{"id":4127,"date":"2026-05-25T13:49:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T20:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/?page_id=4127"},"modified":"2026-05-25T22:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:20:06","slug":"first-year-family-essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/first-year-family-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Year Family Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single\"><div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/04\/54762072334_4f3295de5b_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-content-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-heading\">Welcome to Harvey Mudd!<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-copy\">\n<p>We\u2019ve gathered the most helpful resources for incoming families in one place so you can quickly find what you need before move-in, during orientation and throughout your student\u2019s first year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Before Arrival<\/strong><br>Everything families need before the semester begins.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orientation Deadlines<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/summer-welcome-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Welcome Schedule<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.hmc.edu\/portal\/fy_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Information Form via ApplicantHub<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Move-In and Orientation<\/strong><br>Arrival day logistics, residence halls, maps and packing info.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orientation<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/dorm-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Residence Hall Information<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HMC Campus Map<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/bao\/mailroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mailroom<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Academics<\/strong><br>Key dates, advising, technology and academic support.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/registrar\/academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Calendar<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/registrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registrar<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/dean-of-faculty\/academic-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Academic Affairs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/cis\/student-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIS<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><br>Medical care, counseling and student support.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/services.claremont.edu\/student-health-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Health Services<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wellbeing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/services.claremont.edu\/mcaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MCAPS<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/health-wellness\/mudders-care-for-mudders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mudders Care for Mudders<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Billing and Financial Aid<\/strong><br>Student account, tuition and aid information.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/bao\/student-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Accounts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/admission\/afford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/hmc.kualibuild.com\/app\/643999db34cf16ffe7449e08\/run\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition Payment Agreement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/hmc.kualibuild.com\/app\/6491e5699be05f0208297b78\/start\">Contact Information Update Form<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><br>News, family communications and engagement opportunities.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/parent-and-family-communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News and Communications<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/family-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Weekend<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/regional-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parent Engagement Opportunities<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/update-your-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Update Your Contact Information<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mudd2021-wrapper mudd-wrapper auto-accordion\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Arrival\">Before Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer Welcome events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn <strong>valuable information for new families <\/strong>through our virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/summer-welcome-series\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4242\">Summer Welcome Series<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/summer-welcome-receptions-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4226\">Summer Welcome Receptions<\/a> around the country and <strong>connect to Mudd families in your local area<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register to attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/family-orientation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4170\">Family Orientation<\/a> on <strong>August 27<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forms and deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/deadlines\/\">Complete list of all pre-arrival forms and deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Housing contracts<\/strong> and <strong>roommate matching forms<\/strong> will be available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hmc.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortalX\/9C23E80F\/1\/1\/Home-Home?UrlToken=07D9046C\">StarRez<\/a> by <strong>May 25<\/strong>. Your student will receive an email with instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students should verify, update or add <strong>family contact information<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.hmc.edu\/portal\/fy_status\">HMC Applicant Hub<\/a> by <strong>June 15<\/strong> so parents receive information and event invitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health and insurance requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All students must complete a series of <strong>online health forms<\/strong> through the <a href=\"https:\/\/shshealthportal.cuc.claremont.edu\/\">Health Services student portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/dos\/student-health-insurance\/\">Insurance requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/2025-2026-Harvey-Mudd-College-FAQ-Final.pdf\">Student Heath Insurance Plan (SHIP) FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Move-in\">Move-In and Orientation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to bring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/dorm-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Residence Hall FAQ<\/a> includes information on <strong>room sizes<\/strong>, <strong>furniture<\/strong> <strong>and other items<\/strong> provided in each room and <strong>guidance on what your student may want to bring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families may <strong>ship items ahead of arrival <\/strong>on campus; packages should be addressed with your student&#8217;s name and mailbox number to 340 E. Foothill Boulevard, and timed to arrive via UPS (recommended) <strong>no earlier than August 1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orientation Day: August 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon arrival on orientation day, <strong>check-in for students <\/strong>is outside the <a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=656#!m\/70333?share\">Linde Activities Center<\/a>; <strong>check-in for parents and family members<\/strong> is inside <a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=656#!m\/75247?share\">Platt Campus Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please park in the lots <strong>directly north of the residence halls<\/strong> on the north side of the campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carts and\/or bins<\/strong> will be available to help <strong>move items from car to residence hall<\/strong>, and <strong>support staff<\/strong> will be on hand to assist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/schedule\/\">Student Orientation Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/registrar\/academic-calendar\/\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/registrar\/academic-calendar\/final-exams\/\">Final Exams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advising and Student Success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be assigned a <strong>first-year advisor<\/strong> to help them navigate the Harvey Mudd core and a <strong>HSA faculty advisor<\/strong> in the Spring semester of their first year, as well as a <strong>faculty advisor in their major<\/strong> once they declare. