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:
- Aug 21: First day of classes
- Aug 29: Last day to waitlist a class
- Aug 30: Last day to drop a class
- Oct 25: Last day to withdraw from a class
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 .