Visit the Welcome website for incoming students to check out important dates, plan to-do lists, explore pre-arrival programs and more. In addition, your student will get emails at their Vanderbilt email address throughout the summer with important dates and information. 

Bookmark the 2025–26 academic calendar to keep track of university breaks, important deadlines and more.

Welcome to the Vanderbilt | May 21, 6–7 p.m. CT
Dean of The Ingram Commons Melissa Gresalfi, Associate Dean for Housing and Residential Experience Sophia Chaknis, and Director of Housing Assignments Alison Matarese

Residence Life Revealed: A Conversation with Housing & Dining | June 11, 6–7 p.m. CT
Director of Housing Assignments Alison Matarese and Director of Culinary Operations for Campus Dining Brian Cochrane

Parents & Family Insurance Webinar | June 25, noon–12:45 p.m. CT
Join us for an informative webinar where representatives from Academic HealthPlans and Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network will equip you with essential knowledge on health insurance and renters’ coverage. Discover the benefits of these plans, learn important insurance terms and receive valuable tips to ensure your student’s well-being.

Commodore Launch events are a decades-long tradition for welcoming new students and families to the Vanderbilt community. Join us this summer for a fun and festive celebration—a perfect introduction to the Vanderbilt experience! With more than 40 parties around the globe, we look forward to meeting you at a location near you. 

Join us for Family Weekend, Sept. 19-21! Immerse yourself in campus life alongside your student, meet other families, cheer on the Dores and more. Plan to arrive early, as many activities begin on that Friday. Registration will open this summer. It is a weekend you do not want to miss!

The deadline to submit a housing application is June 1. First-year students are permitted to submit roommate requests. Each student in the pair must request the other for the request to be considered. The deadline to submit roommate requests is June 15.

Students will receive room assignments in early August. Room measurements and walkthrough videos can be helpful when you start buying furniture and décor. Measurements provided represent the range of room sizes on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. We recommend that students wait until after Move-In to obtain items where exact room dimensions are required.

Renters insurance is required, as noted in the Housing Contract. Insurance may be provided by a standalone renters insurance policy or by endorsement or extension from a homeowners insurance policy.

Students should receive course registration information this month. First-year course registration is staggered, so not all students register at the same time. Students will connect with their academic adviser before gaining access to register for classes. Adviser assignments are posted in each student’s YES portal.

If students have questions about AP credits or course placement, policies are outlined online.

Past Parent Ambassador Council Chairs Roseann and Jeff Gapusan shared great information about academic advising and registration in their December 2023 Parent Perspectives column. Check it out to learn more about ways to support your student through registration and what to do if your student has questions or concerns. Students can also connect directly with a current VU student about specific majors or schools by visiting the website. 

Hear from Vanderbilt students Naomi and Natalie as they share how they navigated finding a roommate in their first year on campus.

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