luce Field House G
Lyman Allyn Art M
146 Mohegan B4
191 Mohegan Apa
Morrisson House H
Nichols House (Ca
F.W. Olin Science
Palmer Auditorium
Park House H2
Plant House F3
Power House F4
President’s House
River Ridge Apartm
Science Center at
Service Building (P
Shain Library F2
Smith House G3
Steel House B4
Strickland House (
Silfen Track and Fi
Tansill Theater at H
and Mailing Ser
Unity House G4
Vinal Cottage (Care
Life Skills) E4
Warnshuis Health
Winchester House
Williams School (s
740 Williams St. (
Comparative Stu
Ethnicity) D1
768 Williams St. D
Windham House F
Winslow Ames Ho
Winthrop Annex H
Winthrop House H
Woodworth House
Wright House H2
Zachs Hillel House
Co n t e n ts
Campus Map........ Inside Front Cover
Welcome Camels!
Quick Facts.............................. 3
The Lingo ................................ 4
Orientation .............................. 8
All About You
Living @ Conn....................... 10
Eating @ Conn....................... 16
Getting Involved @ Conn....... 19
Your Education
Academics.............................. 26
Arts........................................ 28
Athletics................................. 31
Resources
Academic Resources .............. 34
Community Resources ........... 35
Library & Tech Resources ...... 37
Beyond Conn
Work & Money..................... 42
Off Campus........................... 44
Restaurants ........................... 48
Local Attractions.................... 50
Once You Arrive
Hours .................................... 51
Phone Numbers..................... 52
Academic Calendar................. 53
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WELCOME
CAMELS!
helpful hints for
reading this book
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@ConnCollegeLive is our campus go-to Twitter account with
helpful information, event listings and student resources. Check
@ConnCollegeLive every day for news about campus happenings
and to ask practically any question you might have. When you lead
a club or have an announcement, mention @ConnCollegeLive in
your tweet and we’ll broadcast the message to our campus community.
Throughout this book, tweets and retweets from @ConnCollegeLive
give a sense of what resources are available on our Twitter account.
You’ll also find hints and tips from the @ConnCollegeLive team to
help you in your first weeks on campus.
Purple stars for #ShainReno
Shain Library will be undergoing a $9.1 million renovation
(#ShainReno ) this academic year. (You can learn more about that on
page 37.) Throughout this book, you’ll find purple stars denoting
topics, programs, events or locations that will be affected by the
renovation.
For example, you’ll see a purple star next to the Blue Camel Café
because, while the café usually lives in the library, it will temporarily
be moved to Blaustein Humanities Center for this year.
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Founded as a women’s college in 1911
Went coed in 1969
1,900 undergraduates from 45 states;
Washington, D.C.; and 72 countries
T h e c l a s s o f 2 0 1 8 w i l l b e t h e 1 0 0 g r a d u at i n g c l a s s
th
40+ majors, INCLUDING THE OPTION TO CREATE YOUR OWN
2 9 F u l b r i g h t w i n n e r s i n t h e pa s t 5 y e a r s
98% of students live on campus
49% receive financial aid
The College encompasses 750 acres of arboretum
Student-faculty ratio is 9:1
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 360 (H4) – One of several common interest
houses on campus. Residents apply with
a theme and plan events and activities for
campus.
 ABBEY (D4) – Abbey House, located across
Mohegan Avenue.
 AC (G5) – Athletic Center.
 ARBO (F1) – The College’s 750-acre campus
is managed as an arboretum, but the 445
acres located across Williams Street are most
commonly referred to as the Arbo. It’s an
outside laboratory for the sciences, a habitat
for native plants and animals, a place for
students to relax with friends, and a park for
the community.
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 ARC – Academic Resource Center
BLUE CAMEL CAFé (F2) – The Blue
Camel Café offers a variety of specialty coffees, teas and baked goods as well as soups
during lunch on weekdays. Usually the Blue
Camel is housed in Shain Library, but for
this year, it will be in the Faculty Lounge,
Blaustein Humanities Center.
@BlueCamelCafe
 The BARN (H2) – Located near Cro and
the Plex, this is the designated rehearsal space
for student bands. See MOBROC.
 CAMEL CARD – The Camel Card is your
main student identification. It will get you
into buildings and dining halls and holds
money for Oasis and other services on
campus.
 CAMELYMPICS – In this annual tradition,
residential houses compete against each other
in dorm versus dorm events that range from
basketball and a road race to Jenga and Wii
Bowling. Quidditch is always a highlight.
Camelympics starts after dinner on a Friday
night and runs until 2 a.m. before resuming
later that morning.
#Camelympics
 CAMEL VAN – The College’s van service
between campus and greater New London
locations. Turn to page 47 for more.
 CAMELWEB – The College’s intranet, a
private network just for members of the
campus community.
 CELS – Career Enhancing Life Skills, the
College’s program for career planning,
fellowship applications, and graduate and
professional school guidance, located in Vinal
Cottage (E4). See page 34.
@ConnCollegeCELS
 THE CENTERS – “The Centers” refer
to five unique interdisciplinary programs.
Generally, interested sophomores apply to the
Centers and each culminates with a senior
year project. Turn to page 27 for more.
• G
NCE, Goodwin-Niering Center for the
Environment.
• C
ISLA, Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts.
• P
ICA, Holleran Center for Community
Action and Public Policy.
• C
AT, Ammerman Center for Arts and
Technology.
• C
CSRE, Center for Comparative Study of
Race and Ethnicity.
 COFFEE GROUNDS (H3) – A student-run
café in KB serving bagels, pastries, gourmet
coffees and teas and featuring student art and
entertainment. @Coffee_Groundz
 FESTIVUS (G2) – From a famous “Seinfeld”
episode, Festivus is a nondenominational
holiday party. There are several parties around
campus followed by a celebration in Cro.
 COFFEE closet
Located near the first-floor entrance of
Cummings Arts Center, the Coffee Closet
offers a variety of coffee and tea beverages
and a smaller, more intimate study space.
 FG – Floor Governor, a member of the
residential living staff who helps create fun
programming. See page 13.
 @ConnCollegeLive – Connecticut
College’s Twitter feed for campus event info.
Learn about upcoming lectures, athletic
games, performances, lunch/dinner menus
and more.
 COST – COST stands for Community
Organizers for Sustainability Transformation.
It offers first-year students and sophomores
the chance to learn more about sustainability
and engage the campus community on issues
of environmental stewardship, social justice
and economic well-being.
 CRO (G2) – The College Center at CrozierWilliams, the student center and home to the
Oasis Snack Shop, Cro-Bar, Cro’s Nest, CroPit, Bookshop, Post Office, SGA, OVCS, The
College Voice, many student clubs and most
offices related to student life. Turn to page 20
for more.
 EARTH HOUSE (H4) – A house in north
campus where all residents commit to ecofriendly living and a focal point for green
activities on campus.
 ECLIPSE – This spring event includes an
array of dance, such as capoeira, salsa and
hip-hop, and fashion shows.
 FALL WEEKEND (E2) – A weekend to
show your family the sights on campus, catch
a soccer game on Tempel Green, enjoy events
like Harvestfest and meet up with alumni.
#CCfallweekend
 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (B2) – The
maintenance staff on campus. They handle
everything from repairs to custodial services
to clearing snow in the winter. Something not
working? We need to know. Email workreq@
conncoll.edu or call 860-439-2253.
 FLORALIA – All-day spring concert
with live music, attractions, dancing and
more. Held in early May, Floralia is one of
the most popular events of the year.
 FNL – Friday Nights Live is a weekly live
music series sponsored by SAC. Concerts are
usually in Cro and are free to all students.
 FOUNDERS DAY – Celebrated April 5, this
marks the anniversary of the day the College
was officially chartered in 1911.
#CCfoundersday
 Green Dot – Our violence prevention
strategy. Green Dot encourages bystanders
to make a choice and then take action by
doing something to prevent violence from
happening in our community.
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 HARRIS (H2) – Harris Refectory is the
largest dining hall on campus and is located
in the Plex. Turn to page 16 for more on
dining options around campus.
 HARVESTFEST – An outdoor carnival/
festival with food, crafts and entertainment
organized by all the clubs, teams and
residence halls on campus during FALL
WEEKEND. Sponsored by SAC.
 HONOR COUNCIL – A body of students
elected to review any breaches of the Honor
Code. See page 21.
 HOUSEFELLOW – A senior trained to
provide academic, emotional and social
support to house residents.
 JA (D2) – Jane Addams House, located in
south campus.
 KB (H3) – Katharine Blunt House, located
in central campus and named after a
longtime president. Also home to Coffee
Grounds.
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 LGBTQ (G3) – Lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer and questioning.
This community is served by the LGBTQ
Resource Center in Burdick House.
@CC_lgbtqcenter
 MOBROC – Musicians Organized for Band
Rights on Campus. A student-run organization
comprising student bands. They’re in charge
of scheduling acts for many of the College’s
concerts (including Floralia) and providing
rehearsal space (the Barn) for student
bands. If you’re looking to start or join a band
on campus, check them out.
 Moodle – Learning management system
used to deliver course materials including
text, audio and video; collect assignments;
conduct discussions; post grades; facilitate
communication between student students
and faculty or do any number of courserelated activities online.
 NESCAC – We belong to the New England
Small College Athletic Conference,
composed of 11 highly selective liberal arts
colleges. See page 31. @nescac
 OASIS (G2) – Snack shop in Cro. Students
and professors go here to grab a
bite and chat.
 OVCS (G2) – Office of Volunteers for
Community Service. Community service
is a big part of the value system here.
@OVCS_CC
 PEeps – Peer Educators help fellow residents
learn about health issues, alcohol/drug abuse,
stress management and much more. Turn to
page 13 for more.
@ConnCollPeeps
 PLEX (H2) – The complex of six north
campus residential houses: Hamilton,
Lambdin, Johnson, Morrisson, Park and
Wright. The corridor that connects these
dorms, above Harris, is called Main Street.
One-third of students live here. It’s attached
to Harris Refectory, the College’s largest
dining hall.
 Registrar (E3) – This office supports the
education of students at the College, protects
the integrity of the CC degree, and maintains
permanent academic records for current and
former students. The office also maintains,
interprets and monitors academic policy
and communicates procedures to students,
faculty and administrative staff. The Office
of the Registrar is located on the first floor of
Fanning Hall, in Room 105.
