2025 Academic Gathering

August 18 + 19 @ Vanguard University

Event Schedule

Monday - August 18

  • 10:00AM-11:00AM
  • VU Together: Commission
  • Seymour Sanctuary
  • 11:00AM-12:30PM
  • Community Lunch
  • Waugh Student Center
  • 12:30PM-2:00PM
  • Academic Gathering
  • Seymour Sanctuary + Online
  • 2:00PM-4:00PM
  • Academic Year Field Guide
  • O. Cope Budge Library
  • 5:00PM-5:50PM
  • Adjunct Faculty Gathering
  • Online • Zoom

Tuesday - August 19

  • 9:00AM-12:00PM
  • Faculty Gathering
  • Seymour Sanctuary + Online
  • 12:00PM-1:00PM
  • Academic Luncheon
  • Scott Lawn
  • 1:15PM-2:15PM
  • Spark Sessions A
  • Campus + Online
  • 2:30PM-3:30PM
  • Spark Sessions B
  • Campus + Online

Faculty and academic staff looking for information about required Welcome Week event attendance should consult their dean. 

About Vanguard University

The mission of Vanguard University is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.