The President of the Student Government Association will welcome students to campus, and brief remarks will be given by UVM's President. The ceremony will close with the alma mater performed by the University’s a cappella groups.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the UVM community will walk in procession to the University Green for the Twilight Induction Ceremony, a candlelight ceremony and unique UVM tradition. Join the UVM community for this inspiring occasion as new students are welcomed to UVM.
January 2027 Induction
When: Saturday, January 16 at 7:00 pm
Location: Grand Maple Ballroom, Dudley Davis Center
August 2027 Induction and Convocation
When: Sunday, August 29, 2027 at 6:30pm
Location: Davis Center Green/Andrew Harris Commons
In the event of severe weather the August Convocation Ceremony and Twilight Induction Ceremony will be cancelled. Updates will be posted here.
Questions about the event?
Contact: Kelly O’Malley, Sr. Coordinator, Presidential Events and Protocol
Academic_Ceremonies@uvm.edu | 802-656-3272
Tradition Starts Here
A candle-lit ceremony welcoming all new students on behalf of the Catamount community, marking the start of your UVM journey.