 THE RIDGE (C4) – The River Ridge
Apartments, located across Mohegan
Avenue, offer apartment-style housing for
upperclassmen.
 RUANE’S DEN (E2) – This café in
Harkness House offers coffee, snacks,
prepared food and an outside patio with
tables for doing work.
 S2D – Something to Do. A weekly event
series featuring things such as Camel Bingo,
magicians, the Best Band on Campus
contest, spoken word performances, film
screenings, laser tag and a luau party.
 SA – Student Adviser. A great resource
person to help you learn more about college
life. Learn more on page 14.
 SAC – The Student Activities Council is
responsible for organizing many of the
social activities on campus, including
dances, off-campus trips, FNL, study
breaks, Winter Formal and Floralia.
@ConnCollSAC
 SGA – The Student Government
Association governs the academic, social
and residential life of students. See page 19.
@ConnCollSGA
SHAIN (F2) – Charles E. Shain is the
College’s main library. This year it’s under
renovation, but books and services, such as
the IT Service Desk and Blue Camel Café,
are still available. Visit www.conncoll.edu/
shainreno for all the information!
 TEMPEL GREEN (E2) – The entire green
stretching from the Ad Astra Garden in
front of Blaustein down to the loop road.
 THE COLLEGE VOICE – The studentrun campus newspaper. New writers,
photographers and designers are always
welcome to attend meetings.
@TheCollegeVoice
 WCNI – The campus radio station, 90.9
FM, located at the north end of Cro. Plays
a variety of music, including hip-hop,
indie, pop, funk, Latin, reggae and classical.
Listen online at www.wcniradio.org.
@WCNIradio
 WINCHESTER (E5) – Apartment-style
housing for sophomores, juniors and
seniors.
 ZIPCAR – Reserve online if you need
temporary wheels. Learn more on page 47.
Curious about where some of these
places are on campus? Check out the
map on the inside front cover.
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Orientation
#FinallyACamel
Arrival Day is Friday, Aug. 22, 2014.
New Student Orientation (for first-year and
transfer students) is Friday, Aug. 22, through
Wednesday, Aug. 27.
All new students arrive on Friday, Aug. 22, between the hours of 9 a.m.
and 11 a.m. (with the exception of students who will be participating in one
of the optional pre-Orientation programs — see below).
At your residential house, you will have the opportunity to meet your
roommate(s), housefellow and floor governor.
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch will be available at various dining halls around campus
and is free to all.
12:45 p.m. – Sessions for students and separate sessions for parent/guardians.
2:30 p.m.
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3 p.m.
President’s Assembly in Palmer Auditorium.
4–5 p.m. Dessert reception, after which parents and guardians will
say goodbye and depart.
Full schedules for Arrival Day and Orientation will be available online in early
August.
During the first few days, you will meet with your faculty adviser to discuss course
selections for the fall semester. You will attend workshops, both academic and
social, to help you get acquainted with the organizations, traditions and activities
of Connecticut College. Your student adviser, whom you will have heard from
over the summer, will meet you on Arrival Day and help guide you throughout all
of Orientation.
In addition to Orientation, which is mandatory, the College offers two optional
pre-Orientation programs for first-year students:
ϜϜ Genesis: This program is designed to help students from underrepresented groups, including students of color and students who are
the first in their families to attend a four-year college, become familiar
with the resources available to help them transition to college. For more
information, contact Antonio Jefferson, director of Unity House, at
[email protected] or 860-439-2628.
ϜϜ Odyssey: This program gives international students an opportunity to
get to know the College and each other before the arrival of the rest of
the first-year students. For more information, contact Carmela Patton,
international student adviser, at [email protected] or 860-439-5249.
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The Basics
ƒƒ Most residential houses have a mix of first-year students and upperclass students.
ƒƒ First-year students usually live in doubles, triples or quads.
ƒƒ Sophomores live in doubles or singles; juniors and seniors typically have singles.
ƒƒ Your room will come with an extra-long twin bed, dresser, closet space, desk,
chair, and wired and wireless Internet connections.
ƒƒ Landline room phones are an option if you want one. Contact the IT Service
Desk.
ƒƒ All residential houses are mixed gender, although some specific floors are single
gender. All residential bathrooms are gender-inclusive.
ƒƒ Your Camel Card gets you into your house; you’ll also have a key for your room.
ƒƒ Your Camel Card can be used at the dining halls, Oasis, Jazzman’s Café at
Ruane’s Den and laundry machines.
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HINTS & TIPS:
eep an eye on your email. This summer,
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you will receive instructions on uploading
your photo for your Camel Card.
Your roommate may turn out to be
a lifelong friend. Or not. Either way, setting some ground rules can help avoid
conflicts. Here are some topics to discuss when you meet with your roommate and
housefellow during Orientation:
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ƒƒ Visitors: When would you prefer not to have people in the room? Are the rules
different for male and female visitors? How do you feel about having other
people spend the night?
ƒƒ Sharing: What is shared, and what is yours? Do you mind if your roommate
eats your food? Uses your toothpaste? In the room, what is communal space?
ƒƒ Noise: Do you study with music on? Do you like to watch TV late at night?
ƒƒ Cleanliness: How often do you plan on cleaning the room? Do you mind if it’s
messy, or do you prefer it stays neat?
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HINTS & TIPS:
t the beginning of the semester you will fill out
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a roommate contract with your roommate(s).
This is a great opportunity to set ground rules
about what is OK and what isn’t.
Connecticut College is committed to promoting and advancing
sustainability on campus and in the surrounding communities. As you
begin to purchase items to bring to campus, look for products made by
companies that are committed to environmental stewardship and provide
their employees with a safe working environment and livable wages.
„„Your copy of Over the Hump!
„„Bed linens (twin extra-long:
80" L x 36" W x 7" D)
„„Mattress pad
„„Pillow(s)
„„Blankets, especially for picnics
or lying on the green
„„Towels and washcloths,
including beach towel
„„Shower slippers or flip-flops
„„Personal toiletries with carrying
caddy
„„Alarm clock
„„Wastebasket
„„Clothes hangers
„„Nice outfit/suit
„„Birth certificate and Social
Security card
„„Computer with cables,
Ethernet cable
„„Power strip/surge protector
„„Extension cord
„„Low-wattage, fluorescent desk
lamp or floor lamp
„„Energy-efficient light bulbs
(LED or CFL)
„„Desk fan
„„Laundry basket
„„Detergent
„„Backpack
„„Posters
„„Pushpins/nonstick adhesive
squares for hanging posters
„„Postage stamps, envelopes, etc.
„„School supplies: pens, pencils,
etc.
„„Under-bed storage boxes
„„Bicycle with durable lock
„„Camera
„„Sled
„„Boots
„„Umbrella
„„Doorstop
„„Dry-erase board
„„Travel mug
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Please leave at home
Hot plates/skillets
(e.g., George Foreman grills)
Hibachis and grills
Toaster ovens
Space heaters
Candles and incense
Flammable fluids
Air conditioners
Ceiling fans/lights
Halogen lamps
Outside TV antenna
or satellite dish
Pets
Wireless routers
TIPS
TVs, DVD/Blu-ray players and microwaves are all fine to bring with
you to campus. You may wish to check with your roommate(s) first so
you won’t have two of everything. Purchase a power strip so you can
plug them all in/turn them all off at once.
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Since most residence hall rooms are not carpeted, you may want to
purchase a room-size or area rug. Wait until you get to campus, as you
can buy rugs locally, and you may wish to share the cost with your
roommate(s).
We have a state-of-the-art communications network providing
sophisticated phone, cable and data connectivity from every room on
campus, with many wireless access points. The network enables you
to access academic resources such as the automated library system, the
courseware server, the CamelWeb intranet, email and the Web from
your room. If you need to purchase a computer, Connecticut College
has partnered with Dell, Apple and HP to offer excellent discounts on
many models. Learn more on page 39.
It’s convenient to have a small refrigerator (no larger than three
cubic feet) in your room to keep drinks and snacks. Consider the
environment and rent one; a rental service is available through the
College. If you do want to purchase one, you may wish to wait until
you arrive on campus and share the cost with your roommate(s).
Look for Energy Star–rated appliances to help save energy.
The Connecticut College Bookshop also has many room
furnishings you’ll need, including official Connecticut College
items.
One final tip: pack less than you think you need!
Who’s Who in the Residence Houses
Fellow students hold leadership roles in the house. These students work for the
Office of Residential Education and Living (REAL) and are trained to help you
have a fantastic year. On any given night, a housefellow or floor governor is on
call to assist with problems or to help if you get locked out of your room.
ƒƒ Housefellow
ϜϜ The top leadership position in the house, and a help with virtually any
problem or issue.
ϜϜ Responsibilities may include advising on academic, personal and social
matters; enforcing house and campus policies; helping develop house
programs; and mediating roommate conflicts or room problems.
ϜϜ The housefellow has on-call responsibilities and the duty to intervene
in order to protect the health and safety of the environment (policy
enforcement).
ƒƒ Floor Governor (FG)
ϜϜ The floor governor creates and coordinates social and educational
programming such as pizza party study breaks or dialogues with faculty
and staff.
ϜϜ The number of floor governors depends on the size of the house.
ϜϜ The FG has on-call responsibilities and the duty to intervene in order to
protect the health and safety of the environment (policy enforcement).
In addition to the student-staff positions, your house will have a number of
representatives in elected positions who meet weekly as House Council. Many
representatives are elected in the fall, so you can get involved. Any resident can
attend House Council meetings.
ƒƒ House Senator
ϜϜ Each senator is elected by house residents in the fall to represent the house
in the Student Government Association (SGA).
ϜϜ The house senator attends weekly SGA meetings
and voices the concerns of the house. He or she
reports back to the house in a weekly email.
ƒƒ Community Organizers for Sustainability
Transformation (COST) Representative
ϜϜ COST reps educate the campus community
in adopting sustainable behaviors that advance
environmental stewardship, social equity and
economic well-being.
ƒƒ Peer Educator (PEeps)
ϜϜ PEeps educate fellow residents about health issues, including alcohol and
other drug abuse, nutrition and eating disorders, sexual assault/misconduct,
and stress and time management.
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ƒƒ Student Adviser (SA)
ϜϜ Student advisers are selected and trained by the dean of studies and student
life staff to help you adjust to the academic, personal and social challenges
of college life. Often he or she becomes a valuable friend and resource.
