Get ready for Vanguard University!
STEP into VU and prepare for your first semester as a Lion! It’s more than orientation; it’s your first step into a community that’s ready to walk with you as you begin your Vanguard journey.
During STEP into VU, you’ll:
- Get Connected – Meet classmates, faculty, and staff who are excited to know you by name and cheer you on.
- Get Ready – Learn the ins and outs of campus life, from classes and chapel to making the most of your first semester.
- Get Grounded – Discover what it means to be part of a Spirit-empowered community committed to purpose, growth, and service.
Upcoming Events
STEP into VU is free and required for all new students — freshmen and transfers alike. Whether you’re coming from across the street or across the world, this is where your Vanguard story begins. This all day event, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., is a great time to get connected! Click on a date to register for one of the Friday sessions. Virtual STEP Into VU is available upon request for students living more than 400 miles from campus.
STEP into VU: Virtual Welcome
Step Into VU: Virtual Welcome is designed for students who live more than 400 miles from Vanguard University and are unable to attend an in-person session.
Students participating in Virtual Welcome must attend one virtual Step Into VU session—June 3, July 1, August 1—before scheduling a virtual advising appointment with their Student Success Coordinator (advisor).
Virtual advising begins Wednesday, June 3, and continues throughout the summer. Each session will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please remember that attending one mandatory Wednesday virtual session is required to complete your registration process.
Registration links are coming soon. Stay tuned!
Event Schedule
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Check-In at the William J. Seymour Sanctuary |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am | Welcome and Chapel Service |
| 10:00 - 11:25 am | College and Majors Breakout Sessions: Learn more about your major of choice! |
| 11:30 am - 12:20 pm | Lunch and Activities Fair: Meet representatives from university departments, including: Spiritual Formation, Residence Life, and more! |
| 12:30 - 1:35 pm | Admissions and Financial Aid Breakout Sessions: Learn more about the financial aid and college decision processes. |
| 1:40 - 2:10 pm | Student and Campus Resource Panels: Hear firsthand what life is like at VU and learn more about Vanguard's student resources. |
| 2:10 - 3:10 pm | Campus Tour |
| 3:10 - 5:00 pm | Optional Application Lab: Counselors will be available to ask questions and help with next steps. |
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