Welcome to CASPAR
CASPAR is the College of Arts & Science Pre-major Academic Resource. We help pre-major students in the College of Arts and Science define their academic and future interests. Our dedicated academic advisers provide specialized support as students navigate course selection, choosing a major, and understanding university policies. We are excited to work with you throughout your first three semesters at Vanderbilt!
Important Dates:
- Jan 6, 2025: First day of classes
- Jan 14, 2025: Last day to waitlist a class
- Jan 15, 2025: Last day to drop a class
- Mar 21, 2025: Last day to withdraw from a class
**Note: Half-Term Business modules have different waitlist, drop, and withdrawal deadlines. Please confer with the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar for specific dates and times**
Useful Links
- First-Year Welcome : Includes a timeline of what course registration for your first semester will look like for you.
- AXLE Guide : An overview of the College of Arts and Science core curriculum requirements. Please note that AXLE is the core curriculum for students entering prior to Fall 2025; students entering in Fall 2025 and later will take the College Core.
- 2024-2025 Undergraduate Academic Catalog : Containing general information and courses of study for the 2024-2025 session.
For a more detailed look at the 2024 - 2025 Academic Calendar, please see here .