ϜϜ Your SA will guide you through Orientation and will assist you as you
prepare to meet with your faculty adviser and register for courses.
Social Life in Your Residence
ƒƒ Houses host activities such as study breaks,
movies, pizza parties and brunches.
ƒƒ You can organize parties and compete in
Camelympics with fellow residents.
ƒƒ Don’t see activities you like? Talk to your
housefellow or floor governor and help
plan some!
Intellectual Life in Your Residence
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Don’t be surprised if you run into a professor in the common room!
Learning doesn’t end in the classroom. In fact, some of the most interesting
discussions you’ll have might take place in the common room or while hanging out
in the hallway.
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Residential Education Fellows (REF)
A group of faculty members called REFs helps create events and programs in the
houses. Eleven full-time tenured faculty, in conjunction with FGs, plan a variety of
social and academic programming in the residence halls. Sometimes these programs
journey into the surrounding neighborhoods. You may make cupcakes at a bakery
in New London or learn how to curl at an ice rink in Bridgeport.
Freshman Seminars in the Common Room
There’s nothing like rolling out of bed, heading down a flight of stairs and getting
to class in 30 seconds. Some of the Freshman Seminars take place right in your
residence common room, meaning your roommates and hallmates might also be
your classmates. It’s a great way to get to know the people you live with, and often
times Freshman Seminar professors will bring treats, invite the class over for dinner
or form a particularly special bond with their class.
REAL Talk
Behind the scenes, the College’s Residential Education and Living (REAL) staff
works to promote learning, safety and fun in the residence halls. They’re the
professionals and are ready to help out if you need a hand. The office is located in
Warnshuis, behind Shain Library. (F2)
@ConnColl_REAL | fb.com/ConnCollREAL
Area Coordinators
Area coordinators are professional staff members from the REAL office who work
closely with each house and are assigned to different geographic areas of campus:
north, central and south. You can always get in touch with your area coordinator
or the REAL staff by emailing [email protected].
Your New Address
Even with email and text messages, there’s something nice about getting a package
from home (or maybe it’s just a package you ordered from Amazon!).
ƒƒ Mail is delivered to the Post Office on the first floor of Cro. You keep your same
mailbox the whole time you’re at Connecticut College.
ƒƒ Address letters and packages to Name, Campus Box #, Connecticut College, 270
Mohegan Ave., New London CT 06320-4196.
ƒƒ Feel free to send mail or packages in the weeks before Arrival Day. Just add “Class
of 2018” to the address.
ƒƒ When you receive a package, you’ll find a slip in your mailbox. Bring the signed
slip and photo ID to the Post Office window to get the package.
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during weekday business hours. Keep this in mind, especially if you’re
expecting a box of home-baked cookies on a Friday afternoon!
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Eating @ Conn
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Meal Plan 101
ƒƒ You’ll need your Camel Card to swipe in to any dining hall at any meal.
ƒƒ There are three meal periods Monday through Saturday (breakfast, lunch and
dinner) and two on Sunday (brunch and dinner).
ƒƒ Unlimited access to the dining hall means that if you need to leave for any
reason, you can swipe back in during that same meal period.
ƒƒ Full-plan students get $45 on their Camel Cardss each semester to use at the Oasis
Snack Shop in Cro and Jazzman’s Café at Ruane’s Den. Reduced plans receive a
reduced amount.
ƒƒ Full-plan students get two free guest meals per semester. Additional guest meals
may be charged to your student account by filling out a charge slip at the dining
hall.
ƒƒ Card run out of money? It can be refilled at the Camel Card office in Cro (G2).
Where to have a meal
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The main dining hall: Harris Refectory
Harris is the College’s main dining hall. It’s the largest, located in the Plex. (It’s
connected to Morrison, Lambdin, Hamilton, Wright, Park and Johnson, so if you
live in those residence halls, you won’t have to even set foot outside in the winter to
go to and from meals!) Harris is the only dining hall open on weekends.
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Jane Addams (D2), Freeman (D2) and
Smith (G3) all have smaller dining halls
within their residence halls. They are, of course, open to any student. Freeman is
the vegetarian dining hall and serves vegan meals, too. These dining halls have more
limited hours than Harris does.
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move to the 1973 Room, part of Harris, for 2014-2015, a
by-product of the Shain Library renovation. Usually located
in Knowlton, these tables will continue to allow international
and language-studying students the opportunity to converse
in their language of choice over lunch each day.
Where to have a snack or hang out
Oasis
Oasis is the main snack shop, located in Cro. It serves sushi, ice cream, popcorn
chicken, mozzarella sticks, salads and more. Oasis is open until 1 a.m. daily and
until 2 a.m. on Saturday nights.
Coffee houses galore!
There’s no shortage of coffee on campus. In addition to the dining halls and Oasis,
you can pick up some gourmet coffee at:
The Blue Camel Café
Usually located in Shain Library, the Blue Camel will live in the Blaustein Faculty
Lounge during the library’s renovation. After construction is complete, it will move
to the main floor and serve as a 24-hour study space!
@BlueCamelCafe
Coffee Grounds
Located in Katharine Blunt (KB) House, Coffee Grounds is student-run and serves
coffee, tea and fresh baked goods.
@Coffee_Groundz
Jazzman’s Cafe at Ruane’s Den
Ruane’s Den holds Jazzman’s Cafe and features coffee, snacks, salads, panini and
smoothies. Ruane’s Den is in Harkness House, overlooking Tempel Green.
fb.com/JazzmansCTCollege
The Coffee Closet
The Coffee Closet began as an SGA/student partnership and is one of the most
popular spots on campus. It’s located in Cummings Arts Center and has late hours,
making it a popular spot for students who are working on art and music projects
late at night.
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* * * D i n i n g T i ps f r o m t h e P r o s * * *
„„ Be creative! Don’t like the dessert du
jour? Make yourself a root beer float,
milkshake or s’mores.
„„ There are lots of dining options,
including vegetarian, vegan and
gluten-free meals.
„„ For something simple, Harris serves
grilled chicken breast daily.
„„ If you need a change of pace, Oasis
has great breakfast sandwiches and
local merchants often set up shop to
sell luch in Cro.
„„ Harris has a local/regional salad bar
that serves foods from around the
area.
„„ You can order eggs anytime in Harris
from the grill, and you can even bring
veggies, meats and cheese from the
salad bar to put in your omelets.
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„„ Try out the smaller dining halls in
Smith, JA and Freeman.
„„ Keep an eye out for specialty food
nights in Harris, which feature a taco
bar, stir-fry to order and quesadillas.
„„ Freeman has a soup, salad and
bread bar at lunch on Tuesday and
Thursday.
„„ About twice a semester, Freeman and
JA host international dinners featuring
menus from a specific culture or
country.
„„ Moonlight Breakfast is a late-night full
breakfast offered in Harris during fall
exam time.
„„ Make friends with the dining hall staff.
They’re all very friendly and will help
you out if you’re running late.
„„ Have an allergy? Let Dining Services
know and they’ll work with you.
Contact Kristine Serwinski at
[email protected] for special
accommodations.
„„ Shabbat is served in Zachs Hillel
House on Fridays.
„„ With your meal plan, you can eat in
the dining hall as many times as you
want in a day.
„„ If you really like something (or really
don’t), you can tell the dining hall
staff by writing a “napkin note” and
leaving it on any of the dining halls’
bulletin boards.
Getting Involved @ Conn
It’s easy to get involved on campus, but it’s even easier to find out what’s going
on! Just follow @ConnCollegeLive on Twitter and you’ll see daily menus, events,
announcements and more. If you run a club or are hosting an event, just mention
@ConnCollegeLive in your tweet and we’ll broadcast the word to the campus. Most
clubs, organizations and teams are active on Twitter, so @ConnCollegeLive is a
great place to find out whom you should follow.
Got a question? We probably have an answer. Just tweet @ConnCollegeLive and
we’ll do our best to help you. Maybe something’s not working right, or you don’t
know where an event is taking place. We can help!
Join a club
There are tons of student organizations on campus, and at the beginning of each
year, each group sets up a table at the Student Involvement Fair to share what they
do and recruit new members. Want to start something new? Just contact the Office
of Student Engagement and Leadership Education (SELE) to learn the steps.
Make change happen: shared governance
The Honor Code entrusts students to take ownership of their academics and their
campus. Through this shared governance, students have real influence on how the
College runs.
Student Government Association (SGA)
ƒƒ SGA’s Assembly is divided into four branches: Executive Board, Chairs Council,
House Senators and Class Presidents.
ƒƒ Your Class Council consists of a class president, vice president, chief of
communications, Student Activities Council (SAC) representative and Honor
Council representatives.
ƒƒ SGA is a great way to voice your concerns or opinions and make policy changes
to help benefit the College. Any student can attend SGA’s weekly meeting, which
takes place on Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
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Chairs Council host office hours
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on campus.
ƒƒ Executive Board, Chairs Council and
Class Council elections take place in the
spring for the following year. Elections
for house senators and Class Council for the Class of 2018 will take place in the
fall, once you arrive.
