- 8:00 AM4h 30mMove-InCore events
Welcome to Vassar! Pull up to your House to move into your room. Keys and IDs will be available at your House. Our House Teams have eagerly awaited your arrival and will help ensure a smooth move-in process. After moving in, stay tuned for later activities. - 9:00 AM5hResource FairCore events
Location: Bridge for Laboratory Sciences (South Atrium, North Atrium, and Patio) After moving in, bring your parents/family to learn about various resources at Vassar College. Students, please stop to pick up your academic advising folders. Parents/Family, please pick up a Family Welcome Folder, which includes your meal voucher. - 9:00 AM6hStudent and Family MealEvents
Location: Gordon Commons Proceed to Gordon Commons for a meal—on us (your voucher is in the Family Welcome Folder given at the Resource Fair). - 1:00 PM30mStudent-Athlete Welcome-- First-Years & FamiliesAthletics
Location: Chapel All first-year student-athletes and their families are invited to participate in an information session with Michelle Walsh, Director of Athletics & Physical Education. Families of students considering trying out for any varsity or varsity club teams(s) are also welcome. Topics of discussion will include an overview of the sports programs, participation requirements, and resources for student-athletes and families. The session will conclude with an open question-and-answer period. - 2:30 PM1h 30mFirst Group Meeting (Orientation Assistant and Student Fellows)Core events
Location: Various/Homerooms Students will connect with their Student Fellows and get to know their Fellow Group ahead of going to their Homeroom to meet with their Orientation Assistant. There, they will learn more about the Orientation schedule and get to know some of their new classmates and the Orientation staff. - 3:00 PM1hPresident’s Welcome (Family & Friends)Events
Location: Chapel Join us for a special welcome from President Elizabeth Bradley, Dean of the Faculty Demetrius Eudell, Dean of the College Carlos Alamo, Dean of First-Years Mary Ellen Czesak, Associate Dean of the College for Student Growth and Engagement Wendy Maragh Taylor, Associate Dean of the College for Student Living and Wellness Luis Inoa, Vice President of the Vassar Student Association, Nicole Gao. - 4:00 PM1hReception and Family & Friends FarewellEvents
Location: Tent on Chapel Lawn (rain location: Villard Room) Join us on the Chapel Lawn for refreshments and a chance to connect with administrators from various campus offices. It's time to say farewell! This is the final event for families and friends during orientation. If you stay in the area longer, consider heading to The Salt Line to continue the conversation. Families received a discount card in their folder earlier today—take advantage of it! - 5:00 PM1h 15mStudent Fellow Group MealCore events
Location: Houses Every new student is placed in a Student Fellow group, a vibrant Vassar tradition, to support your holistic college transition. Meet up with your Student Fellow and the other new students in your group for the first time. Please proceed to the Gordon Commons by the rotation schedule. - 7:00 PM1hHouse Team MeetingEvents
Jewett, Raymond, Davison, Strong, Joss - 7:00 PM2h 15mHouse Team MeetingsCore events
Meet the House Fellow (live-in faculty member), House Advisor (live-in residential education administrator), and House Team (upperclass students) in your House! They each play significant roles in developing the House’s community, maintaining health and wellness, and infusing learning into our living environments. At this meeting, you will learn more about communal living, significant residential resources, and our residential curriculum, H.O.M.E.! - 8:15 PM1hHouse Team MeetingEvents
Cushing, Noyes, Lathrop, Main - 9:30 PM1h 30mLate Night at Gordon CommonsEvents
Grab a quick late-night snack at the Grill and Coffee n Sweets!
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