- 7:00 AM2hBreakfastEvents
Location: Gordon Commons Proceed to Gordon Commons for breakfast. - 8:00 AM8hCourse RegistrationEvents
Location: CCMPR (College Center, Multi-Purpose Room), CC204 All new students must come to the CCMPR (2nd floor) to finalize their schedules for the fall semester with a representative from the Office of the Registrar. Students register at specific times based on the number of units for which they were pre-registered and on a random draw number. The time for your registration is printed on your pink registration form. Don’t forget to bring your registration form, signed by your advisor, with you! All students must visit Registration on Friday to finalize schedules. - 8:00 AM8hWe Are Here TourCore events
Location: CC 204 Explore the campus with an Orientation Assistant to familiarize yourself with the locations of your classes and other essential resources. - 8:30 AM8hMatriculation Book SigningCore events
Location: President’s House/Patio Matriculation Book Signing: Visit with the President and/or a senior team member to sign the Matriculation Book! It is our oldest tradition. Students have been signing this book since 1865. Signing this book signifies that you are an official candidate for a degree at Vassar College and a community member. Please register for classes before attending this event. - 8:30 AM8hVoter RegistrationCore events
Location: Outside the College Center Multi-Purpose Room One last stop after you’ve registered for classes! Students from Democracy Matters will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about voting/voter registration and absentee ballots. The Vassar Votes team will help you register to vote either in Poughkeepsie or your hometown. Please have your state ID and social security number ready to ease the registration process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Vassar Votes. - 10:00 AM1hTransfer, Visiting, and Exchange (TVE) Q&AEvents
Location: Cushing MPR Curious about the social culture at Vassar? Stop by this Q&A session and have an opportunity to ask some of your fellow peers questions you want to know to help you adjust to a new school! - 11:30 AM1h 30mDeans, Dogs, and DrinksEvents
Location: Library Get to know members of the Dean of College Team. Stop by to learn a bit about how we support students and build community…and pet some therapy dogs while you’re at it! - 12:00 PM2hLunch & Wellness BreakEvents
Location: Gordon Commons Proceed to Gordon Commons for lunch.*Please pick up your Vassar water bottle at the Express - Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - 12:00 PM3hStudent Employment Job FairEvents
Location: College Center North & South Atrium Students can stop by to learn about some of Vassar's student job opportunities from on-campus employers and the Student Employment Office. If you have already been offered a job, Student Employment will also be available to help complete your pre-employment paperwork on-site. Be sure to bring your I-9 documents if you plan to complete that step! - 1:00 PM2hCenter for Career Education (CCE) Open HouseEvents
Location: Bartlett Center Auditorium Please join the CCE crew for a carnival-themed open house at the beautiful Bartlett Center! No matter what career path you are currently juggling, or whether you are aiming for the high-wire act of graduate and professional school, or just interested in seeing what our team has to offer. Drop in to learn about the support available for all of our carnival guests. Learn more about making an appointment, getting your resume started, and securing funding for that future internship. Prizes, food, fun and more! It’s never too early to get your ticket to the big show and learn how the CCE can help you reach your full potential. - 1:30 PM1h 30mFirst-Years’ Jummah Friday PrayersEvents
Location: Pratt House Want to learn more about being Muslim and Islam on campus? Curious about Islam? Come take part in our weekly Friday prayer or just observe. Meet the Muslim Students Association leaders and the advisor for Muslim Life. Yummy Halal food, upperclass students with great advice for college, and meeting other first years. We are an inclusive community and love people from all backgrounds. Hosted by Muslim Life. More info: sabaali@vassar.edu. - 3:00 PM2hStudent Living & Wellness Block PartyEvents
Location: Main South- Main 180 Join us at the Living Well Lounge for a casual block party—and a great chance to meet the Student Living and Wellness (SLW) Team! Whether you’re a first-year or a TVE, this is your chance to mingle with representatives from across our SLW areas, learn about how we support you, and discover all the resources available. We’ll also share some extra helpful info to help you settle in. Can’t wait to see you there! - 5:00 PM2h 30mDinner & Wellness BreakEvents
Location: Gordon Commons Meet up with your Fellow Group and join them for dinner at the Gordon Commons. - 5:30 PM3h 30mShabbat CrawlEvents
Location: Chabad House (150 College Ave) and The Bayit (51 Collegeview Ave) Shabbat shalom! Come get a taste of Jewish Life at Vassar with Jews of Color Caucus (JoCC) Vassar Chabad Student Community (VCSC) and Vassar Jewish Union (VJU) during our First Year Shabbat Crawl. At 5:30 p.m. we will begin gathering outside Joselyn (Joss). We'll walk together to The Chabad House at 6:00 PM. At 6:00 p.m. we will have students ready to meet you on campus and walk with you to The Chabad House. The Chabad House is located at 150 College Ave. We’ll begin with a joyous, family style, homemade Shabbat dinner with student leaders of JoCC, VCSC, and VJU at Chabad House at 6:15 p.m. We’ll then walk together to the Bayit for an inclusive and fun student-led Shabbat service starting around 7:30 p.m, followed by dessert and more hang out time at the Bayit. The Bayit is located at 51 Collegeview Ave. Hosted by Jewish Life. For more information, please contact Rabbi Bryan Mann at bryanmann@vassar.edu. - 9:00 PM2hMovie NightEvents
Location: Villard Room Vote for the movie we’ll watch by Monday, July 23 to have your voice heard. - 9:30 PM2h 29mLate Night at Gordon CommonsEvents
Location: Gordon Commons Grab a quick late-night snack at the Grill and Coffee n Sweets!
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