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Apr 24, 2026
Catalogue 2026-2027
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Africana Studies Program
American and Native American Studies Program
Anthropology Department
Art Department
Asian Studies Program
Athletics and Physical Education Department
Biochemistry Program
Biology Department
Chemistry Department
Chinese and Japanese Department
Cognitive Science Department
College Courses
Computer Science Department
Dance Department
Drama Department
Earth Science
Earth Science and Geography Department
Earth Science and Society
Economics Department
Education Department
English Department
Environmental Studies Program
Film Department
French and Francophone Studies Department
Geography
Geography-Anthropology Program
German Studies Department
Global Nineteenth-Century Studies Program
Greek and Roman Studies Department
Hebrew Language and Literature
Hispanic Studies Department
History Department
Independent Program
International Studies Program
Italian Department
Jewish Studies Program
Latin American and Latinx Studies Program
Mathematics and Statistics Department
Media Studies Program
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program
Music Department
Neuroscience and Behavior Program
Philosophy Department
Physics and Astronomy Department
Political Science Department
Psychological Science Department
Religion Department
Russian Studies Department
Science, Technology and Society Program
Self-Instructional Language Program
Sociology Department
Urban Studies Program
Women, Feminist, and Queer Studies Program
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Catalogue Statement
All statements contained in this catalogue reflect the approved policies of Vassar College as of January 1, 2026. However, for educational or financial reasons, the college reserves its right to change the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures, regulations, or fees described herein. Such changes will be duly published and distributed.
Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for all information and deadlines contained in this catalogue and in the Vassar Policy Library (
).
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and expand upon college policies and procedures.
Nondiscrimination Policies
Founded in 1861 to provide women an education equal to that once available only to men, Vassar College is now open to all and remains dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment. In keeping with this commitment, the College fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment where educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications.
No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in any College program or activity, including employment terms and conditions, on account of that individual’s:
Race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry, ethnic characteristics, or citizenship/residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity)
Creed or sincerely held practice of religion
Citizenship or immigration status
Sex
Gender identity or expression
Sexual orientation
Pregnancy or related conditions
Age (40 years or older)
Disability (physical or mental, including a history of disability or being regarded as disabled)
Marital or domestic partnership status
Familial status
Domestic violence victim status
Predisposing genetic characteristics
Military status
Any other status protected by federal, state, or local law
The prohibits unlawful harassment of students, faculty, employees and third parties based on any protected characteristic as identified above. For more details, please refer to the College’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct.
Vassar College Annual Fire Safety and Security Report
Because we value the safety of all members of the Vassar College community and as required by the Clery Act, Vassar College publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The ASFSR includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by Vassar College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from Vassar College. Our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report also outlines various campus safety, fire safety, and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The ASFSR also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The ASFSR is available on the college’s website at
. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the director of Campus Safety at (845) 437-5201.  Vassar College crime statistics can also be found on the U.S. Department of Education at
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