START VU Jasper

Attendance at START VU Jasper orientation is mandatory for all new students, including first time college students, returning students, and transfer students.

An important part of success in the classroom is making sure you are placed in classes that match your level of college readiness. Students who have not successfully completed college level English and math courses are required to take the Accuplacer, an academic skills assessment used for course placement. You have the option of waiting to take the Accuplacer at START VU Jasper, but we encourage you to take the test early to quicken the registration process.

Students wishing to take the Accuplacer in advance of their START VU Jasper day should make plans with the Jasper Campus Administration Office. Testing is administered on Mondays at 1:30 pm EST and Tuesdays at 9:00 am EST in the Administration Building. Please call 812.482.3030 to schedule your Accuplacer placement test if you plan on taking the test in advance of your START VU Jasper day.

Read more about Accuplacer testing locations and practice resources

NOTE: A photo ID is required for testing (Driver’s license, State ID card). Testing is administered in the Administration Building. Students should bring their Student ID number also called an “A” Number.

If you are in need of special accommodations for a disability, please call the Director of Student Services at 812.482.3030 at least two weeks prior to the testing date. The Director will be happy to assist you with your needs.

Your schedule is based on when you have selected to complete your Accuplacer testing. You will be assigned one of the schedules below at check-in.

START VU Jasper Schedule A

Students who have taken the Accuplacer

  8:15 am   Check-in
  9:00 am   Official Welcome, Student Services, Financial Aid
  9:45 am   MyVU, Blackboard, & DegreeWorks Review
10:30 am   Academic Advising Begins  (appt. scheduled at check-in)

START VU Jasper Schedule B

Students who will take the Accuplacer at START VU

  8:15 am  Check-in
  9:00 am  Official Welcome, Student Services, Financial Aid
  9:45 am  MyVU, Blackboard, & DegreeWorks Review
10:30 am  Placement Testing*
12:30 pm  Academic Advising Begins  (appt. scheduled at check-in)
 

* Important, these scores will be used to place you in the proper English and math classes.

You will meet with an academic advisor to set up your class schedule during START VU Jasper orientation. Advising appointments are scheduled at check-in.

If you have transfer credit, we must have an official transcript before you enroll in classes to determine appropriate course placement. Official transcripts must be sent to VU directly from the issuing college/s where the credit was earned.

All students are required to demonstrate college readiness in order to register for classes.

Read more about registration requirements

Parents are welcome! While it is important that students begin doing things on their own, this doesn’t have to be one of them. With all of the information given during START VU Jasper, it may help to have them there.

We know preparing for college and attending orientation can be overwhelming! That's why we have created a START VU Jasper Packet full of important information and resources to supplement your START VU Jasper day on campus. This packet will provide additional details on important dates, student services, financial aid, and more! 
*Fall 2020 packet available in April.

Download START VU Jasper Packet