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We’re excited to offer two essential events to kick-start your VTSU experience: Summer and Fall Orientation!  Please RSVP for both events so you’re fully prepared for the journey ahead. We can’t wait to see you at both orientations! 

Students who study in-person at VTSU Learning sites are invited to attend orientation at any of our campus-based events listed below. This does not replace any program-specific orientation activities that may be required for select learning sites.

Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation is all about getting you ready for the year ahead. You’ll learn about campus resources, connect with key departments, and meet fellow students. It’s designed to help you take care of all the important business so you can be clear and confident about what’s next. 

If you’re unable to attend in person because you’re not within traveling distance of a campus, or for another reason, don’t worry! Your Student Success Advisor will review important information with you during your on-boarding meeting, and you can always reach out to them with questions. You can also email VTSU Student Activities with any questions specific to orientation at StudentActivities@VermontState.edu

Summer Orientation Events

Please take a moment to complete this form to let us know if you’ll be joining us or not: Summer Orientation RSVP Form.  

Even if you don’t register in advance, or if your plans change, you’re always welcome to drop by and join us, whether you’ve signed up or not. We’d love to see you there!  

Fall Orientation

Fall Orientation is your official kickoff to an exciting new semester! This is your chance to meet your fellow incoming students, connect with VTSU faculty, staff, and student leaders, and participate in fun, interactive activities that will help you feel at home on campus. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start your journey at VTSU with the right connections and a strong sense of community. We can’t wait to see you there! 

All new undergraduate students (commuter and residential) are expected to attend Fall Orientation as it’s a fantastic way to get to know VTSU, meet new people, and set yourself up for a successful semester ahead. Students who participate in orientation programs tend to have better academic and social transitions, and we want you to start strong! 

That said, we understand that sometimes things come up. If you’re unable to attend, it is important that you let us know on the RSVP form below so we can make sure to provide you with details about how to access the information and SWAG from the event. You can always reach out to your Student Success Advisor with any questions.  We’re all here to support you. 

The Fall Orientation Event Schedule will be published in early July. In the meantime, hold the dates: 

Please take a moment to complete this form to let us know if you’ll be joining us or not: Fall Orientation RSVP Form 

Even if you don’t register in advance, or if your plans change, you’re always welcome to drop by and join us, whether you’ve signed up or not. We’d love to see you there! 

Jump to: | August 2026 Online Orientation | October 2026 Online Orientation

Online Orientation for Students Starting Your Program in August 2026 

We invite you to join us for a live online orientation session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 7:00pm – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  This event is hosted specifically for fully online students starting in the fall semester!

Representatives from key areas across the university will be there to share helpful information and tips to support you as you prepare for the fall semester. There will also be plenty of time for questions, so you can start the term feeling confident and connected. 

We’re excited to welcome you to VTSU and help you start the fall semester off strong. Please take a moment to complete this form to let us know if you’ll be joining us or not: Online Orientation RSVP Form  

Even if you don’t register in advance, or if your plans change, you’re always welcome to drop in and join us, whether you’ve signed up or not. We’d love to see you there! 

If you can’t join us, the information we review will be available to you in the New Student On-boarding Canvas Class.   

Meeting Info: 

• Time: Aug 18, 2026 7:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
• Join Zoom Meeting 
• https://vsc.zoom.us/j/93630354508
• Meeting ID: 936 3035 4508 

Online Orientation for Students Starting Your Program in October 2026

We invite you to join us for a live online orientation session on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  This event is hosted specifically for fully online students who are starting with VTSU in October.

Students planning an October start who are ready to complete orientation before August 18 may attend the August 18 Orientation listed above instead of the October session, or attend both (we’d be happy to see you again!). Program content will be the same.

Representatives from key areas across the university will be there to share helpful information and tips to support you as you prepare for the fall semester. There will also be plenty of time for questions, so you can start the term feeling confident and connected. 

We’re excited to welcome you to VTSU and help you start the fall semester off strong. Please take a moment to complete this form to let us know if you’ll be joining us or not: Online Orientation RSVP Form   

Even if you don’t register in advance, or if your plans change, you’re always welcome to drop in and join us, whether you’ve signed up or not. We’d love to see you there! 

If you can’t join us, the information we review will be available to you in the New Student On-boarding Canvas Class.   

Meeting Info: 

• Time: Oct 13, 2026 7:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
• Join Zoom Meeting 
• https://vsc.zoom.us/j/99071374000
• Meeting ID: 990 7137 4000 

Information coming soon!