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ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN 2014-2015
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Active Minds
Amnesty International
ATLAS (international student
organization)
ƒƒ Belly Dance Club
ƒƒ Best Buddies
ƒƒ Cadenza (literary magazine)
ƒƒ Cakes for Care
ƒƒ CC Dems @ConnCollDems
ƒƒ CCASA (Asian/Asian-American
Student Association)
ƒƒ Co Co Beaux @CoCoBeaux
ƒƒ ConnChords @ConnChords
ƒƒ CQ2 (CC Queer & Questioning)
ƒƒ Dance Club
ƒƒ Dance Team @CCdanceteam
ƒƒ Eclipse
ƒƒ EMS Club
ƒƒ Energy Conservation Organization
ƒƒ French Club
ƒƒ Gaming Club @CCGamingClub
ƒƒ Gospel Choir
ƒƒ Habitat for Humanity @ConnCollHab
ƒƒ Her Campus @HerCampusConn
ƒƒ Hillel @CamelHillel
ƒƒ Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
ƒƒ Korean Language Club
ƒƒ La Unidad
ƒƒ Martial Arts Club
ƒƒ Math Club
ƒƒ MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil
Chicano de Aztlan)
ƒƒ MOBROC
ƒƒ N2O (short-form improv)
ƒƒ Oceana @ConnCollOceana
ƒƒ Outdoors Club
ƒƒ PEeps (Peer Educators Empowering
Positive Self) @ConnCollPeeps
ƒƒ Peggotty Investment Club
ƒƒ Pre-Health Club
ƒƒ Pre-Med Paramedic Internship Program
ƒƒ QPOC+ (Queer People of Color and
Allies)
ƒƒ RefleXion (spoken word) @RefleXion_co
ƒƒ Relay for Life @CCrelay
ƒƒ Scuds (long-form improv)
ƒƒ Shwiffs @CCshwiffs
ƒƒ Slavery Ends Today @SETconncoll
ƒƒ Slavic Club
ƒƒ Society Organized Against Racism
ƒƒ Souled Out @SouledOutConn
ƒƒ Spectrum (gender and sexuality alliance)
@CC_Spectrum
ƒƒ Spokespeople
ƒƒ Sprout! (gardening club)
ƒƒ TEDxConnecticutCollege
@TEDxConnCollege
ƒƒ The ConnArtists @TheConnArtists
ƒƒ The Voice @TheCollegeVoice
ƒƒ theLOOK (fashion magazine)
@TheLookMagCC
ƒƒ Umoja (Black Student Union)
@UmojaConnColl
ƒƒ Underexposed (photography magazine)
ƒƒ Vagina Monologues @CC_vagmons
ƒƒ Vox Cameli
ƒƒ WCNI @WCNIradio
ƒƒ Wig and Candle @WigAndCandle
ƒƒ Williams Street Mix @WilliamsTweetMx
ƒƒ Yalla Bina (Arabic Club)
Student Activities Council (SAC)
ƒƒ The council organizes social and cultural activities.
ƒƒ It promotes awareness of various issues on campus.
ƒƒ Freshmen representatives will be elected in the fall and will serve as members of both
their Class Council and SAC.
ƒƒ SAC provides co-sponsorship and will help individual clubs fund and promote their
events.
ƒƒ SAC works closely with the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership Education
(SELE) and produces some of Connecticut College’s long-standing student traditions
(see page 22).
@ConnCollSAC | Insta: ConnCollSAC | fb.com/ConnCollSAC
Honor Council
ƒƒ The Honor Council is charged with upholding Honor Code and managing
infractions. The Honor Code entrusts students with a policy of self-government,
which include unproctored, self-scheduled exams.
ƒƒ Breaches of the academic, social or residential aspects of the Honor Code will
result in a hearing before the Honor Council or a member of the student life
staff.
ƒƒ The Honor Council conducts the matriculation of your class with the associate
dean of student life.
ƒƒ You’ll matriculate by signing the Honor Code and pledging to abide by it.
ƒƒ Each class elects Honor Council representatives to serve on the committee.
College Committees
Students and SGA members are encouraged to serve on decision-making
committees alongside faculty, staff and senior administrators. Sometimes these
committees even report to the president or the Board of Trustees. Committees
include but are not limited to the Environmental Model Committee, Facilities and
Land Management, Student-Designed Majors/Minors Committee, Campus Safety
Committee, Dining Services Committee, Educational Planning Committee, and
the Priorities, Planning and Budget
Committee.
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Volunteer
The Office of Volunteers for Community Service (OVCS) guides student
engagement in community learning internships, volunteer positions and local
activism.
ƒƒ OVCS and its partner agencies and institutions in New London hold a
community fair on campus each semester to help students learn about
opportunities within mentor and tutorial programs, human service agencies,
museums and health care institutions.
ƒƒ About 600 students get involved with OVCS each year and provide
transportation to volunteer sites.
ƒƒ OVCS implements a wide range of community-focused job opportunities in
New London and on campus for work-study students.
ƒƒ OVCS also organizes mentorship programs that bring local students to campus.
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Save the date
You won’t want to miss these Connecticut College traditions:
ƒƒ Camelympics
ƒƒ Fall Weekend and Harvestfest
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ƒƒ ArboFest
Saturday, April 26th is a big day!!!
ƒƒ Festivus
Head to the Arbo from 2pm-5pm
ƒƒ Moonlight Breakfast
for Arbofest, and then at 10pm it’s
ƒƒ Winter Formal
Canopy Dance at Cro Pit!
ƒƒ Changing of the Guard
ƒƒ Floralia
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Different kinds of events
There’s a lot to do on campus, and there are lot of organizations throwing parties or
hosting performances or lectures each week.
Student Engagement and Leadership Education (SELE) events
S2D (Something to Do) activities. These events are usually on Thursday nights
and include Camel Bingo, game shows, live music, comedians, film screenings
and more.
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Get Out! trips to local and regional destinations. Recent trips have included visits
to an alpaca farm and a trampoline center, glow-in-the-dark bowling, live theater
performances, and local restaurant trips.
Hump Day activities provide a midweek break and feature on-campus activities
including tie-dye, henna tattoos and pumpkin carving, to name a few.
@CCSELE | Insta: CCSELE | fb.com/CCSELE
Student Activities Council (SAC) events
SAC is a student-run organization that puts on events and productions on campus.
Learn more about SAC in the Shared Governance section, page 19.
SAC hosts performances; trips to Boston, Providence, Newport and New York City;
apple picking; galas and dances on campus; and more. Each year, the activities and
leadership change. SAC’s year culminates with Floralia, the daylong
music festival held annually on the first Saturday
in May.
Cultural events
ƒƒ Student organizations such as ATLAS, Umoja, CCASA, Spectrum, La Unidad,
MEChA and Yalla Bina hold events celebrating diversity and promoting
awareness.
ƒƒ All music department performances are free for students. Just bring your Camel
Card.
ƒƒ Annual events include Black History Month, Latino Heritage Month, AsianPacific Islander Month, Native American History Month, Fusion, Drag Ball and
Eclipse.
ƒƒ Eclipse and Fusion are annual performances that are events that capture the
diversity of Connecticut College through lively dance pieces. All students and
alumni are invited.
Academic events
ƒƒ Departments sponsor popular lecture series to stimulate intellectual discourse.
ƒƒ Pizza and Profundity, sponsored by the philosophy department, allows students
to engage in philosophical discourse over a slice of pizza.
ƒƒ Dessert and Dialogues take place in common rooms and are discussions between
faculty and students on a topic of your choosing.
Simply hang out
There are a million places to hang out with friends, read, do homework or sunbathe
on campus. In addition to the coffeehouses listed on page 17, you might chose to
spend some time in one of these spots.
The Arboretum
ƒƒ All 750 acres of campus are managed as an arboretum. It includes the 445 acres
of natural area maintained by the Botany Department. The Caroline Black
Garden, next to Vinal Cottage (E4) is one of the nationally-recognized sections
of the arboretum.
ƒƒ An outdoor amphitheater provides rehearsal and performance space.
ƒƒ Buck Lodge is used for gatherings and meetings by campus groups and visitors.
ƒƒ It’s a beautiful place to walk, hike, study, picnic or just sit and think.
ƒƒ It’s open every day until sunset. Maps and
information are available at the Arboretum
office on the first floor of Olin (E3).
@CCArboretum | fb.com/ConnecticutCollegeArboretum
Lambdin Game Room
ƒƒ Play table games including foosball, table
tennis, air hockey and pool.
ƒƒ The room also has board games, a poker table,
puzzles, wall-mounted televisions, an in-house
sound system, and comfy couches and chairs.
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LGBTQ Resource Center
ƒƒ The center serves as a resource for the entire College community to learn about
issues related to gender identity and sexuality.
ƒƒ It provides a guide for students to identify faculty with expertise in LGBTQ and/
or gender and sexuality studies.
ƒƒ Organizations on campus are invited to reserve space in the center for meetings
and events.
ƒƒ It is a comfortable place for students to study, watch movies, talk and relax.
@CC_LGBTQcenter | fb.com/CCLGBTQ
Office of Sustainability at Steel House
ƒƒ Students, staff and faculty develop and implement projects that help the College
balance the three components of sustainability: social equity, economic well-being
and environmental stewardship.
ƒƒ It features comfortable seating, a kitchenette equipped for cooking and baking, a
resource library, a fireplace, and outdoor patios.
ƒƒ Open to all as a work, study or leisure space.
@CCsustainable | Insta: CCsustainable
International Student Center
ƒƒ The center is located in the basement of Harkness Chapel.
ƒƒ It features a small kitchen, meeting space and resources for international students.
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Unity House
ƒƒ The College’s multicultural center also houses the office that advises organizations
supporting underrepresented students.
ƒƒ It contains a resource library, kitchen and multipurpose room that students, staff
and faculty can reserve.
ƒƒ The multipurpose room is a great place to relax and watch TV as well as to hold
meetings, banquets and discussions.
@ConnUnity | fb.com/CCUnityHouse
Zachs Hillel House
ƒƒ Opened in January 2014, the Hillel House serves as home base for the College’s
Hillel student organization.
ƒƒ It features a kosher kitchen; a great room for studying, lectures and dinners; a
library; conference room; and office space.
ƒƒ Downstairs, comfy chairs and couches surround televisions, Ping-Pong tables
and games.
The Women’s Center (G3)
ƒƒ The center can be found on the lower level of Smith-Burdick.
ƒƒ It is run by students and provides a safe, welcoming environment for women and
men to engage and discuss gender-related topics.
ƒƒ Comfortable couches, a TV, books and resources on gender issues are available.
@CCWomensCenter | Insta: CCWomensCenter | fb.com/ConnecticutCollegeWomensCenter
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Academics
Advisers
Your class dean is always available to answer your questions — academic or
personal. Associate Dean of Studies and Dean of First-Year Students Andrea RossiReder can be reached at 860-439-2050 or [email protected]. (Follow Dean RossiReder @DeanRossiReder). You can contact Dean of Sophomores and International
Student Adviser Carmela Patton at 860-439-5249 or [email protected]. And
Phil Ray, the associate dean of studies for transfers, juniors and seniors, can be
reached at 860-439-2049 or [email protected].
Faculty Adviser
ƒƒ Every student is assigned a faculty adviser. This professor may be teaching your
first-year seminar or another course you are taking.
ƒƒ You’ll meet during Orientation to discuss your educational plans and choose the
rest of your courses for the semester.
