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Tuck Bridge Resources Winter Session 1

Winter Bridge, Session 1 — December 1-20, 2024

We are delighted to have you here this winter. Below you will find everything you need to know prior to your arrival at Tuck, as well as some helpful information for when you arrive.

If there is something not covered here that you have a question about, please feel free to email us at TuckBridge@tuck.dartmouth.edu.

OVERVIEW

  • Program Arrival

    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

    Registration is between 1-3pm in McLaughlin Atrium in Raether Hall (44 Thayer Dr, Hanover, NH, 03755)

    **Expect registration to take 25 minutes so plan your arrival accordingly to make sure it is completed by 3pm.

    View the "First Day Schedule" for further information and the "Directions, Maps & Parking" section to find directions to/around campus.

    Can't get here before registration ends?                            
    Call the Bridge Office at 603-646-6459 or email TuckBridge@tuck.dartmouth.edu.

    Arriving in the area before the program starts?
    See our "Local Accommodations" section to book a hotel room.

  • First Day Schedule (Sunday, December 1)

    Registration Drop-In

    1-3pm
    McLaughlin Atrium, Raether Hall
    Registration address: Dartmouth College, Raether Hall, 44 Thayer Dr, Hanover, NH 03755
    **Registration will take approximately 25 minutes so please plan your arrival accordingly to make sure it is completed by 3pm.

    • Meal cards and building access cards will be picked up at this time.

    • View our "Directions, Maps & Parking" section to find directions to/around campus.

    Welcome Session/Orientation

    3:15-4pm
    Georgiopoulos Classroom, Raether Hall

    Tour of Tuck

    4–4:30pm
    Georgiopoulos Classroom, Raether Hall

    Class

    4:45-6:15pm
    Georgiopoulos Classroom, Raether Hall

    Dinner downtown: Molly's Restaurant or Dunk's Sports Grill

    6:30-8:30pm
    Meal voucher provided.

  • Program Departure 

    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

    After the morning Capstone Project presentations, a required component of the program in order to receive a certificate, there will be a closing lunch from 12:15-1pm.

    View the "Last Day Schedule" tab for further information.

    If for any reason you need to leave early, you must contact a member of the Bridge staff as soon as possible.

    Departing from the area after 2pm?
    See our "Local Accommodations" section to book a hotel room. 

  • Last Day Schedule (Friday, December 20)

    Continental Breakfast

    7:45–11am 
    Outside Classrooms

    Final Project Presentations

    8am-12:15pm
    Classrooms

    Parents will be invited to watch the presentations in-person or virtually.

    Closing Lunch

    12:15-1pm
    McLaughlin Atrium, Raether Hall

     

    Families are welcome to attend the final presentations and the graduation luncheon. Please RSVP with the Bridge Program office if you plan to have guests on the last day.

PREPARE

  • What should I Bring?

    Course materials will be provided via Canvas.
     

    Please bring the following items with you:

    • Backpack

    • 1-2 business outfits (Suggested business professional attire: suitcoat/sport coat/blazer, button-down/dress shirt, tie, and dress pants/skirt)

    • Study materials (pens, notebook, etc.)

    • Laptop computer 

    • Ear buds/headphones

    • Reusable Water bottle

     

    If you forget any items, there is a CVS Pharmacy within a short walking distance from the Tuck Campus.

  • Dress Code Recommendations

    The dress code for the program is casual (see examples of past participants here) however we recommend that you bring some business attire with you for specific occasions including the class photo, LinkedIn headshots, final capstone presentations, and interviewing with recruiters (if applicable).

    We suggest the following attire for these specific events: suitcoat/sport coat/blazer, button-down/dress shirt, tie, and dress pants/skirt.

    If you are in need of any professional clothing items, we will have a limited amount of options available that were generously donated by Tuck MBA students to our program participants. Please inquire at the Bridge desk during the program.

    DARTMOUTH STUDENTS ONLY: Dartmouth has a fund that can help cover the cost of professional attire, for more information visit the Dartmouth 4E Fund website.

