Welcome to Vassar! We are excited to welcome you to the Class of 2029. On this website, you will find everything you need to prepare for your first year as a Vassar student.

To get you started, here are the pre-arrival checklists:

 

Key Dates

Be sure to check the 2025–26 Academic Calendar for important dates throughout the school year.

For Students

  • Mid-May: Set up your Vassar email account as soon as you receive instructions from the Office of Admission
  • Monday, August 25: Move-in Day and Check-in
  • August 25–31: New Student Orientation

For Families