New Students

Advising Information Sessions

Thursday, August 29, 2024
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Study Abroad 101: What You Need to Know Now! Language Preparation, Application Process, and More

  • 9:00 a.m.–9:55 a.m.
  • Rocky 200

Faculty from language departments and programs will give an overview of the benefits of language study and its value to a well-rounded liberal arts education. The Director of International Programs will introduce study abroad opportunities around the world, which are available through Vassar programs in Madrid, Bologna, and Paris or other approved programs in Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Pre-Health

  • 10:05 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
  • Rocky 300

Members of the Pre-Med Advisory Committee and the Pre-Health Advisor will give an overview of the requirements for preparation to apply to medical and other schools in the health professions. After this meeting students can begin revising their fall course selections in preparation for their advisor meetings.

Pre-Law

  • 11:05 a.m.–11:35 a.m.
  • Rocky 300

Join Vassar’s pre-law advisors to learn what it means to be “pre-law” at Vassar, what you can do now to make yourself a great law school candidate, and how to take advantage of campus resources to help you succeed! Admission to law school remains competitive and early preparation can make all the difference. Hosted by the pre-law advisors in Career Development (Stacy Bingham, Nick Migliorino, and Jannette Swanson) and faculty pre-law advisor Taneisha Means (Political Science).

Pre-Engineering

  • 11:05 a.m.–11:35 a.m.
  • Rocky 310

The Dual-Degree Engineering Academic Advisor and Casey Trocino, Assistant Dean of Studies, will give an overview of the preparation requirements to apply for the Vassar-Dartmouth dual-degree engineering program. After this meeting, students can begin revising their fall course selections in preparation for their advisor meetings.

Education Certificate

  • 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
  • Maria Mitchell Observatory, Room 212 (Dome Room)

Education Department faculty will give a short presentation about the requirements for becoming certified to teach at the elementary and secondary levels and answer any questions about the process.

Choral/Voice Lessons

  • 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Martel Recital Hall, Skinner Hall of Music

All students interested in singing in the choirs (Women’s Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Chamber Singers) or auditioning for voice lessons should attend one of these sessions. There will be a short presentation followed by Q&A.

Art and Architecture

  • 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  • Taylor Hall, Room 102

All students currently pre-registered for Art 105, wishing to enroll, or just curious about Art History at Vassar, are invited to attend.

Dance and Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre

  • 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Sanders Classroom, 013

Faculty members will give an overview of Dance courses, participation in Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre, VRDT audition information, and Dance correlate offerings.

English Department AP and General Information

  • 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Sanders Classroom Auditorium

Wendy Graham, department Chair, will explain policies and procedures for advanced course placement in English and provide a general introduction to the Department. Students wishing to take a 200-level English course in their first year should attend this meeting. Students with questions about the department or the major are also encouraged to attend.