Guarini Graduate Student Council Handbook

We have provided you with this resource in order to introduce you to
Dartmouth and to briefly showcase some of the events, places, and
organizations that help make the Upper Valley a thriving, inclusive community for all of its residents.

 Dartmouth’s Mission

Dartmouth College educates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership, through a faculty dedicated to teaching and the creation of knowledge.

The Basics

  • Founded in 1769
  • Type - Four year private liberal arts
  • Affiliation - Ivy League
  • Motto - Vox clmantis in deserto ("a voice crying out in the wilderness")
  • Color - Dartmouth Green 
  • Nickname - Big Green 
  • Academic Calendar - Year-round, four-term (quarter system)
  • 4,400 undergraduate students
  • 2,100 graduate students/professional students

Upper Valley

Dartmouth is located in the Upper Valley, which straddles the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. The four main areas are Hanover, Lebanon, and West Lebanon in New Hampshire and White River Junction in Vermont.

Housing Questions?

Visit our Housing Resources page!

 
 

Parking & Transportation

  • On-Campus Parking

    All students who live off-campus are required to register their vehicles. Contact the Parking Office (603-646-2340) or use the button below to assess individual permit eligibility, pricing or to purchase a permit. When registering, you will need your car registration and driver's license. You may register more than one car per permit for the same fee if alternating vehicles. The fee for parking is approximately $180 per year (July 1 - June 30). The fee is prorated by the term. Most graduate students are assigned to Dewey Lot. On-campus parking on the weekends and after 5 PM weekdays does not require a permit (FREE). Permits have been FREE recently due to COVID-19.

    Permit Eligibility

  • Safety & Security

    If you are on campus or at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and need a ride to somewhere in Hanover, you can call Safety and Security if Advance Transit is no longer running. You can reach Safety and Security at 603-646-4000. You can also download the Safety and Security app, LifeSafe, where you can report concerns and get notifications about emergencies.

    LifeSafe App

  • Advance Transit

    Advance Transit (AT) is a free bus system that runs throughout the Upper Valley. The AT generally runs 5 am - 7 pm on weekdays, and does not run on the weekends.  There are bus routes that run from campus to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, West Lebanon, and other local areas. You can download the Advance Transit mobile app to see wait times and routes.

    Advance Transit Website

  • Dartmouth Coach

    The Dartmouth Coach is a private bus company offering daily direct service between Boston (South Station and the Logan International Airport) and the Upper Valley. There is also direct service between the Upper Valley and New York City. In the Upper Valley, there are stops in Hanover, Lebanon, and New London. You can purchase tickets online.

    Buy Tickets

Airports

  • Lebanon Municipal

    Lebanon Municipal Airport is a regional, tower-controlled airport located in Lebanon, NH. There are daily commercial service connects passengers to Boston and White Plains, New York.  Their main airline is Cape Air.

  • Manchester-Boston Regional

    Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (aka Manchester Airport) is a public airport located in Manchester, NH (approximately 1 hour south of Hanover). There are daily flights to different domestic locations.

  • Boston-Logan International

    Boston-Logan Airport is the primary international airport serving the greater Boston area that is located in East Boston. The Dartmouth Coach can bring you to and from the airport, but parking at the airport is also available.

  • Burlington International

    Burlington International Airport is located in Burlington, VT. They offer daily, non-stop flights to domestic locations.

Getting Started

  • Student ID

    First thing’s first: you’ll need to get your student ID, called a "DartCard". Head over to the Dartmouth Card Office in the basement of ’53 Commons to get yours made. Your DartCard connects you to various aspects of life at Dartmouth. You can also add money to it (called your DA$H account) in order to pay for food, tickets, vending machines, equipment rentals and more! Your DartCard also allows you free entry to the gym, and it’s your library card too!

  • Duo

    Duo is a two-factor authentication service that is used instead of security questions. To set Duo up, navigate to "Dartmouth 2FA Enrollment" in your internet browser. Once your Duo is set up, whenever you enter your password for a Dartmouth-owned program (such as your email) Duo will request additional verification from something that only you have access to, like a smartphone or landline.

    2FA Enrollment

  • Darthub

    The DartHub Student System allows students to conduct official transactions and to obtain personal and academic information, including, grades. scheduling classes, managing your DA$H balance, tuition statements, health, record information, and checking in for the term. Don't forget, every time you log onto DartHub, Duo will request additional verification so make sure to have your secondary device nearby.