ƒƒ This person remains your adviser until you declare a major, at which time you’ll
choose a new adviser in your field.
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Additional Advisers
There’s endless academic support at Connecticut College. In addition to faculty
advisers, you’ll find professors, staff and other students on campus who can
help mentor and guide you in your academic and extracurricular pursuits. See
Community Resources on pages 35 and 36.
Honor Code
ƒƒ The Honor Code is taken very seriously by students and faculty, and it is an
integral part of Connecticut College.
ƒƒ The primary goal of the Honor Code is “to maintain an atmosphere of fair
academic competition and mutual respect for individual rights.”
ƒƒ It provides academic and behavioral guidelines that promote a spirit of integrity
and mutual respect among students and faculty.
ƒƒ Our Honor Code is one of the most extensive student-enforced codes in
collegiate America.
ƒƒ This system is the foundation of student self-governance and permits students
to have unproctored and self-scheduled exams.
There will be a mandatory workshop on the Honor Code during Orientation, at
which you’ll sign the Honor Pledge. Only after you sign this pledge will you have
officially matriculated.
Refer to Student Rights and Responsibilities in your Student Handbook for
more information.
www.conncoll.edu/honor-code
Choosing Courses
ƒƒ Start thinking about your courses over the summer. You should have already
registered for two courses in June. (For first-year students, one course is a freshman
seminar.)
ƒƒ During Orientation, you’ll discuss your choices with your faculty adviser and
work out a schedule for the fall semester.
ƒƒ There are no rules for what courses you should take!
ƒƒ However, you will need to complete a core of general education requirements and
the courses for one major in order to graduate.
ƒƒ Try the balance, change, diversity (BCD) formula for course selection, which
ensures that you choose a variety of courses. Keep in mind that a balance between
reading/writing and daily work courses is recommended. It also challenges you to
try subjects that you’ve never studied before.
Majors
ƒƒ You must declare a major by March 31 during the second semester of your
sophomore year.
ƒƒ Take a variety of classes your first semester to find something you’re passionate
about studying for four years.
ƒƒ Don’t feel pressured to know what you want to do right away.
ƒƒ By taking classes that interest you, you’ll also likely fulfill several of your general
education requirements.
The Centers
ƒƒ The College’s academic centers provide challenging opportunities that encourage
the exploration of issues across traditional disciplines.
ƒƒ Each center has its own selection process, which takes place during sophomore
year.
ƒƒ Four of these centers offer certificates that can be combined with any major:
ƒƒ The Ammerman Center for Arts & Technology (CAT)
ƒƒ The Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment (GNCE)
ƒƒ The Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy
ƒƒ The Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts
(CISLA)
ƒƒ The Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) is the
newest academic center; right now it doesn’t offer a certificate program.
ƒƒ Interested in a center? Attend information sessions at the beginning of the
academic year.
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The Arts
ϜϜ Any student can audition for any theater production. You don’t have to be
a theater major to audition or take part in a production.
ϜϜ There are seven a cappella groups and two choirs on campus! Refer to the
list of campus organizations on page 20 for more details.
ϜϜ Music lessons are free but require an audition at the beginning of the year.
ϜϜ onStage at Connecticut College features nationally and internationally
known artists; student tickets are half-price.
860-439-2787 | http://onstage.conncoll.edu
ϜϜ The Theater and Dance departments and independent student groups
offer entertainment throughout the year.
ϜϜ You can participate in or attend voice and instrumental recitals, Dance
Club, Wig & Candle, MOBROC, N2O and RefleXion performances,
a cappella concerts, and much more!
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ϜϜ Most events are listed on the College calendar, and many are publicized
with Facebook groups and invites.
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Varsity Athletics
Play Harder
Athletics
As a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC),
we usually compete against other Division III schools.
Women
Men
ƒƒ Basketball
ƒƒ Cross-Country
ƒƒ Field Hockey
ƒƒ Ice Hockey
ƒƒ Indoor Track & Field
ƒƒ Lacrosse
ƒƒ Outdoor Track & Field
ƒƒ Rowing
ƒƒ Sailing
ƒƒ Sailing (coed)
ƒƒ Soccer
ƒƒ Squash
ƒƒ Swimming & Diving
ƒƒ Tennis
ƒƒ Volleyball
ƒƒ Water Polo
ƒƒ Basketball
ƒƒ Cross-Country
ƒƒ Ice Hockey
ƒƒ Indoor Track & Field
ƒƒ Lacrosse
ƒƒ Outdoor Track & Field
ƒƒ Rowing
ƒƒ Sailing (coed)
ƒƒ Soccer
ƒƒ Squash
ƒƒ Swimming & Diving
ƒƒ Tennis
ƒƒ Water Polo
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Club Sports
ƒƒ Organized and run by students with financial support from the SGA.
ƒƒ Games, events and tournaments are scheduled with club or junior varsity
programs at other New England colleges and beyond.
All teams are coed, unless otherwise noted:
ƒƒ Baseball (m)
ƒƒ Basketball (m)*
ƒƒ Equestrian
ƒƒ Fencing (ConnGarde)*
ƒƒ Figure Skating
ƒƒ Golf*
ƒƒ Ice Hockey (m & w)
ƒƒ Lacrosse (m & w)
ƒƒ Martial Arts*
ƒƒ Rugby (m & w)
ƒƒ Ski/Snowboard Club*
ƒƒ Ski Team
ƒƒ Snowboard Team
ƒƒ Soccer (m & w)
ƒƒ Ultimate (m & w)
ƒƒ Volleyball*
*Indicates groups that are primarily recreational in purpose.
Intramural Sports
ƒƒ Intramurals are the most casual way to compete in sports here. Games are
scheduled on nights and weekends.
ƒƒ Fall: 3-v-3 Basketball, Softball, Dodgeball | Spring: Coed 5-v-5 Basketball,
Indoor Soccer, Mixed Doubles Tennis
Facilities
ƒƒ Ann and Lee Higdon Fitness Center (G5) has state-of-the-art exercise
equipment and soaring glass walls that provide abundant natural light and
commanding views of the Thames River and turf events. There’s also space for
aerobics, dance, spin classes and other sports programs.
ƒƒ Luce Field House (G5) has three multipurpose rubber courts for pickup
basketball and tennis and foul-weather space for spring sports; two woodfloor gyms for competition in volleyball and basketball; five squash courts;
two racquetball courts; a climbing wall; offices for the Department of Physical
Education & Athletics; a training room; an equipment room; locker rooms;
meeting space; and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
ƒƒ Lott Natatorium (G5) includes the pool and diving area.
ƒƒ The Christoffers Rowing Training Room (G5) provides a year-round training
facility for the rowing teams.
ƒƒ Dayton Arena (H5) houses the ice rink for our varsity teams, club teams and
open skating for the community.
ƒƒ Silfen Track and Field (G6) is open to varsity, club and recreational use in track,
cross-country, soccer, lacrosse and field hockey.
ƒƒ The boathouse is located on the Thames River and serves the sailing and rowing
teams.
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Academic Resources
Academic Resource Center (H2)
ƒƒ One of the campus’ newest additions, the Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides
students with tutoring, workshops and group study sessions to help students reach
their highest potential.
ƒƒ The center offers academic assistance and help with time management and study
skills. It includes the Roth Writing Center, Student Accessibility Services and a new
quantitative skills program.
The ARC is currently located at Main
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Today at 2pm join us in the Neff Lab
move into Shain Library (F2) following
for the Project Management Workshop!
the renovations.
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Roth Writing Center (F2)
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ƒƒ Located in Blaustein 214, the Roth Writing Center offers one-on-one peer tutoring by
appointment or on a walk-in basis and welcomes writers of all levels.
ƒƒ Tutors can help you with any element of writing, from grammar to organization to
pushing your ideas. They can even help you brainstorm if you haven’t started yet!
ƒƒ It’s open weekdays when classes are in session and during exam periods. All services
are free of charge. Students can use the center to help with any courses that involve
writing.
@ConnCollWrites
Student Accessibility Services (G2)
ƒƒ Located on the second floor of Cro, Room 221, Student Accessibility Services
provides information and services for students with disabilities and makes referrals
to appropriate on- and off-campus resources.
ƒƒ This office registers students with disabilities and coordinates requests for
accommodations as well as on-campus services for said registered students.
ƒƒ It provides direct services to students, including learning strategy and self-advocacy
training sessions and learning disability evaluations.
CELS (Career Enhancing Life Skills) (E4)
ƒƒ Located across Mohegan Avenue in Vinal Cottage, CELS is a four-year career and
professional development program.
ƒƒ Through CELS, all students are eligible for a funded internship. Your first workshop
will take place during orientation, and you will be on your way to $3,000 for an
internship of your choice.
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resumes, find jobs, and learn about
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fellowships and scholarships.
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Community Resources
Campus Safety (C4)
ƒƒ The field office is located at the main gate by Fanning Hall (E3). Campus Safety
officers staff the gatehouse 24 hours a day.
ƒƒ Visit the Camel Card office (G2) for keys, motor vehicle registration/parking tags
(non-freshmen) and Camel Cards.
ƒƒ Visit Nichols House (C4), the Campus Safety main office, for bicycle registration,
personal property registration, lost and found, and parking ticket appeal forms.
Student Health Services (F2)
ƒƒ Located in Warnshuis Health Center, Student Health Services offers clinic-based,
nurse practitioner-directed medical care and educational services.
ƒƒ It features an on-site phlebotomy lab/drawing station.
ƒƒ Common prescription medications are available and dispensed at wholesale cost
or can be delivered daily by a local pharmacy. Physician clinic twice per week by
appointment.
ƒƒ The website can link you to a 24-hour RN hotline, and staff collaborate with local
hospitals to respond to medical emergencies.
ƒƒ Student Health Services may be used by all students, regardless of health insurance plan.
ƒƒ Hours are listed at the back of this book and on CamelWeb.
@CCSHS2
Student Counseling Services (F2)
ƒƒ The office is located in Warnshuis Health Center.
ƒƒ Personal counseling is offered by a staff of skilled clinicians.
ƒƒ Services are completely confidential and free of charge to all students.
ƒƒ Medication evaluations and maintenance are provided by a consulting psychiatrist
for a fee.
ƒƒ Referrals to off-campus providers are available.
ƒƒ Support groups for a variety of college mental health issues are offered.
ƒƒ Hours are listed at the back of this book and on CamelWeb.
