Dear Faculty and Staff,

This fall, in keeping with our tradition, we will commence the new academic year by convening the UVM community for our Convocation Ceremony on the Davis Center Green and Andrew Harris Commons on Sunday, August 29.

The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Faculty and staff who wish to attend are invited to join us for this celebratory occasion.  Academic regalia is not necessary.

Following the Ceremony, we will walk in procession as a community to the University Green for the Class of 2025 Twilight Induction.

These events will be held outdoors rain or shine this year. If severe weather is expected, the weather forecast will be assessed and updates will be available on the Convocation web site: Convocation 2021.

I hope you will join us for this inspiring occasion as we welcome our new students in the Class of 2025 to campus and usher in a new academic year at UVM.

As we begin the 231st year of the University, it is a great privilege to pursue our academic mission on this beautiful, historic campus overlooking Lake Champlain with the support of our exceptional and vibrant community of staff, faculty and students.

I look forward to celebrating the new academic year with you all!

Suresh V. Garimella
President