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-success\/academic-support\/\">Office of Academic Resources and Student Success<\/a> works collaboratively with academic departments to support students in <strong>achieving their personal, academic and professional goals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who require <strong>academic accommodations<\/strong> should contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-success\/accessible-education\/\">Office of Accessible Education<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-success\/accessible-education\/requesting-accommodations\/\">Requests for accommodations<\/a> may be made through the <a href=\"https:\/\/webauth.claremont.edu\/cas\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fwebauth.claremont.edu%2Fidp%2FAuthn%2FExternal%3Fconversation%3De4s1&amp;entityId=https%3A%2F%2Fandes.accessiblelearning.com%2Fsp\">AIM portal<\/a> prior to arrival on campus (requires HMC credentials).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/cis\/student-resources\/\">Computing and Information Services<\/a> provides <strong>technical support and computing resource<\/strong>s for students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/services.claremont.edu\/student-health-services\/\">Student Health Services<\/a> is available for <strong>routine appointments<\/strong>, <strong>basic medical care<\/strong> and <strong>guidance<\/strong> about next steps when students are feeling unwell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvey Mudd\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/wellbeing\/\">Office of Wellbeing<\/a> offers programs throughout the year that help students build <strong>connection, resilience and healthy habits<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/services.claremont.edu\/mcaps\/\">Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services<\/a> provides <strong>mental health support<\/strong> to students across The Claremont Colleges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students have access <a href=\"https:\/\/timely.md\/schools\/index.html?school=7CHealth&amp;\">TimelyCare<\/a>, a 24\/7 <strong>telehealth option<\/strong> offering no-cost virtual visits for physical and mental health concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>emergency or after-hours assistance,<\/strong> students should contact their proctor or call Campus Safety at <a href=\"tel:9096072000\">909.607.2000<\/a> for referral to the on-call dean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Billing and Campus Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payments and Student Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Families can find information about <strong>billing, payments and current balances<\/strong> through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/bao\/student-accounts\/\">Student Accounts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students are required to submit a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hmc.kualibuild.com\/app\/builder\/app\/643999db34cf16ffe7449e08\/run\">Tuition Payment Agreement<\/a>&nbsp;(TPA) by <strong>June 10<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/admission\/afford\/\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a> provides information about <strong>need-based aid, aid packages, required documents, deadlines<\/strong> and related policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/bao\/mailroom\/\">mailroom<\/a>, located in the Platt Campus Center, receives and <strong>distributes incoming mail<\/strong> and <strong>offers shipping supplies<\/strong> for various shippers\u2019 services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail to students should be addressed using the <strong>student&#8217;s name and mailbox number<\/strong> to 340 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711-3116.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/hmc.sodexomyway.com\/dining-near-me\/hoch-shanahan-dining-commons\">HMC dining locations<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/claremont.edu\/campus-life\/dining\/\">dining options across The Claremont Colleges<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students with <strong>dietary restrictions<\/strong> should contact <strong>Miguel Ruvalcaba<\/strong>, Senior Director for Dining Services, at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:m&#114;&#117;v&#97;&#108;&#99;aba&#64;&#104;&#109;c&#46;e&#100;u\">&#109;ru&#118;&#97;lc&#97;b&#97;&#64;hm&#99;.&#101;&#100;&#117;<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+19096070424\">909.607.0424<\/a> to discuss accommodation options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residential Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every residence hall has <strong>WiFi, a laundry room and cleaning supplies<\/strong> for public spaces. Case, Linde, and South residence halls have<strong> communal kitchens<\/strong>. Sontag has <strong>kitchens in every suite<\/strong>. Atwood has <strong>kitchens in efficiencies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/facilities-maintenance\/\">Office of Facilities and Maintenance<\/a> (F&amp;M) can assist your student with<strong> repairs, key card issues, moving\/storing furniture, lofting beds<\/strong> and other routine<strong> maintenance issues<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connect with Mudd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/parent-and-family-communications\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1430\">Find the best ways<\/a> to stay informed about <strong>campus news, community achievements and important updates<\/strong> year-round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/volunteer-support\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2489\">Explore volunteer opportunities<\/a> to learn how your family can <strong>stay connected, share your talents and support the Mudd community<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/hmcadmittedparents\">Admitted Families Facebook group<\/a> is a great place for incoming families to <strong>ask questions and meet other Mudd families<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your student is on campus, transition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/hmcparents\">HMC Families Facebook group<\/a> to <strong>continue engaging with and supporting fellow families<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join us on campus in February for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/family-weekend\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14\">Family Weekend<\/a> for opportunities to<strong> share in your student&#8217;s Mudd experience and build community<\/strong> in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single\"><div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/05\/TCC-campus.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-content-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-heading\">5C\/7C resources<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-mudd-showcase-single-copy\">\n<p>Harvey Mudd students also benefit from shared services and resources across The Claremont Colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-mudd-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/5-college-campus-resources\/\"><span>Shared Campus Resources<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mudd2021-right-sidebar right-sidebar\" id=\"right-sidebar\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office of Alumni and Family Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"tel:+19096218436\">909.621.8436<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:pare&#110;&#116;s&#64;&#104;&#109;&#99;&#46;e&#100;u\">p&#97;rents&#64;hm&#99;&#46;edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/schedule\/\">New Student Orientation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/family-orientation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4170\">Family Orientation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/deadlines\/\">Important Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/parents\/parent-family-faqs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4103\">Full Parent\/Family FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Reference Before ArrivalEverything families need before the semester begins. 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