Family Support FAQs

Your student can get help immediately by contacting these resources, which are available 24/7:

• Call 911 for any life-threatening emergency.  

• Call the Counseling Center at 603-646-9442. During regular business hours: the student should identify that they would like a crisis appointment. After regular business hours: Choose option 1 to connect directly with a mental health crisis provider.

• Call the Uhelp Crisis Line: 1-833-646-1526 (if calling from the United States, Canada, or Caribbean); 1-984-268-2016 (from other locations around the world). 

• Call or text National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.  

• Call the Dartmouth Department of Safety and Security (DoSS) any time (24/7/365) at 603-646-4000 or use the LiveSafe App to report an incident of concern. The LiveSafe App allows for anonymous reporting to DoSS. 

• Every student is assigned to a dean from the Undergraduate Deans Office (UDO). Their dean serves as an advisor and can help them in many areas of their academics, from establishing and revising their D-Plan, registering for classes, choosing a major, understanding their graduation requirements, etc. 

• Each House Community has professional Assistant Directors, a House Professor, Resident Fellows and Undergraduate Advisors (UGAs) available to answer questions and offer support. Students are encouraged to get to know their House Community staff and go to them for questions and support related to their housing situation or other concerns. If they can't help, they will know who to refer your student to. 

• The 24/7 Nursing Advice Line is available around the clock: 603-646-9440.

• Students can visit Primary Care and Preventive Medicine and make an appointment for confidential health care at Dartmouth Student Health Service (also known as "Dick's House").  

• If necessary, students can confidentially rest and recover at the Inpatient Nursing Department (free of charge) if they need overnight care in an infirmary. 

• Engage with the Student Wellness Center by attending one of their weekly programs designed to increase wellbeing, scheduling a Wellness Check-In, utilizing the Tranquility Room or visit the therapy dogs.   

• Access information about counseling support from Health Services and schedule an appointment if needed.   

• Connect with the Tucker Center to access pastoral counseling. 

• Make an appointment to talk it over with their dean from the Undergraduate Deans Office (UDO) or visit UDO's drop-in hours. 

• Visit the Academic Skills Center to connect with the study strategy group or peer tutors, or meet with an academic coach. 

Students with documented conditions may be eligible for accommodations at Dartmouth. Students can apply for services with the Student Accessibility Services. (Please note that the accommodations and supports provided in high school are not always appropriate or applicable at the college level. Consider reading "College Accommodations Aren't Like High School Accommodations" to learn more.) 

• Students can engage with affinity groups through the Office of Pluralism and Leadership (OPAL), the Native American Program, the First-Generation Office, and other resources that support community-based student organizations and offer heritage and history celebrations, as well as leadership and educational training.  

• They can connect with the Tucker Center to explore within their faith community, participate in interfaith programs, or access pastoral counseling.  

• Students are encouraged to explore and join student clubs and organizations that they may be interested in using the Dartmouth Groups online portal.  

• Another resource is the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC), which has many student groups dedicated to outdoor activities 

• Explore and join student clubs and organizations that they may be interested in using the Dartmouth Groups online portal  

• Connect with the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC), which has many student groups dedicated to outdoor activities. 

• Reach out to the Center for Social Impact, where students can participate and find leadership opportunities in their many programs, including immersion trips, youth mentoring, local volunteering and much more. 

Dartmouth's Student Involvement team helps students get involved with various activities and supports the student leaders who plan and execute many of Dartmouth's favorite traditions, like the Bonfire in fall term, Winter Carnival in winter term, and Green Key @ Collis in spring term. 

• The Office of Greek Life and Student Societies (GLASS) supports these organizations, and their frequently asked questions may be helpful. 

• Students can also review the procedures for rushing a Greek organization. 

• Many students also find community and belonging outside the Greek system. Students can explore and join student clubs and organizations that they may be interested in using the Dartmouth Groups online portal  

• See all resources under "Finding belonging" and "Getting involved" above.

Within Residential Life, each House Community has professional staff, a House Professor, Resident Fellows and Undergraduate Advisors (UGAs) available to answer questions and offer support. Students are encouraged to get to know their House Community staff and go to them for questions and support related to their housing situation or other concerns. If they can't help, they will know who to refer your student to. 

• Returning students must re-apply for housing every term. They should follow the schedule so they do not miss any deadlines. Note: First-year students do not need to apply for winter and spring housing during their first year.

• The Housing office is responsible for collecting undergraduate student housing applications and assigning students to their housing assignment each term. Students can also contact the office directly with additional questions.  

Students are encouraged to engage with Dartmouth's Center for Career Design (DCCD) as early as their first year. Students use the Handshake platform to access career design resources and support. They can view the DCCD's weekly newsletter, make an appointment with a career coach, or stop by the DCCD's in-person drop-in hours. 

• International students are strongly encouraged to schedule a meeting with an immigration advisor at Office of Immigration and Visa Services (OVIS) as early as their first term.  

• The International Student Experience Office can also support non-immigration related concerns. Students can make an appointment or email the team.  

• Also available are general DREAM Act and DACA resources.  

• The dining halls are equipped to help all students access nutritious foods, including vegetarian, kosher, halal, and allergy-sensitive options. 

• Starting with their first term, students select from a variety of meal plans during their residential terms (when they are taking classes on campus).  

• All students have a Dartmouth ID card, or a DartCard. This gives them access to dining plans and allows them to check-out library books, access residence halls and attend athletic events. 

• Student accounts are paid through a system called "D-Pay". Students can enroll in a payment plan or make payments through D-Pay. 

• Students are encouraged to review the cost of attendance and get in touch with the Financial Aid office to discuss their financial aid award. 

• When necessary, students can apply for support from the 4E Fund, (which helps cover expenses related to "Essentials, Enrichment, Experiences, and Emergencies"). Students apply through DartHub. 

• Dartmouth Dining provides a food shelf with free food and cooking provisions available for free.  

• A free market thrift store and other cost-saving resources are available to students, along with free outdoor clothing and equipment rental from the Outdoor Programs Office.  

• If students are looking for employment on campus, they can explore the opportunities and support available through the Student Employment Office.