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
- September 26–28: Families Weekend 2025
- December 19: Last Day of Semester