2025 Academic Gathering
August 18 + 19 @ Vanguard University
Event Schedule
Monday - August 18
- 10:00AM-11:00AM
- VU Together: Commission
- Seymour Sanctuary
- All VU Community
- 11:00AM-12:30PM
- Community Lunch
- Waugh Student Center
- All VU Community
- 12:30PM-2:00PM
- Academic Gathering
- Seymour Sanctuary + Online
- All Academic Affairs
- 2:00PM-4:00PM
- Academic Year Field Guide
- O. Cope Budge Library
- All Academic Affairs
- 5:00PM-5:50PM
- Adjunct Faculty Gathering
- Online • Zoom
- All Adjunct Faculty • Register
Tuesday - August 19
- 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Faculty Gathering
- Seymour Sanctuary + Online
- All Core Faculty
- 12:00PM-1:00PM
- Academic Luncheon
- Scott Lawn
- RSVP to Provost’s Office
- 1:15PM-2:15PM
- Spark Sessions A
- Campus + Online
- All Academic Affairs • Register
- 2:30PM-3:30PM
- Spark Sessions B
- Campus + Online
- All Academic Affairs • Register
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.