  • COVID protocol

    Please review Dartmouth's website related to Covid information and expectations.

  • Share your Bridge acceptance with your social networks

    SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!
    Check out our social media toolkit to share your Bridge acceptance, and don’t forget to follow and tag us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Here is an example from a former participant.

DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAPS & PARKING

  • Directions to Campus

    Tuck is located on the Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, NH, near the intersection of Interstates 89 and 91.

    Address of Bridge Registration: Dartmouth College, Raether Hall lobby, 44 Thayer Dr, Hanover, NH 03755


    School Address: Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, 100 Tuck Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-9000
     

     

    DIRECTIONS BY AIR

    MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT (Manchester, NH): About 80 miles southeast of Hanover. Rental cars are available.

    BURLINGTON AIRPORT (Burlington, VT): About 75 miles northwest of Hanover. Rental cars are available.

    BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT (Boston, MA): About 120 miles southeast of Hanover. Rental cars are available. From the airport, drive through the Callahan Tunnel, follow signs to I-93 north, then follow the "By Car" directions from Boston above.

    Dartmouth Coach provides bus transportation from Logan Airport and from Boston's South Station to the Hanover Inn on the Dartmouth campus. For more information, see directions below.

    BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL FIELD (Hartford, CT): About 150 miles, or 2-1/2 hours driving time, from campus. All rental car agencies are available as well as car service.

    LEBANON AIRPORT: The Lebanon Airport offers daily service between Lebanon, N.H. and Boston via Cape Air. The airport is located about 10 miles from Hanover. Taxi service and rental cars are available.

     

    DIRECTIONS BY BUS

    From Boston:
    DARTMOUTH COACH offers daily service to the Hanover Inn from Boston's Logan Airport and South Station (1-800-637-0123).

    GREYHOUND provides service to the bus station in nearby White River Junction, VT, about five miles from campus; taxi service is available. (1-800-231-2222).

    From New York City:
    DARTMOUTH COACH offers luxury motorcoach service between the Yale Club in Midtown Manhattan and the Hanover Inn (one stop in Stamford, CT). (800-637-0123).

    GREYHOUND provides service to the bus station in nearby White River Junction, VT, five miles from campus; taxi service is available. (800-231-2222).

     

    DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

    AMTRAK provides daily passenger service from Washington, Philadelphia, New York, and intermediate points to nearby White River Junction, VT, which is about five miles from campus; taxi service is available.

    LOCAL BUS SERVICE

    ADVANCE TRANSIT is a local bus service that serves the Upper Valley region, including Hanover. All are welcome to ride the buses free of charge. Advance Transit also provides shuttle service around campus, including buses to and from remote parking lots. 

  • Campus Maps

    Address: Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, 100 Tuck Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-9000

    Address of Tuck Bridge Registration: Dartmouth College, Raether Hall lobby, 44 Thayer Dr, Hanover, NH 03755

ACADEMICS

  • Schedule Overview

    A full detailed schedule will be provided once you have access to Canvas.


    DAILY OVERVIEW

    Here is a typical day at Bridge (all times are approximate):

    7:30-8:30 am: Breakfast, Byrne Hall
    8:30–11:45 am: Morning classes (with AM break)
    11:45 am–1:15 pm: Lunch Break and Career Development Programs
    1:15–4:30 pm: Afternoon classes (with PM break)
    5–7 pm: Dinner
    5–9:30 pm: Study Group meetings/Capstone work

    Review a sample schedule of the full program.

     

    Students earn a certificate upon completion of the intensive three-week program, which requires more time commitment than a full-time job. Expect 50-60 hours of program involvement per week (class and evening study group time). All Bridge classes/events are scheduled in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and students are required to be present for all synchronous (live) programming. For these reasons, students cannot attend Bridge if they have a concurrent job, internship, or if they are participating in other classes (ie. Dartmouth Sophomore Summer).

    You will be busy with homework, study group meetings, and review sessions in the evenings. During the program, you will work on a comprehensive valuation project. The project concludes with presentations on the last day of the program, right before the Bridge graduation luncheon.

