Middlebury College Mission Statement
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t Middlebury College we challenge students to participate fully in a vibrant and diverse academic community. The College’s Vermont location offers an inspirational setting for learning and reflection, reinforcing our commitment to integrating environmental stewardship into both our curriculum and our practices on campus. Yet the College also reaches far beyond the Green Mountains, offering a rich array of undergraduate and graduate programs that connect our community to other places, countries, and cultures. We strive to engage students’ capacity for rigorous analysis and independent thought within a wide range of disciplines and endeavors, and to cultivate the intellectual, creative, physical, ethical, and social qualities essential for leadership in a rapidly changing global community. Through the pursuit of knowledge unconstrained by national or disciplinary boundaries, students who come to Middlebury learn to engage the world.
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Where is Middlebury College? Welcome from the Dean of the College Middlebury College: A Brief History Lesson Community Standards and Student Life Policies Academic Honesty & Rigor
Advising, Honor Code, Curriculum, Course Registration, Learning Resources, Class Attendance, Evaluation, Pass/D/Fail, J-Term, Study Abroad, Schools and Programs, and Withdrawal, Dismissal, and Readmission
19 Diverse, Inclusive, & Vibrant Community
Dean of Students, Residential Life, The Commons, Room Draw, Fire Safety, Campus Resources, Events, and Eating
33 Athletics
Physical Education, Varsity Sports, Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and Facilities
38 Education in Action
Civic Engagement, Career Services, Internships, Fellowships, and Health Professions
41 Creativity, Innovation, & Risk-Taking
Old Stone Mill, Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Funding, Student Activities, Organizations, and Student Government
46 The Environment
Living Environment: Roommate Relationships, Culture Shock, Conduct Policies; Natural Environment: Carbon Neutrality, Recycling, Green Living
54 Health, Wellness, & Safety
Parton Center for Health and Wellness, Public Safety, Alcohol & Drug Policy, and Smoking Policy
62 Appendix: Important Contact Information