Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships to students wishing to attend Xmester. Please contact a high school administrator about district scholarships, fundraisers, and other ways to offset the cost.
Parents - Early College
standards of student behavior
frequently asked questions
All courses taken and grades earned in Vincennes University courses are recorded on a permanent college transcript. Grades will be shared with the student’s high school to be added to the student’s high school transcript.
Missing class is NOT an option and can result in removal from X-Mester at the parent’s expense.
Yes. Students are not allowed to bring household appliances, dorm decor, printers, excessive clothing, power strips, halogen lamps, high voltage devices, microwaves, refrigerators, televisions, candles, pets, weapons, alcohol and drug paraphernalia (including cigarettes).
Students do not have to bring spending money. If they bring money, they should consider bringing a limited amount of spending money for snacks, incidental items (e.g. deodorant), laundry, and to shop at the bookstore. Students should create a packing list to ensure they do not leave any items at home.
All students should pack the following items:
- Business attire (at least one outfit)
- Business casual summer clothes (e.g., knee length shorts, skirts and dresses; sleeved shirts; and shirts that cover the torso)
- Identification: License or school ID
- Swimming attire (appropriately modest)
- Sneakers
- One part of comfortable dress shoes
- Water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Pillow, pillow case, blanket
- One set of extra-long twin sheets
- Bath towels and washcloths
- Shower bucket/tote (to carry supplies to shower room)
- Shower clogs (flip flops)
- Bathrobe
- Shower cap (optional)
- Laundry bag & supplies (suggested for full experience)
- Quarters for laundry facilities (suggested for full experience)
- Rain poncho (required)
- Umbrella
- Small back pack (optional: students will receive a drawstring backpack)
- Extra spending money (optional)
- Small personal laptop (optional but helpful)
- Three subject notebook, pencil, pens, correction tape, and flash cards
- Toiletries
Laundry facilitates are available. It is $.75 to wash and $.25 to dry.
Phone service will not be available during Xmester. Students can either use pay phones in the common area or use their own personal cell phone. Cell phones are not allowed in college classes.
Computers are available in computer labs for students to use. Each room is also furnished with Internet and wireless access.
PARENT FERPA NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grants privacy rights to any student enrolled in a college-level course, regardless of their age. Vincennes University will obtain written consent from students before disclosing any non-directory information from their educational records. Students wishing to restrict release of directory information should submit a Non-Disclosure Declaration to the university.