@SCSconncoll
Think S.A.F.E. Project (G2)
ƒƒ Located in Cro Room 222, the Think S.A.F.E. Project offers students information
and advocacy on issues of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking.
ƒƒ The project also provides violence prevention education and programming on
campus, including the bystander intervention program Green Dot, and advises
SafetyNet and 1 in 4 peer educators.
@ThinkSAFEProj | fb.com/ThinkSAFEProject
Student Wellness and Alcohol/Drug Education (G2)
ƒƒ The office of Student Wellness and Alcohol/Drug Education is located in Cro Room
223 and provides information about healthy living on campus with a focus on health
promotion.
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ƒƒ The office offers programming on campus on health and wellness topics,
including nutrition, and holds educational sessions about alcohol and other
drug use.
@CamelHealth | @ConnCollPEeps
ALANA Brothers and Sisters Mentoring Program
ƒƒ ALANA stands for African, Latino, Asian and Native American students.
ƒƒ The program matches incoming students of color and first-generation college
students with upperclass mentors to provide support as they navigate through
their first year at Connecticut College.
ƒƒ For information about this program, stop by Unity House Multicultural Center
or visit unity.conncoll.edu.
LGBTQ Student Advisers
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• Upperclass students who are involved with the LGBTQ community are trained
to serve as a resource for incoming students in getting acclimated to the campus
culture and learning about available resources.
• Student advisers organize a series of social and educational events for incoming
students during the first few weeks of classes.
• Incoming students may be paired with individual LGBTQ student advisers for
friendship and support. This is an optional component of the program.
• New students should be sure to attend the LGBTQ Center’s annual kickoff ice
cream party, held the night before classes begin.
• For more information, contact the director of the LGBTQ Resource Center,
Professor Jen Manion, at [email protected].
International Student Support
International Adviser
ƒƒ The adviser mentors students who have had the experience of balancing two or
more cultures.
ƒƒ If you’re a new international student (that is, you’re a citizen of a country other
than the U.S., a dual citizen or a U.S. citizen who has been living abroad), you’ll
be assigned an international adviser.
ƒƒ The advisor helps with course selection, cultural and linguistic differences, etc.
International Student Host Family Program
ƒƒ The program pairs international students with faculty and staff families to give
you a “home away from home” while you are at college.
ƒƒ Host families act as mentors and friends, helping you make the adjustment to a
new culture.
ƒƒ To be matched with a host family, contact International Student Adviser Carmela
Patton at [email protected].
Library & Tech Resources
At Connecticut College, all your library and technological needs fall under one
division: Information Services (IS). IS staff includes the reference librarians, archives
staff, IT Service Desk staff and network services along with many other different
groups.
@ConnCollegeIS
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Shain Library (F2)
Shain Library is Connecticut College’s main library. Although it will be undergoing
a beautiful transformation during the 2014-2015 academic year, here’s some
information about the library itself. Look below for information about the one-year
renovation.
ƒƒ Located at the center of campus, across from Branford and Plant houses, Shain
Library holds more than 500,000 volumes along with DVDs and videos,
computer labs, study space, and the Blue Camel Café.
ƒƒ Librarians can help you with your research projects and point you toward the
resources you need.
ƒƒ Shain Library is home to the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and
Archives. Interested in the history of Connecticut College? That’s where to do
some research.
ƒƒ The library belongs to a partnership that allows the Connecticut College
community to borrow books from Trinity College and Wesleyan University,
meaning two million titles are available to you through a daily delivery service.
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Greer Music Library (D3)
While Shain Library is under renovation, Greer Music Library will remain fully
functional. In fact, it will get expanded hours and more workstations and seating
during the renovation.
ƒƒ Located on the lower level of the Cummings Arts Center.
ƒƒ Check out books and scores, listen to recordings, watch performances on video,
use special software to compose music or play an electric piano.
ƒƒ Explore the collection of books on music, periodicals, reference sources and
collected works of major composers.
ƒƒ Take a tutorial on music research or get personal help from the music librarian.
ƒƒ All students, not just those studying music, are welcome to work in Greer.
fb.com/GreerMusicLibrary
No Pain, No Shain: The Renovation of Shain Library
The rumors are true; we’re renovating Shain Library! Our $9.1 million renovation
and expansion will help provide more comfortable, usable, technology-rich study
spaces as well as new tools and services to foster digital scholarship. The project
will also dramatically improve the library’s appearance and ambiance.
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You can learn much more about the renovation and get answers to frequently asked
questions at www.conncoll.edu/shainreno. During the renovation:
ƒƒ Most library services will be based on the first floor of Blaustein Humanities
Center. Ernst Common Room will house the circulation desk and reference desk,
and the Blue Camel Café will move to the Blaustein Faculty Lounge.
ƒƒ Classrooms in Blaustein and other buildings will be available for evening studying.
ƒƒ Study spaces and a computer lab (Neff Lab) will also be located in and around
Main Street and the Atrium (above Harris Refectory).
ƒƒ Between pamphlets, maps on campus, Twitter and the Shain renovation website,
there will be many ways to know what spaces are available for studying.
#ShainReno | conncoll.edu/shainreno
Surfing, Printing, Fixing and More
Getting Connected
Most of the campus is fully wireless, so you can use your laptop or
other wireless devices to access the Internet from your room, the
library, classrooms and many locations outside.
Don’t have a computer but considering purchasing one? As a member of the
College community, you have access to special pricing for Apple, Dell and HP.
More information at:
www.conncoll.edu/information-services/purchasing
You can access many resources with the College’s communications network:
ƒƒ Online library system.
ƒƒ Academic software and class materials.
ƒƒ Email, the Internet and CamelWeb, the campus intranet.
ƒƒ You can access these resources from your room if you have your own computer
with Ethernet capability (you need to provide your own Ethernet cable) or a
wireless card.
IT Service Desk
Have a problem? Fill out a ticket with the IT Service Desk go to webhelpdesk.conncoll.
edu. You can also get in touch with the Service Desk by calling 860-439-4357
(HELP) or on Google Chat at [email protected].
Usually the IT Service Desk is located in Shain. During the renovation, you can
get help in the basement of Hamilton House during business hours or on the first
floor of Blaustein Humanities Center during the evening.
Printing
ƒƒ You don’t need to bring a printer to campus — you can print anything you need
from your room by emailing it, using your CC email address, to Camelprint@
conncoll.edu. Then head to any printer on campus and swipe your Camel Card
or enter your student ID number.
ƒƒ Students can print to any printer on campus. This includes printers in academic
buildings, staff offices, libraries and other locations.
ƒƒ All students receive a $30 credit for printing.
ƒƒ Double-sided black-and-white prints are 8 cents each and single-sided color
prints are 9 cents each.
ƒƒ For information on student printing go to www.conncoll.edu/information-services/printing.
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Computer Labs & Research Spaces
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he three main computer labs and electronic classrooms are usually located
in Shain Library, but during the renovation, they’ll move temporarily to new
locations.
ƒƒ Several smaller labs throughout campus provide PC and Mac computers.
ƒƒ Electronic classrooms contain PC and Mac computers with printers, course
software and peripherals such as scanners.
Additional Resources
ƒƒ The Advanced Technology Lab allows you to work with faculty to study and to
use and create new technologies.
ƒƒ The Language and Culture Center is a media center promoting language and
intercultural learning.
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beyond conn
Work and Money
Spending Money
ƒƒ Money goes very quickly during your first few weeks on things such as books,
house dues, room decorations, parties, movies and food.
ƒƒ Textbooks can cost up to $600 a semester, depending on your courses (science
and art history tend to be the priciest).
ƒƒ The Bookshop in Cro sells new and used books, notebooks, and other supplies.
ƒƒ At the end of the semester, you can sell your books back to the Bookshop for a
percentage of the original price.
ƒƒ You can rent your textbooks through the Bookshop at deeply discounted prices;
visit www.rent-a-text.com to find out more.
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ƒƒ Many students find it convenient to have a checking account so they don’t have
to keep cash around.
ƒƒ Not from Connecticut? It may be easiest to open an account at a New London bank.
ƒƒ Local bank representatives will be on campus on Arrival Day and during your
first week to give information and open accounts. RBS Citizens Bank owns the
ATM in Cro.
ƒƒ MasterCard and Visa are accepted by the College cashier in the accounting office
in Fanning Hall for payment of miscellaneous College bills (but not tuition bills).
ƒƒ You can use CCPay to make online payments. Please contact the bursar with any
questions. Instructions on making an online payment:
1. Log into Self Service (from CamelWeb, use the Self Service tab).
2. Select the Student tab and look for the CCPay menu option in the
middle of the list.
3. Click this menu option and you will be brought directly into CCPay.
4. Select Make Payment from the menu options on the left.
Check-Cashing Services
ƒƒ You may cash your own personal checks and checks from relatives (maximum
$50) and College paychecks (first one issued before direct deposit for the stated
amount) at the cashier’s window on the first floor of Fanning (E3) on Fridays
from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m.
ƒƒ Checks made out to you by friends will not be accepted.
Money and Your Camel Card
ƒƒ Your Camel Card comes with $30 for use at the Oasis Snack Shop or at
Jazzman’s Café at Ruane’s Den. The money is stored in separate accounts.
Campus Jobs
ƒƒ Work-study and non-work-study students can apply for campus jobs by getting
an application from the Financial Aid Services office in the Larrabee Annex (G3).
ƒƒ Students working on or off campus MUST complete an Employment Eligibility
Verification (EEV) form. Please refer to the listing on page 9 of the EEV for
acceptable forms of ID for the financial aid office.
ƒƒ You’ll find jobs in administrative offices, the dining halls, library, music library,
Post Office, theater, box office, Athletic Center and other areas.
ƒƒ Many offices give hiring preference to work-study students.
ƒƒ Divisions that hire non-work-study students include the Theater Department
and the offices of College Relations and Advancement (both in Becker House).
ƒƒ Arrange your work schedule after your academic schedule is set!
Job-Finding Tips
ƒƒ Check CamelWeb periodically for the latest job postings.
ƒƒ Check the bulletin board in the Financial Aid Services office, Larrabee Annex.
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Off Campus
Where to Go
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ike most college towns, New London and the surrounding area offer
a lot of the usual suspects for snacks, room essentials and supplies:
Wal-mart, Target, Home Depot, Shop-Rite, Bed Bath & Beyond and
HomeGoods. But once you’ve got your Brita and your bed risers, there
are a bunch of cooler, quirkier places to explore throughout the year — in New
London and beyond.