    Darthub

  • Check-in

    Before each term begins, all students are required to check-in for classes prior to registering. You can do this by clicking on the "All Tiles" link on the left, then click on the "Check In" button on DartHub.

  • Wifi

    There are two major WiFi networks that you can access: Eduroam and Dartmouth Public. To access Eduroam, you will need to do a one-time device configuration (instructions here). No configuration is necessary for Dartmouth Public, but you won't be able to access any services available only to students, faculty or staff.

    Configure Wifi

  • Course Registration

    This should be done as soon as you arrive on campus. Contact your specific program advisor to discuss your individual degree requirements. Once ready to register, simply log into DartHub, click on "Add/Drop/Course Selection" and follow the prompts. Note that not all courses are offered every term, so plan your schedule carefully. Course numbers below 100 are undergraduate offerings, while graduate level courses are over 100.

    Darthub

  • Health Forms

    DartHub is also the place to complete your Incoming Student Health forms. Click on "Health Center On-Line Services", then click on "Forms" in the pop-up window. These forms must be complete before you arrive on campus.

    Darthub

  • Canvas

    Canvas is a web-based tool for teaching, learning, and collaboration. All Dartmouth classes are automatically provided with a Canvas site, although its use varies with the instructor. This is where assignments, online lectures, and grades are posted. You can log onto Canvas with your Dartmouth NetID and password.

    Canvas

 Health Insurance

Dartmouth college requires all students who are classified as active in the College Student Information System (DartHub), including students not taking classes or on a leave term, to have health insurance meeting specified standards of coverage. To ensure that all eligible students are adequately ensured, all active students are automatically enrolled into DSGHP (more plan information here).

Students who have their own health or insurance coverage that meets Dartmouth's insurance requirements may apply to waive the automatic enrollment into the DSGHP by completing the insurance waiver petition. The student’s health plan must be compliant with the Affordable Care Act requirements in the Hanover, NH area. Please see the insurance requirements and instructions on how to waive DSGHP enrollment.

Stipend and TA Payment Information

Dependent on your program and if you receive a stipend, your first paycheck will arrive on October 1. For other students, your stipend may come on the first of whatever month follows your start date. After that, your stipend will arrive on the first of every month. Ask your program administrator about your first paycheck date. You will need to fill out hiring forms and provide identification documentation at the Payroll Office (7 Lebanon Street, Suite 302, Hanover NH).
You may want to consider filling out a Direct Deposit form to access your funds immediately once they are available on the first of each month. To do that, bring a voided check and your banking information when you go to register. You can visit the Payroll Office website to learn more.

Getting Involved

  • Learn more about the GSC by exploring the rest of this website!

  • In addition to events organized by the GSC, you might be interested in attending activities put on by other graduate student organizations at Dartmouth. The GSC oversees all active clubs. More information and contacts can be found on our Student Organizations page.

  • You can also host your own events for your friends, program or campus. The GSC has funding that is open to graduate students to sponsor graduate student events. You can apply for this funding using the Standard Funding Request Form.

  • There are a wide variety of Dartmouth organizations on campus in addition to the GSC recognized clubs. While a majority of these are undergraduate organizations, many of them welcome graduate students to join their clubs or participate in their events. You can find these organizations and events at Engage at Dartmouth.

  • Dartmouth randomly assigns every undergraduate and graduate student to housing communities, as well as select faculty members. The housing communities are designed to increase intelligent engagement, enhance community, and provide more residential continuity for our undergraduate students. A Residential fellow lives within their assigned House to get to know their residents and to plan events for the House. The House-wide programming and events are for their residents, including those that may live off-campus. This is a great way to connect the bridge between undergraduate and graduate students. To find the application requirements and timeline visit the Residential Life website.

  • Every day there are several events that are being hosted across campus. Be sure to check your email frequently for daily emails from Kerry Landers and the Vox Daily. The GSC also sends out the Graduate Student Circular - a weekly newsletter with graduate student oriented events. Other places you can find events are the main events page for Dartmouth, the GSC events page, GSC social media accounts, and the Thayer events page.

Places to Know

  • All students have free membership to the Alumni Gym. At the Alumni Gym, you have access to a wide variety of physical fitness facilities such as an indoor track, 25 yard swimming pool, racquetball courts, basketball courts and a fitness center. There are also fitness classes (known as FLIP classes) that you can purchase for a reduced fee.

