New Student Week

Join us for a week of events to learn more about Middlesex College!

Please sign up for in-person and virtual workshops from August 18–22 and join us for New Student Celebration Day on Friday, August 22.

Workshops: Monday – Friday

Monday

My Middlesex Matters: Apps to Keep You on Track

Monday, August 18 at 11:00 am

  • Location TBD

The MyMiddlesex Portal is a one-stop resource for students to access all the important apps for school. Learn about Self Service, the importance of your Middlesex College email account, and other resources on the site.

Beyond Books: Library and Tutoring Services - The Library and the Learning Center at Middlesex College

Monday, August 18 at 2:00 pm

  • Location TBD

Learn about services offered by the Library and the Learning Center including how to access research and citation help, books, videos and textbooks, what study spaces, computing, and community events are available, and how to access subject and writing tutoring.

Your Roadmap to Success: Discover the Career Readiness and Planning Center

Monday, August 18 at 6:00 pm

  • Location TBD

Discover how the Career Readiness and Planning Center can guide you toward success! We offer career exploration, resume building, interview prep, internship assistance, and tools to prepare you for the professional world. Start shaping your future today!

Tuesday

Orientation for ESL Students

Tuesday, August 19 at 11:00 am

  • IRC 225

We will provide important information for our new ESL students to help them be successful in our academic program.

Discover Your Potential: Honors Courses to Help You Explore, Grow, Thrive

Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 pm

  • Location TBD

Join Professor Claire Condie, Director of the Honors Program, and learn about the different Honors classes offered at Middlesex College and why you should consider taking them.

New Brunswick and Perth Amboy Centers

Tuesday, August 19 at 6:00 pm

Join us to discover the incredible opportunities at Middlesex College’s New Brunswick and Perth Amboy Centers! Learn about the college courses, programs, resources, and support services available to help you achieve your academic and career goals. We’ll also explore how these centers provide a personalized and community-focused college experience. Don’t miss this chance to get the information you need to take your next steps toward success!

Wednesday

Connecting with Disability Services

Wednesday, August 20 at 11:00 am

  • ED 100

Hear from counselors about reasonable accommodations in college vs Special Education, Linking with Disability Services - Disability Services Application, documentation and the process, example of a Letter of Accommodation, communicating with your professors, Adapted Technology Lab resources and loan program, and Adapted Testing Process.

Click on Canvas For Success!

Wednesday, August 20 at 2:00 pm

  • Location TBD

The eLearning Department will be going over how to get started in Canvas, Middlesex College’s online learning platform. Find out how to find, create and submit your assignments online, check your grades, contact your professors and many other things that you will need to be successful here at Middlesex.

Rutgers University/Middlesex College Dual Admissions Program Welcome Event

Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 pm

  • Location TBD

*This sessions is open only to students in the Rutgers University Dual Admissions Program* Rutgers - New Brunswick and Middlesex College are providing a new opportunity for students to pursue their undergraduate degrees. This workshop will review program eligibility requirements, explain registration and advising for future semesters, highlight key resources to help you be successful, and give you an opportunity to meet other students in the program.

Thursday

Financial Aid Q&A Piecing Together Your College Costs and Payment Options

Thursday, August 21 at 11:00 am

  • Location TBD

Learn about your Financial Aid award and how to maintain your Financial Aid eligibility, Federal Work Study positions for the opportunity to work on campus, and tuition payment plan options. Come with questions for a Q&A!

You Belong Here: A Workshop for First Gen Students

Thursday, August 21 at 2:00 pm

  • Location TBD

This workshop is going to provide first generation students with tips on student success and important resources while creating a space to validate their voices.

Virtual Orientation for Students

Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 pm

Can’t make it to New Student Celebration Day? Join us for a virtual session to learn about how to be successful at Middlesex College, hear about key resources, and meet your new classmates.

New Student Celebration Day!

Friday, August 22 – New Student Welcome Event, 9 am

You are invited to join us on Friday, August 22 for a New Student Celebration Day at Middlesex College! Attend a welcome event for new students, meet your new classmates, take a campus tour, attend a Resource Fair and meet academic departments, faculty, and other student services, and join us for lunch!

Join us for New Student Week

Register Today

If you are in need of any disability-related accommodations to participate in New Student Week events, please contact Disability Services by Thursday, August 14 at 732.906.2546 or via email to disabilityservices@middlesexcc.edu.