Mitchell CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in New London, CT. Operating on a semester system.

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478

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

9

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Mitchell College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
14
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Professional Studies Fall Semester 2026 - Session IProfessional Studies Fall Session I 2026
  3. Professional Studies Fall Semester 2026 - Session IIProfessional Studies Fall Session II 2026
  4. Professional Studies Winter Intersession 2026-2027Winter Intersession 2026-2027
  5. Spring Semester 2027
  6. Professional Studies Spring Semester 2027 - Session IProfessional Studies Spring Session I 2027
  7. Professional Studies Spring Semester 2027 - Session IIProfessional Studies Spring Session II 2027
  8. Professional Studies Summer Intersession 2027Summer Intersession 2027
  9. Summer Internship 2027
  10. Professional Studies Summer Session 2027

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Campus language

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14 terms

B

Bingham
Bingham Hall, a residence hall for students.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning student events.

M

Mariner
Mariner Hall, one of the larger residence halls.
Mariners
The official mascot and collective term for Mitchell College students and athletic teams.
Matteson
Matteson Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
Milner
Milner Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria.
Moxley
Moxley Hall, a residence hall at Mitchell.

S

Saunders
Saunders Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
Simpson
Simpson Hall, a campus residence hall.

T

The Beach
Mitchell College's private beach on the Thames River, the primary social gathering spot for students.
The Bond
Bond House, a residential building on campus.
The Market
The Market at Mitchell College, a convenience store and cafe located in the Milner Hall building.
The Umbs
Umbrella House, a smaller residential building.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
BLC
Bentsen Learning Center, the central hub for academic support, tutoring, and learning services.
market_cafe
Market Cafe
milner_dining_hall
Milner Dining Hall
Mitchell ID
The official student identification card required for dining hall access and building entry.
The Clarke
Clarke Center, which houses the auditorium and various student services.
The Duquès
Duquès Center, the building that houses the Bentsen Learning Center.
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that provides students with rides to local New London shopping and transit hubs.
The Weller
Weller Center, a campus building used for various academic purposes.
The Yarnall
Yarnall Center, a key academic and administrative building.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in New London for Mitchell College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in New London.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

108

Student Population

5,500

City Transportation

Walkability

32

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

SEAT bus system, Amtrak Northeast Corridor, Shore Line East (regional rail)

Nearest Airports

Groton-New London Airport, T.F. Green Airport (regional), Bradley International Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50.3°F

Avg Snowfall

31 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Commuter Lot (Upper Campus)

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Primary lot for commuter students; used during parking bans.

Lot 17

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General campus parking lot.

Lot 2a

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Parking located near Mitchell Hall.

Lot 35 (Thames)

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Parking for Thames at Mitchell College program.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Mitchell College

First Day of Classes - Fall Semester

August 24, 2026

Mitchell College Campus

The official start of the Fall 2026 semester classes. Add/Drop period begins.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Mitchell College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

9 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

East Winds

Fair Haven

Room types: unique rooms

Harbor House

Room types: unique rooms

Mariner Hall

Capacity: 112

Room types: double

Matteson Hall

Capacity: 121

Room types: traditional dorm rooms

Montauk House Apartments

Capacity: 20

Moorings

Room types: unique rooms

Saunders Hall

Capacity: 112

Room types: traditional dorm rooms

Simpson Hall

Capacity: 116

Room types: traditional dorm rooms

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@mitchell.edu

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