QuestBridge applicants are given all the same considerations as any first-year applicant to Vassar College. Vassar College considers applications submitted by undocumented or DACA-mented students for the first-year class with the same consideration given to any other applicants when reviewing their application. Although funding is limited, the College is committed to meeting the full, demonstrated financial need of undocumented or DACA students admitted to Vassar following the same procedures Vassar uses to grant aid to accepted international students.
Admitted first-year students may defer entry to Vassar for one year with the permission of the Office of Admission. If deferred status is approved, a formal letter stating the conditions under which the deferral has been granted will be sent to the student. Students who may be offered admission to Vassar from the wait list after May 1 are not eligible to request a deferral of admission.
If the application fee poses a financial hardship, a fee waiver can be requested on the Common Application or the Coalition Application. Fee waivers are automatically offered to students who participated in the Vassar View program, QuestBridge Finalists, Veterans, and International applicants who are unable to use a credit card to pay the application fee.
Off-campus interviews are available for first-year applicants. Interviews are not required, but they are a great way to learn about Vassar from a new perspective. Not having an interview will not affect your admission decision. Click here for more information.
For Regular Decision, a mid-year report with first semester grades is required when available, typically by February 1. Students admitted during Early Decision I or II will also be asked to provide their first semester grades as soon as they become available.
Vassar requires two recommendations: one from your guidance counselor or school advisor, and one from a teacher in a core academic subject. If you wish, you may submit a third letter, either from another teacher or from someone else in your life who can share pertinent information. This is a chance for you to show the admission committee something else about yourself. For example, in the past, applicants have sent poetry, cartoons, art projects, photography, collages, short stories, videos, and short films.
It is your space, so if you choose to complete it, send something that is a reflection of you! Vassar will not require students to submit the SAT or ACT for the —, —, and — admission cycles, as part of a new pilot policy. First-year applicants will be able to decide whether or not to submit their test scores as a reflection of their academic abilities. Click here for details of the standardized testing requirements. Remember, we look at your application as a whole, and not just one particular element.
Yes, should you choose to submit your scores, we will take your highest combined test scores. Important Note: Applicants are advised not to wait until the last test date available for your application round.
In the event of test date postponements due to weather, or delays in test score releases, Vassar tries to work with students but cannot guarantee scores will arrive in time for applicants to be considered in their chosen application round.
Vassar seeks to make a college education affordable and accessible to all admitted students. Vassar meets the full demonstrated need of all admitted students, international or domestic, for all four years. Aid is need-based only; no merit scholarships are awarded meaning no scholarships for music, art, athletics, or academic performance. More on financial aid.
However, no matter what particular discipline you choose to major in, Vassar will provide you with the depth and breadth critical to a strong liberal arts education. Since Vassar does not have a core curriculum, students are able to complete a double major within four years.
Some students create their own majors, combining disciplines of particular personal interest. A large number of our students complete a major and a correlate sequence minor , sometimes in academically disparate fields.
See a list of majors and correlate sequences minors here. A maximum of 2 units of pre-matriculation examination-based credits will be awarded. The Office for Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising provides guidance and assistance to students planning to pursue careers in medicine and other careers in the health professions.
In collaboration with the Faculty Pre-Medical Advisory Committee, the office typically offers pre-med information sessions for first-year students within the first weeks of the semester. Students considering medicine, or one of the other careers in health care, are encouraged to attend this session and to make regular use of the services of the Pre-Health Advising Office throughout their Vassar careers.
Vassar students have a high rate of acceptance into schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary, etc. Pre-law Advising is handled by the Office of Career Development , also with faculty support. Both encourage students to come to their offices to discuss any questions they have with respect to pre-law studies and the law school application process.
Two-thirds of Vassar students ultimately pursue advanced studies. Community-Engaged Learning opportunities include hospitals, law firms, literary publications, nonprofit organizations, educational facilities, government offices, art galleries, museums, and financial firms.
Vassar students usually juniors may study abroad for one semester or for a full academic year. These programs are located in more than 60 countries. Financial assistance is available for students who wish to study away. The average class size is Many of our upper-level classes have fewer than 10 students. Apply Financial Aid. Read more Photo: Frankie Frost. Read more.
The Vassar College Department of Athletics announced its updated spectator protocols for the —22 academic year. Fans will be allowed at all Brewers home contests, but restrictions will be in place for certain venues.
Support Vassar Athletics. We at Vassar are committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a strong and inclusive campus community. Yes, you may bring a car, but you will certainly not need to have one on campus. The campus itself is easily walkable, and there are all sorts of shops and restaurants within walking distance of campus.
The college has a shuttle that goes to the supermarket, malls, etc. There are always students who are willing to give others a ride. First-year students are encouraged to wait a semester or two before bringing their car to campus in order to see if they find a car is really necessary.
Students will find that the campus network supports both Macs and PCs with ethernet, and the entire campus is also wireless. The Computer Center on campus is staffed with people who can help troubleshoot computing problems. Although it is not necessary to have your own computer, as there are clusters all over campus, students do find it a major convenience. This system allows students to print to virtually any public printer from any computer on the campus network.
Students have access to both black-and-white and color laser printers. There will be an activities fair for all new students. Every Vassar organization will have a table where you can learn about the group, ask about meetings and events, and join their mailing list. Current students welcome all new students and are happy to have new faces in their groups.
Vassar students work very hard, but they play hard as well. There are several all-campus social events sponsored each semester by the various student organizations and house leadership teams. Vassar boasts close to 1, events each year, ranging from guest speakers and performers—Philippe Petit, Solange Knowles, Jessica Williams The Daily Show , and Piper Kerman Orange Is the New Black , to name a few—to athletic events and music, dance, and theater performances.
Of course, many informal gatherings take place as well. Absolutely—we are a Division III school and firmly believe in an academic-athletic balance. Opponents are rarely more than a few hours away, and practices are scheduled so that you will never miss class. Our varsity athletes compete at a high level, but academics always take priority.
In addition, you are also able to take advantage of all the same extra-curricular clubs and organizations on campus as every other student. For information on a specific team, or to contact a coach, visit Vassar Athletics. Whether you are a varsity athlete or you enjoy the occasional workout, Vassar has excellent, state-of-the-art athletic facilities for each level of interest.
Outside, Vassar is home to numerous athletic fields, nine miles of trails, and even a nine-hole golf course. Vassar students are not required to use a gym pass to take advantage of the athletic facilities.
Students are expected to make responsible choices for themselves, including following state drinking laws. The reality is that binge drinking is typically not a part of our campus culture. Students definitely go to parties and have fun, but there are so many options that the focus is not on alcohol. With close to 1, on-campus events each year, there are plenty of opportunities for socializing without alcohol.
Vassar has a variety of advising programs that support our international students as well as a student-run group called VISA. The Office of International Services OIS offers a range of services to international students, and supports them in becoming acquainted both with Vassar and American culture.
OIS offers assistance on matters ranging from visas to taxes and employment, as well as connecting students with organizations on campus and organizing exciting events. In addition, we strongly encourage all international and overseas students to attend International Student Orientation, as we believe it will greatly facilitate the initial adjustment to Vassar and provide an opportunity to build long-lasting relationships.
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