  • Guarini Offices - first floor; find the Dean of the Graduate School and other Assistant Deans.

    Guarini Commons - B001 (basement); social space open to all graduate students (Dartmouth ID needed); reserve here

    Guarini Commons Conference Room - B002 (basement); space for study or group meetings; reserve here

  • Novak Cafe - 24 hour study space on the ground level with a cafe for drinks and snacks

    Baker Stacks - located on every floor of the library; perfect for individual or small group studying

    Tower Room - second level with a great view; quiet study space with cozy armchairs

    Berry 183 - Home of the Center for Research, Writing and Informative Technology (RWIT)

    Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL) - improves teaching and learning by providing resources to faculty, graduate students, and postdocs

    Jones Media Center - reserve media equipment, rent movies, work on multimedia projects, etc.

    Evans Map Room - print posters for presentations or conferences

  • The Collis Center is located outside of the Green. Inside Collis Center, you can find places to grab a snack like Collis Cafe or Collis Market. There are also places to hang out or study.

    Collis Commonground - Many of the GSC socials are held here. It's a great place to host larger events.

    One Wheelock - This is a lounge space where you can relax and drink coffee/tea.

  • DHMC is located in Lebanon, NH and is affiliated with Dartmouth College. Many graduate students at Dartmouth have labs that are in DHMC or take classes there. The Advance Transit bus system "blue route" will get you between campus and DHMC. If you are on Dartmouth health insurance, you will need a referral from Dick's House to schedule an appointment.

  • The Dartmouth Health Service is housed in Dick's House. All students (with or without health insurance) have access to the services provided here. These services include primary care, counseling, and pharmacy. You can book appointments through DartHub (under Health Services) or via telephone (603-646-9400).

  • Are you looking for a quiet space to relax or gather your thoughts? Check out these sacred spaces on campus:

    Labyrinth (Rollins Chapel)
    Prayer Meditation Room (Tucker Center, call for reservation)
    Hindu Temple
    Roth Center

  • The Student Wellness Center aims to empower students to reach their fullest potential and minimize harmful behaviors through opportunities that cultivate reflection, connection and intention. The Wellness Center offers events such as meditation, yoga and wellness coaching.

  • The William Jewett Tucker Center cultivates spiritual and ethical lives. They host opportunities to engage in dialogues on meaningful topics and are inclusive of all students, faculty, staff and alumni. They also offer confidential pastoral counseling.

  • 53 Commons is located behind the Collis Center. This is one of the more popular dining halls on campus.

Food Options

Dartmouth graduate students are welcome to eat in any dining hall. Dining plans unique to graduate students is available at ‘53 Commons. You can purchase the plan at Campus Billing & DartCard Services at McNutt Hall or through GET. There are three dining plans available - Breakfast: 10 meals for $82.50 ($8.25 per meal); Lunch: 10 meals for $95 ($9.50 per meal); Dinner: 10 meals for $130 ($13.00 per meal).

Co-Op Food Stores

The Co-Op Food Stores are an organization of local grocery stores owned by the community! They have locations in Hanover, Lebanon, Norwich, and more!

 

Price Chopper

Price Chopper is a budget-friendly grocery store chain. Check out their two locations in Lebanon and West Lebanon.

 
 

Shaw’s

No one outside of New England ever knows about this grocery store chain. Check it out in West Lebanon!

 
 
 

Hannaford

A trusted and budget-friendly grocery store, also located in West Lebanon.

 
 
 

CSA

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is locally-based economic model of agriculture and food distribution. Some local CSAs: Sweetland, Sunrise, Cedar Circle, Root 5, Luna Bleu, and Scott Farm Orchard.

 
 

Farmers’ Markets

During the spring and summer month(s), a bunch of local towns host farmers’ markets. Check out the ones in Hanover, Lebanon, and Norwich!

 

Target

Not super budget-friendly, but the Target in West Lebanon does have some groceries (although not as much variety as a dedicated grocery store).

 

BJs Wholesale Club

If you like to buy in bulk, this is the place to go! Located in West Lebanon. It also normally has the cheapest gas.

 
 
 

International Food Markets

  • Yipings Asian Market

    Carries Japanese, Korean, Thai, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese groceries! Located in West Lebanon. Visit their website for more information.

  • Asian Super Store

    Family-owned business that sells lots of Indian ingredients, as well as some Chinese and Japanese snacks! Located in the Lebanon Mall. Visit their website for more information.

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