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The University of Vermont community is thrilled to welcome you to the Catamount Family for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester! As you prepare for the exciting journey ahead, we want you to know that we are here to support you every step of the way. Throughout the summer, we will send you weekly emails to remind you of due dates, upcoming UVM events, exciting opportunities, and other helpful information. There will be opportunities to meet other students, learn more about your new community, and engage with staff and faculty that are ready to support your journey.
To begin your process, we have created an individualized New Student Checklist containing many 'to-do' items and their respective due dates that must be completed before arriving on campus in August. We will add more items to your checklist in the upcoming months. To access your New Student Checklist, log in to your UVM Applicant Status page, and click the green 'View Your Checklist' button.
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Submit your Housing Contract and Roommate Groups by May 18
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Be sure to complete the 2026-27 Academic Year Housing Contract in your housing portal by May 18 at 8:00 AM Even though you will be here in the summer, you do not need to complete the Summer Contract.
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Find a Roommate (if you choose)
As a STEM Scholars student, you have additional time (until May 18) to identify a roommate via ZeeMee and create a roommate group within the housing portal. Please note that your roommate must be a member of the STEM Scholars program.
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Finding a roommate is not required and if you do not create a roommate group, you will select a room during room selection and the other student in the program who selects the same room will be your roommate.
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Enter a Pre-Orientation Program Lottery by May 4
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If you would like to join a UVM TREK trip or attend UVM GO Montreal after your Summer Bridge Program is over, enter the lottery by Monday, May 4!
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Vote for the 2026 UVM Convocation T-shirt 🗳️
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The Orientation Office wants to hear from YOU! Incoming students receive a free t-shirt to wear during the Convocation and Twilight Induction ceremonies. The t-shirt design is unique to your cohort and you have the opportunity to vote on the design. You must log in with your UVM email to access the form. Voting closes on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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New Student Insight Sessions (NSIS)
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New Student Insight Sessions (NSIS) are a series of virtual sessions designed to introduce you to the many resources and support services available at UVM. These sessions will help you feel more prepared and confident as you begin your college journey.
All sessions will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Links to join will be emailed to you prior to each session and will also be available on our website.
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Your New Student Orientation is August 27-30, 2026 for all new first-year and transfer students joining the UVM community. During New Student Orientation, you'll be in a group with other students in your Learning Community and your college. It will be a great opportunity to expand your UVM circle after your summer program. Throughout orientation, there will be specific events to help you make connections with peers, and important resources so you can start building your UVM community.
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Family and Supporter Orientation
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An optional in-person Family and Supporter Orientation program will be held on both move-in days, August 26 and 27. This event offers a warm welcome and helpful insights for families and supporters as students settle into life at UVM. Check out our Families and Supporters webpage for more details.
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Meet the Orientation Team Leads!
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Our Orientation Team Leaders are students who help lead and plan New Student Orientation. Each Team Lead manages a group of Orientation Leaders. They are really excited to meet incoming students and share their advice about New Student Orientation, life at UVM, and living in Burlington. If you want to learn more about our Team Leads and Orientation Leaders, follow @uvmorientation on Instagram.
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Email: orientation@uvm.edu
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