• Middlesex College

  • Spring 2026 New Student Week

    January 12–16, 2026

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

    Please feel free to attend virtual or in-person workshops from January 12–16, get to meet other new students, get to know our campus, obtain your Student ID card, speak with Academic Departments and other campus services, and enjoy lunch in our Edison campus. There will also be special events for your parents/guardians, so please feel free to invite them along!

  • Events

    • Monday, January 12 

    • Click on Canvas For Success!

      • Virtual
      • 1:00 pm

      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.

    • Hot Chocolate and Honors

      • Crabiel Hall, Brunswick Room
      • 2:00 pm

      Come in from the cold and learn about the Middlesex College Honors Program from our Honors Faculty Fells. As students enjoy their hot chocolate creations, faculty will answer questions about honors courses, opportunities, and how to get involved in the Middlesex College Honors community.

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

      • College Center, Corral
      • 2:00 pm

      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.

    • For Parents and Families: How to Support Your Middlesex College Student

      • Virtual
      • 6:00 pm

      Learn about how parents and families can support their college student’s success in and out of the classroom.

    • Wednesday, January 14 

    • Blueprint for Success: Let’s Make a Vision Board!

      • College Center, Corral
      • 3:30 pm

      You’ve made it to campus—now let's dream big? Join other first-gen students for a hands-on workshop to manifest your future. We’re providing the supplies; you just bring the goals. Whether it’s graduation, getting through the first semester or finding your community, come map out your path and create a visual reminder of why you’re here!

    • Restart, Reconnect, Graduate: The Adult Scholar Program

      • Virtual
      • 6:00 pm

      Join our Adult Scholar Program Workshop at Middlesex College and discover how we support returning students on their path to graduation. Learn about personalized academic advising, help with registration, student services, and program benefits. This workshop will also highlight key student services, program requirements, and next steps to keep you on track for Spring 2026. Gain the tools, guidance, and confidence you need to achieve your educational goals.

    • Thursday, January 15 

    • Mission Connect: Veterans and Military Welcome and Updates

      • College Center, Corral
      • 10:00 am 

      Join us for a welcoming session for both new and returning military and veteran students. We’ll share essential updates from the office, introduce available resources, discuss benefits and financial aid, and highlight upcoming events and activities this semester. This is an excellent opportunity to reconnect, ask questions, and learn about how we support you.
       

    • Connecting with Disability Services

      • College Center, Terrace
      • 3:30 pm

      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 the Adapted Testing process.
       

    • Orientation for ESL Students

      • IRC Room 225
      • 3:30 pm

      Join us for a new student orientation meeting where you can learn about the ESL program, receive important information, meet staff who will help you with your success, and take a tour of the campus. Students who have not yet registered for classes will have an opportunity to register for classes.
       

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

      • Virtual
      • 6:00 pm

      We offer career exploration, resume building, interview prep, internship assistance, and tools to prepare you for the professional world. Start shaping your future today!

    • Thursday, January 22 

    • New Student Celebration Day

      • 2:00 - 3:30 pm

      You are invited to join us on Thursday, January 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!

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