    In order to satisfactorily complete the program, you must be present at the project presentations on the morning of the last day. There is a closing Graduation luncheon after the presentations. The program will conclude around 1pm. Families are welcome to attend the final presentations and the graduation luncheon. Please RSVP with the Bridge Program office if you plan to have guests on the last day.

  • Attendance Policy

    Full participation in Bridge is expected and required in order to receive a completion certificate. 

    Attendance at class and study group meetings is mandatory, unexcused absences will not be tolerated.

    In the event of illness or extenuating circumstances please notify a Bridge staff member prior to your absence. Students are also responsible for communicating absences to faculty, your BA, and study group, as well as completing any missed work. If your situation requires you to miss multiple classes, consult a Bridge staff member immediately. Failure to adhere to this attendance policy may result in dismissal from the program without a completion certificate.

ON-CAMPUS INFORMATION

  • Meals

    You will be given a meal card at registration that can be used at any Dartmouth dining facility currently open on campus.  This card has an allocated amount of money on it to last the entire program. If you use up your monetary allotment prior to the end of the program you will be responsible for covering the rest of your meals. Meals are normally eaten in Byrne Hall, Tuck’s dining facility, except on the weekends. Some meals will be at other locations at Tuck.

  • Lodging

    During Winter Bridge, Dartmouth students with approved fall and/or winter housing will apply for interim housing on DartHub’s Housing StarPortal to stay in your undergraduate on-campus housing assigned by the Dartmouth Housing Office. For those students not confirmed for living on-campus in the fall and/or winter, you will stay at the Hanover Inn Dartmouth for an additional subsidized charge of $3,000, unless you have made alternative housing arrangements.

    Non-Dartmouth students, and Dartmouth students not living on-campus in the fall and/or winter, will have lodging coordinated through Tuck Bridge at the Hanover Inn Dartmouth for an additional subsidized fee of $3,000.

  • Mail

    Mail/packages can be sent to you at the following address during the program:

    [Your Name]
    c/o Tuck Business Bridge Program
    Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth                   
    100 Tuck Hall
    Hanover, NH 03755
     

  • Computing

    We require each Bridge participant to bring a laptop computer when they come to Tuck. The entire Dartmouth campus, including Tuck, has wireless internet access.

    The Tuck Information Technology Office will not be able to service any personal laptops during your time at Tuck. If you have any problems with your personal computer, the Bridge staff can provide information for local computer support. Loaner laptops may be available if your computer needs to be repaired. 

     

    Canvas (Course Management System)

    Prior to your arrival and during the program, you will be using a web-based course management system called Canvas. You can find most of your course materials and other resources on Canvas. Canvas will also be your main form of communication with your classmates and faculty and staff.

    You will be sent login information for Canvas prior to the program.

  • Alcohol & Drug Policy

    Once you have access to Canvas, you will be asked to sign and submit an honor code form before arriving at Tuck. See the "Waiver and Honor Code" section to view the documents.
     

    All Bridge students are prohibited from possessing or consuming any alcoholic beverage, including beer, wine, spirits, or other alcoholic beverage, in any indoor or outdoor area of the Tuck campus, including the residence hall rooms, the courtyards, the classrooms, and the dining halls. Public intoxication is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold, served, or consumed at social functions by or to Bridge students. These policies apply to all Bridge students, regardless of your age.

    Bridge students are prohibited from possessing or consuming illicit drugs, including prescription drugs not prescribed for the student, in any indoor or outdoor area of the Tuck campus, including the residence hall rooms, the courtyards, the classrooms, and the dining halls.

    Students found intoxicated, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs on Tuck’s campus will be subject to disciplinary action by the Bridge Program Disciplinary Committee. In addition, any violation of Dartmouth College’s alcohol and drug policy by a Bridge student who is also enrolled at Dartmouth will be reported to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs of Dartmouth College.

    Electronic cigarettes of any kind are prohibited in all Tuck buildings.

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