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Fiddleheads Food Co-Op is your one-stop shop for local and organic groceries.
Kamp Dog next door is a greasy spoon kinda place with short hours but amazing
chili dogs. The Garde Arts Center hosts many impressive cultural events, including
a Winter Film Festival and lots of concerts. Pop inside to take a look at the lobby
and theater, a historic 1926 building with a Moroccan feel.
Northern Indian serves delicious and reasonably cheap Indian food from, you
guessed it, the northern region of the country. Sweetie’s offers an impressive
selection of grilled cheese sandwiches and panini, but don’t forget to save room
for a whoopie pie or cupcake. The organic café Mangetout also serves lunch and
heavenly desserts.
Looking for a cozy coffee shop to curl up with a latte and a good (text)book?
Muddy Waters and Bean & Leaf are essential. Muddy Waters feels like your grandmother’s living room, with couches and coffee tables and mouthwatering baked
goods aplenty. Bean & Leaf roasts and brews fair-trade coffee. Free Wi-Fi and later
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hours make it a go-to for Tuesday night study sessions. And don’t
miss the annual Spring and Fall Food Strolls.
If you’re looking for more than just fair-trade coffee, walk down
to the Flavours of Life store for fair-trade jewelry, clothing and
handcrafted goods. The Hygienic Art Galleries and Art Park showcase the work
of local artists at events throughout the year. The Salvation Army Thrift Store and
the New London Antiques Center on Bank Street are under-the-radar gold mines
for vintage clothing and other must-haves.
Be sure to check out Ocean Beach and the beach at Harkness Memorial State
Park during the warmer months. Harkness is a favorite for its picturesque mansion
and large field that slopes to the water. Stop by Michael’s Dairy on Montauk
Avenue on your way back to campus for huge scoops of ice cream.
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Further Afield
A 10-minute drive up I-95 North will bring you to Mystic, a quintessential New
England coastal town. Yes, you’ll still find the famous Mystic Pizza, but Pizzetta
also has tasty pies. Stop by Bartleby’s or Green Marble Coffee for a caffeine fix
before exploring many of the quaint shops on Main Street. Looking for an independent and locally owned bookstore? Bank Square Books can order anything and has
a shelf featuring staff suggestions.
More into used books? Seek out the Book Barn in Niantic. You could spend a day
and a half in their several locations and see only a fraction of their books!
Further north on I-95 is Providence, R.I. The city has two cultural attractions that
should top your list: the Trinity Repertory Company (amazing plays) and Lupo’s
Heartbreak Hotel (great live shows). Providence Place is a great shopping center,
and the Italian food in the Federal Hill neighborhood is worth the drive.
Hartford, the state capital, is less than an hour from New London. Catch a play
at Hartford Stage, go shopping at Westfarms Mall or Blue Back Square in West
Hartford, or check out exhibits at the Mark Twain House or the Wadsworth
Atheneum Museum of Art.
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New Haven is about a 45-minute drive down I-95 South and boasts an impressive
array of shops, restaurants and other cultural attractions, including (but certainly
not limited to) Pepe’s Pizza, Toad’s Place, Urban Outfitters, IKEA and Yale
Repertory Theatre.
How to get there
Bicycle
ϜϜ The campus offers racks around campus for parking your bike.
ϜϜ Spokespeople, a student-run bicycle collective, maintains a fleet of bicycles
that are available for short- and long-term rental.
ϜϜ Downtown New London is a quick 10-minute ride away.
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Camel Van
ϜϜ The Camel Van departs campus on
the hour and half hour, providing
service to downtown New London
(including the Amtrak, Shore Line
East and Greyhound stations),
various malls, supermarkets and local
attractions.
ϜϜ In general, the Camel Van runs
Thursday through Sunday, although
the hours and days vary slightly each
year.
ϜϜ The Office of Student Engagement
and Leadership Education (SELE)
organizes the Camel Van service.
Contact SELE for more information.
You’ll get a complete schedule at
Orientation!
Zipcar (car-sharing program)
ϜϜ Two Zipcars live on campus next to
Larrabee Green (G3) behind Smith
House.
ϜϜ Join the program at www.zipcar.com/
connecticutcollege for a discounted
membership: no application fee, $25
first annual fee and $45 worth of free
driving for your first month when
you use promo code B2S2014. (This
promotion expires Oct. 15, 2014.)
ϜϜ Reservations include gas, insurance
and 180 miles per day. Rental rates
start at $7.50/hour or $69/day during
the week and $8.50/hour or $77/day
on weekends.
Train & Bus
ϜϜ New London is served by train
(Amtrak.com and Shoreline East.
com) and bus (Greyhound.com) from
Union Station downtown.
ϜϜ Amtrak runs to Boston, Providence,
New Haven, New York City,
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Shore Line East runs to New Haven.
ϜϜ If you’re heading to New York and
aren’t in a rush, you can save a little
money by taking the Shoreline East
to New Haven and then switching to
Metro North.
ϜϜ Whether taking Amtrak or
Greyhound, round-trip travel to any
destination will cost far less if you
book several weeks in advance.
Plane
ϜϜ T.F. Green Airport, just south of
Providence, is about an hour away
from campus.
ϜϜ Bradley International is north of
Hartford, about 1 hour and 15
minutes from New London.
ϜϜ Taxi service to these airports ranges
from about $105 to $120.
The Flying Camel Airport Shuttle
ϜϜ Available around Thanksgiving and
winter, spring and summer breaks to
and from New London Union Station
and T.F. Green Airport,
located outside Providence, R.I.
ϜϜ The College partners with a
transportation company to offer
students a discounted fare for shuttle
transportation, billed to individual
student accounts.
ϜϜ SELE organizes this service and will
provide students with pricing and
reservation information before each
academic break.
Taxi
Plug these numbers into your phone.
You never know when you might need
them!
ϜϜ Harry’s Taxi 860-444-2255 (option
to pay with your Camel Card ID
number)
ϜϜ Port City Taxi 860-444-9222
ϜϜ Yellow Cab Co. 860-443-4321
ϜϜ Norwich Taxi 860-447-1870
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Resta u r a n ts
2Wives Brick Oven Pizza, 45 Huntington
St., New London; 860-447-9337 |
Gourmet pizza, panini and salads, plus
Sunday afternoon karaoke!
Hot Rod Café, 114 Bank St., New
London; 860-447-2320 | A campus favorite
for wings, apps and wraps, plus pool tables
and board games.
*Azu Restaurant, 32 W. Main St., Mystic;
860-536-6336 | Chic ambience and
American fusion cuisine give Azu a New
York City vibe.
Jasmine Thai, 470 Bank St., New London;
860-442-9991 | Popular Thai restaurant
with a substantial Japanese menu, including
sushi.
Bangkok City, 123 State St., New London;
860-442-6970 | Moderately priced Thai
entrées in a casual environment.
Kamp Dog, 15 Broad St., New London;
860-443-3000 | Hot breakfasts, grilled hot
dogs and burgers with homemade fries and
sides.
Bean & Leaf, 463 Bank St., New London;
860-701-0000 | Coffee, tea, light meals and
sweet treats in a laid-back space. Occasional
poetry and music performances.
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Mangetout, 140 State St., New London;
860-444-2066 | Organic, mostly vegetarian
fare and homemade desserts.
*Bravo Bravo, 20 East Main St., Mystic;
860-536-3228 | A local favorite offering
Italian food and a city feel in downtown
Mystic.
*Milagro, 142 Water St., Stonington; 860535-8178 | Authentic Mexican food in a
colorful, intimate setting.
*Caffe NV, 57 Boston Post Road,
Waterford; 860-444-8111 | Classic Greek
with some Italian and American fare.
Mirch Masala, 156 Kings Highway,
Groton; 860-445-8043 | Classic Indian
food, served buffet-style at lunch every day.
Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock, 80
Hamilton St., New London; 860-439-1741
| A revered seasonal seafood shack on the
edge of a marina.
Mr. G’s, 452 Williams St., New London;
860-447-0400 | Another campus favorite:
sandwiches, burgers, pizza and dinner
entreés in a relaxed atmosphere close to
campus.
*Chaplin’s Restaurant, 165 Bank St.,
New London; 860-443-0684 | Watch the
chef prepare new and traditional American
dishes, locally caught seafood and more.
Dev’s on Bank Street, 357 Bank St., New
London; 860-442-3387 | “Mediterrasian”
tapas bar and restaurant combining Spanish
and Asian cuisine.
Fred’s Shanty, 272 Pequot Ave., New
London; 860-447-1301 | Seasonal waterside spot beloved by locals for lobster rolls,
clams, native scallops, hot dogs and burgers.
Muddy Waters Café, 42 Bank St.,
New London; 860-444-2232 | Soups,
sandwiches, salads and pastries in a homey
setting. An outdoor terrace overlooks the
Thames River.
Northern Indian Restaurant, 150
State St., New London; 860-437-3978 |
Casual atmosphere and tasty Indian food,
including a weekday lunch buffet.
Recovery Room, 445 Ocean Ave., New
London; 860-443-2619 | Gourmet pizza,
entreés and salads in a lively setting.
Rita’s, 361 Colman St., New London;
860-444-1600 | Italian ice, custards,
sundaes, milkshakes and more frosty treats.
*Olio Restaurant and Bar, 33 King’s
Highway, Groton; 860-445-6546 |
Contemporary Italian fare in a bistrolike
atmosphere.
*On the Waterfront, 250 Pequot Ave.,
New London; 860-444-2800 | Seafood,
Italian and American cuisine in a spacious
dining room facing the Thames.
Ortega’s, 108 North St., Groton; 860405-1275 | Genuine Tex-Mex in a friendly,
relaxed setting.
Norm’s Diner, 171 Bridge St., Groton;
860-405-8383 | A classic American diner
serving classic diner fare: omelets, pancakes,
sandwiches and ever-changing specials.
Paul’s Pasta, 223 Thames St., Groton; 860445-5276 | Pasta is made fresh daily and
paired with high-quality ingredients at this
popular spot on the Thames.
Paesano’s Bar & Bistro, 929 Bank St.,
New London; 860-447-9390 | Lunch,
dinner and take-out Italian entrees and
New York-style pizza.
