Join us virtually for New Student Insight Sessions (NSIS), which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the various resources available at UVM. These sessions are designed to support you and ensure a seamless transition into university life.
Joining the Session via Microsoft Teams
All sessions will take place virtually through Microsoft Teams. To ensure a seamless experience, we recommend downloading and setting up the Microsoft Teams app on your device before the session. This will help you join on time and avoid any technical issues.
Follow this guide for instructions on installing Microsoft Teams and signing in with your UVM account. If you have any trouble setting up Teams, contact the UVM Tech Team for assistance at (802) 656-2604.
All sessions are held in Eastern Time (ET).
Can't make one of the session dates listed below? No worries, all sessions will be recorded, captioned, and later posted to YouTube. Links to these recorded sessions will be posted to this New Student Insight Sessions webpage.
Summer 2025 Insight Sessions
Navigating UVM Finances: Essential Tips for New Students and Families
June 9, 2025 at 7pm ET
Join UVM’s Student Financial Services team to learn how to navigate billing and financial aid. This session helps first-year and transfer students, and families/supporters, understand financial processes before the mid-July billing release and feel confident about the semester
Join UVM’s Student Financial Services team to learn how to navigate billing and financial aid. This session helps first-year and transfer students, and families/supporters, understand financial processes before the mid-July billing release and feel confident about the semester
Introduction to Student Accessibility Services
June 23, 2025 at 7pm ET
During this session, you will meet staff from the Office of Student Accessibility Services, learn about the comprehensive support offered, the resources available, and the accommodations process.
During this session, you will meet staff from the Office of Student Accessibility Services, learn about the comprehensive support offered, the resources available, and the accommodations process.
Dining On Campus: Explore, Navigate, and Connect
June 25, 2025 at 7pm ET
Explore all things UVM Dining! With four dining halls, 12+ retail locations, and multiple flexible meal plans, there's something for every appetite. Learn about dietary accommodations, sustainability efforts, and insider tips to help you navigate campus dining like a pro.
Explore all things UVM Dining! With four dining halls, 12+ retail locations, and multiple flexible meal plans, there's something for every appetite. Learn about dietary accommodations, sustainability efforts, and insider tips to help you navigate campus dining like a pro.
Exploring UVM’s Health & Wellbeing Services
July 9, 2025 at 7pm ET
Learn about the many services UVM offers to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. This virtual session will provide an overview of resources like counseling, primary care, and wellness programs to help you thrive.
Learn about the many services UVM offers to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. This virtual session will provide an overview of resources like counseling, primary care, and wellness programs to help you thrive.
Unlocking UVM Billing: Your Questions Answered
July 16, 2025 at 7pm ET
New first-year and transfer students and families are encouraged to join us for this informative session. We’ll cover key billing and financial aid questions ahead of the mid-July bill release, so you can start your UVM journey with confidence!
New first-year and transfer students and families are encouraged to join us for this informative session. We’ll cover key billing and financial aid questions ahead of the mid-July bill release, so you can start your UVM journey with confidence!
Your Campus, Your Home: Welcome to University Housing at UVM
July 17, 2025 at 7pm ET
Welcome to University Housing at UVM! Experience a virtual tour of a residence hall, meet our staff, and learn more about the on-campus experience.
Welcome to University Housing at UVM! Experience a virtual tour of a residence hall, meet our staff, and learn more about the on-campus experience.
Campus Connections: Exploring Student Life & Involvement
July 22, 2025 at 7pm ET
Get the inside scoop on student life at UVM! Learn how to get involved through clubs, events, and leadership opportunities and hear from current students about finding community and making the most of campus life.
Get the inside scoop on student life at UVM! Learn how to get involved through clubs, events, and leadership opportunities and hear from current students about finding community and making the most of campus life.
Your Campus, Your Home: Moving In & Making Campus Home
July 24, 2025 at 7pm ET
Everything you need to know about move-in! Learn about what you should bring to campus, what not to bring, and how to successfully manage the transition to college life.
Everything you need to know about move-in! Learn about what you should bring to campus, what not to bring, and how to successfully manage the transition to college life.
A Family Guide to College Transition
July 28, 2025 at 7pm ET
Get the tools and tips you need to support your student’s transition to UVM! This session for families and supporters will cover key resources, important dates, and ways to stay connected throughout the year, helping you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Get the tools and tips you need to support your student’s transition to UVM! This session for families and supporters will cover key resources, important dates, and ways to stay connected throughout the year, helping you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Campus & Beyond: Navigating Travel and Transportation
July 31, 2025 at 7pm ET
Join the Office of Sustainability and Transportation & Parking Services to explore all your transit options! Learn about local buses and trains, free campus shuttles, CarShare Vermont, bike resources, parking info, and what to expect when you arrive.
Join the Office of Sustainability and Transportation & Parking Services to explore all your transit options! Learn about local buses and trains, free campus shuttles, CarShare Vermont, bike resources, parking info, and what to expect when you arrive.
Your Campus, Your Home: Living in Community
August 13, 2025 at 7pm ET
Living in a community means connection, support, and shared experiences. Meet the staff who will help you feel at home, your Learning Community team, Residence Education staff, and RA, then join a breakout session to connect with fellow residents in your hall.
Living in a community means connection, support, and shared experiences. Meet the staff who will help you feel at home, your Learning Community team, Residence Education staff, and RA, then join a breakout session to connect with fellow residents in your hall.
Wait, One More Question!
August 18, 2025 at 7pm ET
Have last-minute questions? Join UVM senior administrators for a Q&A session designed to help families and supporters feel confident as their student begins their UVM journey later this week. This session is just for families and supporters of incoming students.
Have last-minute questions? Join UVM senior administrators for a Q&A session designed to help families and supporters feel confident as their student begins their UVM journey later this week. This session is just for families and supporters of incoming students.