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Information for Seniors

May 20-24 Senior Week

The Senior Class Council and the Council of Black Seniors plan and sponsor a variety of activities for graduates. You will receive specific Senior Week Activities information under separate cover.
For further information, please call (845) 437-5370.

Graduation Announcements:

To order announcements and other graduation products, see enclosed information.

Jostens: 1-800-854-7464; or www.shop.Jostens.com.

Video Recordings and Photographs:

A videographer and a photographer will record the commencement ceremony and photograph you as you receive your diploma. Information will be sent to your home address.

Video Image Productions: 413-863-8035

Chappell Photography Studio: 1-800-247-3435

Yearbook Information:

The Vassarion is available at the Vassar College Bookstore. For further information write to:

Vassarion, Box 171, or email: yearboook@vassar.edu

Commencement Rehearsal:

Rehearsal is Friday, May 23, at 9:00 am. If you have not already done so, you may purchase a cap, gown and hood after rehearsal. Before rehearsal be sure to clear financial obligations with the Office of Student Accounts. Return library books.

Off-campus seniors:

If you do not plan to return to campus to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, you must notify the Dean of Studies (Box 5), in writing, or fax (845-437-7060), by April 14, 2008.

Senior Line-up

Graduates should plan to arrive at the commencement site by 9:00am on the morning of Commencement. Campus Activities Office staff will assist you in lining up in order. Staying in order is important to the photographer and families who are following the program.

Important Numbers:

Campus Activities:(845) 437-5370
Student Accounts:(845) 437-5245
Dean of Studies:(845) 437-5255
Residential Life:(845) 437-5860
Campus Activities Fax:(845) 437-7801

Questions?

We hope this information will be useful to you in your planning. Please feel free to call the Campus Activities Office if you have other questions or concerns regarding commencement.

Teresa Quinn,
Executive Director of Campus Activities
Vassar College
Box 715
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0715
(845) 437-5370
Contact Teresa Quinn