Parents & Families
Families Weekend will be held on
September 25–27, 2026.
See a slideshow of images from Families Weekend 2025.
Read President Elizabeth Bradley’s remarks from the New Families Welcome event held on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Letters to Families
Elizabeth H. Bradley
President
Dear Families,
Welcome to Vassar! We are excited about meeting you on campus for the start of Fall Semester 2026, and I want to share a few details about what life will be like for your soon-to-be Vassar student. Here are a few key dates to keep in mind: Summer Engagement 2026 is a series of virtual events… Read more.
Carlos Alamo-Pastrana
Dean of the College
Dear Beloved Families of Vassar,
Welcome to a new semester, one shaped by possibility and the everyday practices that turn a campus into a community. Whether your student is arriving for the first time or returning with a little more steadiness in their step, at Vassar, we pair high expectations with deep care. Read more.
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Parents of New Students
There are a few important things your student needs to do before they arrive on campus. See the checklist on the New Students website.
Important Dates
Check the 2026–27 Academic Calendar for other key dates throughout the school year.
- Monday, August 24: Move-in Day and Check-in
- August 24–30: New Student Orientation
- September 2: Fall Convocation
- September 25–27: Families Weekend 2026
- December 18: Last Day of Semester
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