*Oyster Club, 13 Water St., Mystic;
860-415-9266 | “Farm & sea to table” fine
dining and raw bar in downtown Mystic.
Pollos a la Brasa, 255 Broad St., New
London; 860-447-8181 | Authentic and
affordable Peruvian and South American
food.
*S&P Oyster Co., 1 Holmes St., Mystic;
860-536-2674 | Traditional New England
seafood with a South American flair, in a
two-story building overlooking the Mystic
River and drawbridge.
Saeed’s International Market, 464 Ocean
Ave., New London; 860-440-3822 | A
market selling Italian, Greek and Middle
Eastern food and groceries.
Singapore’s Grill and Sushi Bar, 938
Bank St., New London; 860-442-3344
| Extensive menu featuring a fusion of
cuisines, including Chinese, Malaysian,
Indian and Japanese.
Washington Street Coffee House, 13
Washington St., New London; 860-4370664 | Eclectic, affordable fare for breakfast
and lunch.
The Yolk Café, 825 Montauk Ave., New
London; 860-437-0898 | Hearty breakfasts
and lunches in a cozy neighborhood spot,
with picnic tables for nice days.
There are a lot more restaurants in the area
than just those listed, including popular
chains including Buffalo Wild Wings,
Chili’s, LongHorn Steakhouse, Moe’s
Southwest Grill, Outback Steakhouse,
Panera Bread and Ruby Tuesday.
* Slightly pricier places that are farther from campus.
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L ocal A tt r act i o n s
The Coast Guard Academy Bowling
Center, located in Leamy Hall, 15 Mohegan
Ave., New London | A six-lane, newly
renovated facility offering brand-new,
state-of-the-art electronic scoring, glow-inthe-dark bowling and new seating areas.
Call the bowling alley manager at 860-4448470 for more information, or email him at
[email protected].
Fort Trumbull State Park, 90 Walbach St.,
New London; 860-444-7591 | Built in the
1840s; features a visitor center, historical
exhibits, fishing pier, picnic area and
walking trails.
Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand,
350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; 800369-9663; www.foxwoods.com.
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Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great
Neck Road, Waterford; 860-443-5725 |
More than 230 acres with spectacular
gardens, picnic area and beaches; panoramic
views of Long Island Sound.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams
St., New London; 860-443-2545;
www.lymanallyn.org | Located next door
to the College; contains more than 15,000
works of art.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum &
Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail,
Mashantucket; 800-411-9671;
www.pequotmuseum.org | Museum
detailing the history of the Mashantucket
Pequot Tribal Nation.
Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.,
Uncasville; 888-226-7711; www.
mohegansun.com | A short drive or bus
ride away; entertainment, shopping and
restaurants.
Monte Cristo Cottage, 325 Pequot Ave.,
New London; 860-443-5378 | Playwright
Eugene O’Neill’s boyhood home.
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for
Exploration, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic;
860-572-5955; www.mysticaquarium.org
| More than 500 species of fish, sea lions,
penguins, whales and sharks.
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave.,
Mystic; 860-572-0711; www.mysticseaport.
org | A “living” museum with authentic
19th-century ships, maritime village with
historic homes and working craftspeople.
Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave., New
London; 860-447-3031 | Salt water and
pool swimming, water slides, water sports,
miniature golf, and picnic areas.
Rocky Neck State Park, Route 156,
Niantic; 860-739-5471 | Swimming, hiking
and camping facilities on 710 acres of stateowned land.
Rhode Island State Parks, 401-222-2632;
www.riparks.com | Beautiful beaches with
big waves line the coast in Rhode Island.
Submarine Force Library and Museum,
1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton; 860-6943174; 800-343-0079 | Tour the historic
submarine USS Nautilus and visit this
library and museum.
Waterford Speedbowl, 1080 Hartford
Turnpike, Waterford; 860-442-1585 | Shorttrack auto racing on Wednesdays, Fridays
and Saturdays.
Hours
Academic year hours are listed here.
For hours over breaks, and for changes,
visit CamelWeb.
Jane Addams (JA) Dining Hall
Breakfast, Mon-Fri, 7:15-10:30 a.m.
Lunch, Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner, Mon-Fri, 4:30-7 p.m.
Athletics & Recreation
Smith Dining Hall
Breakfast, Mon-Thurs, 8-9:30 a.m.
Continental, Mon-Thurs, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Lunch, Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Charles B. Luce Field House
(multi-purpose and squash and
racquetball courts)
Mon-Thurs, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ann & Lee Higdon Fitness Center
(cardio machines, strength training)
Mon-Thurs, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lambdin Game Room
Mon-Wed, 6 p.m.-midnight
Thurs, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Fri-Sun, 2 p.m.-midnight
Lott Natatorium (lap swimming)
Mon & Wed, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tues & Thurs, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun, noon-3 p.m.
Dining Halls
Harris Refectory
Breakfast, Mon-Sat, 7:15-10:45 a.m.
Brunch, Sat, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.;
Sun, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lunch, Mon-Fri, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
“Lite Lunch”, Mon-Fri, 2-3:30 p.m.;
Sat-Sun, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dinner, Mon-Sun, 4:30-8 p.m.
Freeman Dining Hall
Lunch, Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner, Mon-Thurs, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Other Dining Options
Oasis Snack Shop
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Sat, 1 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sun, noon-1 a.m.
Blue Camel Café
Mon-Wed, 8:30 a.m.-midnight
Thurs-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sun, noon-midnight
Coffee Grounds
Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-midnight
Sat, noon-6 p.m.
Sun, noon- midnight
Jazzman’s Café at Ruane’s Den
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat, closed
Sun, 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Post Office (G2)
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Boxes available all the time.
Bookshop (G2)
Mon-Thurs, 9-5
Friday 9-4
Sat noon-3
Health Services • 860-439-2275
Mon & Thurs, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Student Counseling Services
Mon, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues-Thurs, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Administrative Offices (Cashier,
Financial Aid, Registrar, etc.)
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cashier hours: Fri, 10:30 a.m.-noon,
1:30 - 3 p.m.
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Camel Card Office
First floor, Cro
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Libraries and Computing
Library Resources temporarily
in Blaustein Humanities Center*
Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m.-2 a.m.
Fri, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Important Phone Numbers
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
860-439-5294
Accessibility Services: 860-439-5428
Athletic Center: 860-439-2541
Bookshop: 860-439-2375
IT Service Desk: 860-439-4357
CELS: 860-439-2770
Counseling Services: 860-439-4587
Financial Aid: 860-439-2058
Health Services: 860-439-2275
Greer Music Library*
Mon-Thurs, 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat, 1-5 p.m.
Sun, 1-11 p.m.
*Extended hours posted during exams
Academic Resources
Academic Resource Center
Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Fri, 9-5
Sat, closed
Sun, 3 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Roth Writing Center*
Daytime: Blaustein 214
Mon-Wed, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Evenings: 7-10 p.m.
Mon: Main Street
Tues: Smith Common Room
Wed: B
lue Camel Café
(Blaustein Faculty Lounge)
Sunday: Unity House
*Appointments are encouraged, but walk-in sessions
are possible if tutors are available.
Office of Volunteers for Community
Service (OVCS): 860-439-2458
Office of the Registrar: 860-439-2068
Residential Education and Living:
860-439-2834
Roth Writing Center: 860-439-2173
Library Circulation/Main Desk:
860-439-2662
Student Life: 860-439-2825
Switchboard: 860-439-2000
Campus Safety: 860-439-2222
Academic C alendar
2 014 - 2 015
Aug. 22
Orientation
Aug. 25
Group advising and testing begins for freshmen and transfer
students
Aug. 26
Upperclassmen arrive; advising continues
Aug. 28
Fall-semester classes begin; Add Period begins; Delete Period
begins; Period for filing satisfactory/unsatisfactory option begins;
Opening Convocation
Sept. 1
Labor Day; classes will NOT meet
Sept. 4
Add Period ends; online course registration closes at 5 p.m.
Sept. 5
Limited Add Period begins
Sept. 11
Limited Add Period ends; Delete Period ends
Sept. 12
Voluntary Withdrawal Period begins
Sept. 26
Fall break begins at 5 p.m.
Oct. 1
Classes resume
Oct. 9
Period for filing satisfactory/unsatisfactory option end
Oct. 10-12
Fall Weekend
Nov. 5
Voluntary Withdrawal Period ends
Nov. 10-14
Advising for spring semester 2014 pre-registration
Nov. 18-21
Pre-registration (online) for spring semester 2014
Nov. 25
Thanksgiving break begins at 5 p.m.
Dec. 1
Classes resume
Dec. 10
Fall-semester classes end
Dec. 11
Review day
Dec. 12
Final examinations begin at 9 a.m.
Dec. 16
Final examinations end at noon; winter break begins*
Jan. 2
Fall-semester grades due by 4 p.m.
Jan. 15
Orientation begins for new students
Jan. 18
Housing reopens
Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Day; classes will not meet
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Jan. 20
Spring-semester classes begin; Add Period begins; Delete Period
begins; Period for filing satisfactory/unsatisfactory option begins
Jan. 26
Add Period ends; online course registration closes at 5 p.m.
Jan. 27
Limited Add Period begins
Feb. 2
Limited Add Period ends; Delete Period ends
Feb. 3
Voluntary Withdrawal Period begins
March 3
Period for filing satisfactory/unsatisfactory option ends
March 6
Spring break begins at 5 p.m.*
March 23
Classes resume
March 30-April 3 Advising for fall semester 2014 pre-registration
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April 3
Voluntary Withdrawal Period ends
April 5
Founders Day
April 7-9
Pre-registration (online) for fall semester 2015
April 10
Master’s theses due by 5 p.m.
April 30
Seniors’ Honors Studies due by 5 p.m.
May 7
Spring-semester classes end
May 8
Review Day
May 9
Final examinations begin at 9 a.m.
May 11
Final examinations for seniors end at 5 p.m.
May 12
Spring-semester grades for graduating seniors and master’s
candidates due by 5 p.m.
May 13
Final examinations for non-graduating students end at noon
May 17
97th Commencement
May 18
Spring-semester grades for non-graduating students due
by 4 p.m.
May 29-31
Alumni Reunion Weekend
* All residence houses will be closed during the winter and spring breaks,
and all rooms must be vacated.
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