July 22, 2026

Hi {{Lived-Mailing-Name}},

We can't believe it's almost August! Hopefully, you're already thinking about what you might need at UVM this year. If you're looking for some guidance, here are a couple of handy links:

* Room Essentials (scroll down the page to find the list)
* Microwave & Refrigerator Rental (most rooms only have space for one, so make sure you talk to your roommate(s))
* Laptop Computer Requirements
* Must Download Apps

There is so much to look forward to this year and we are here to help you start the semester feeling prepared. Keep working on your New Student Checklist and let us know if we can help you with any tasks!

Important Due Dates 📌

There are key items on the New Student Checklist that we want to make sure are on your radar and are completed before you arrive to campus this fall.

-Setting up CATcard - due ASAP, you will be using your CATcard at New Student Orientation to access your Residence Hall and all meals

-Club Interest Survey - due August 15th

-Vector Learning Modules - due August 14th

-Pre-Enrollment Survey - due August 23rd

Be sure to complete these items on your New Student Checklist to stay on track!

New Student Checklist

Upcoming New Student Insight Sessions💡

Join us tomorrow night, Thursday July 23th at 7:00pm (ET), for Your Guide to Move-In Day with University Housing and Dining

You'll learn everything you need to know about move-in, from packing to parking!

Join the Move-In session here

All sessions are held at Eastern Time (ET). Links for upcoming sessions are posted to the New Student Insight Sessions webpage. Sessions are recorded, captioned, and posted 10-14 business days after they occur.

CONNECT WITH CATAMOUNTS!

Zee Mee Live Event July 29 at 7:00 PM

Meet Seth and Aislinn (UVM Class of 2028) on Zee Mee for an AMA (ask me anything) session! Bring questions you have about life at UVM, New Student Checklist tasks, orientation, where you can find the best matcha in Burlington, what's the best dining hall on campus, or any other question about UVM that has been buzzing in your brain.

Seth and Aislinn are happy to share their experiences at UVM with you. Find them in the Committed Students Live Events Channel starting at 7:00 PM!

Join the Zee Mee Live

UVM GO COMMUNITY SPOTS OPEN

UVM GO Community is a Pre-Orientation Program (POP) for incoming first year and transfer students living on campus. Experience the very best of Burlington while you make new friends, connect with faculty and staff, and settle into campus three days before New Student Orientation. Your program options vary based on your campus housing zone - see your choices on the UVM GO website, and then click through to sign up for your favorite. It’s that easy!

Dates: Sunday, August 23 - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Need-based discounts are available. Email uvmgo@uvm.edu for more information. Registration is rolling… but not for long, so sign up soon!

CATAMOUNT CURIOUSITY 😺

What is WOW?

Week of Welcome (affectionately known as “WOW”) is a favorite UVM tradition that celebrates the start of each new semester (Monday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 8). This week is filled with awesome (FREE) events, from the Department of Student Life, and other departments, colleges, and student organizations - all in an effort to help you connect to your campus and your peers! Get free coffee, learn about student orgs, enjoy a game night, watch a free movie, and take a trip to the Champlain Valley Fair. There are activities and events for everyone!

Week of Welcome

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Phone: (802) 656-4136

Email: orientation@uvm.edu

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm ET

OUR COMMON GROUND VALUES

Visit the Our Common Ground webpage to learn more.

University of Vermont

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