We can’t wait to welcome you to Vermont State University!
Our staff are here to help you discover all the resources available to support your success at VTSU.
Jump to: Summer Orientation | Fall Orientation
We’re excited to offer two essential events to kickstart 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!
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 StudentActiviteis@VermontState.edu.
Summer Orientation Events
Castleton
Monday, July 20, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
Johnson
Friday, July 17, 2026
Lyndon
Friday, July 24, 2026
Randolph
Friday, July 31, 2026
Williston
Friday, June 26, 2026
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:
Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon and Randolph
Move-in is Thursday, August 20 (for those who will be living on campus) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Orientation for all incoming students: Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23
First day of classes: Monday, August 24
Williston
Move-in is Friday, August 21 (for those who will be living on campus) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Orientation for all incoming students: Friday, August 21 – Sunday August 23
First day of classes: Monday, August 24
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: Summer 2026 Online Orientation | August 2026 Online Orientation | October 2026 Online Orientation
Online Orientation for Students Starting Your Program in Summer 2026
We invite you to join us for a live online orientation session on May 19, 2026, 7:00pm-8:00pm Eastern Time. This event is hosted specifically for fully online students starting in the summer 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 summer 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: May 19, 2026 7:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Join Zoom Meeting
- https://vsc.zoom.us/j/91710415629
- Meeting ID: 917 1041 5629
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!
Questions?
Please contact the office of the Student Activities team at StudentActivities@VermontState.edu
