Transitions FAQs
Transitions at a glance
Participants
All students (domestic or international) who identify as a person of color
Participation Expectation
Students — optional
Families— optional
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is invited to Transitions?
Invitations to domestic students are sent based on how the student has self-identified racially and ethnically at the time of their application to Milton Academy. If the student self-identifies as having a racial and ethnic identity that has been historically marginalized in the context of the United States, they are invited to the Transitions Program.
Students invited to Transitions may self-identify as:
• Black, African-American, Caribbean American
• Latinx
• East Asian, Southeast Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander
• South Asian, Indian, Asian American
• Greater Middle Eastern, Arab American
• Indigenous, First Nation Heritage
• Multiracial
Q. Can I take my child off campus during Transitions?
No. To ensure that Transitions participants have the full community building and bonding experience, students are not allowed to leave campus during Transitions.
Q. Can my child stay overnight in my hotel room but still participate in the Transitions?
No. To ensure that Transitions participants have the full community building and bonding experience, students are not allowed to leave campus during Transitions.
Q. Does my child have to move out between the end of Transitions and the beginning of New Student Orientation?
No. New Student Orientation is a residential program for all new students and Transitions participants will remain in the dorms throughout the two programs.
For boarding students participating in Transitions, upon their arrival they will move into their assigned rooms for the school year.
Q. If I attend the Transitions Family Welcome, do I need to return for the New Student and Family Welcome?
No. The parent programming is designed so you do not need to return, however, the New Student & Family Welcome is an opportunity to meet parents of students who do not identify as people of color which may include your child’s roommate, members of their advising group, etc.
Q. My child is an international student, but has a lot of familiarity with US culture due to our frequent travel/current schooling. Should they participate in Transitions?
Each child’s needs are different. International students who identify as students of color as well as those seeking to understand US culture and context should attend Transitions.
