Welcome Message from G.L. Black

Congratulations! We are excited to welcome you and your student to Vanderbilt University! To help address the expansive opportunities and inevitable stressors of the first year in college, the Office of the Dean of Students seeks to promote a culture of resilience, self-care and flourishing that enables students to achieve their academic and interpersonal goals.

We hope your student will quickly become familiar with Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network—our holistic network of student health and wellness services and community resources bolstered by four primary offices, including the Office of Student Care Coordination, the University Counseling Center, the Student Health Center and the C enter for Student Wellbeing.

Vanderbilt’s health and wellness infrastructure is intended to provide the care, guidance and support for your student to grow and thrive at the university and beyond.

Again, we could not be more thrilled to welcome your student to campus in August.

G.L. Black
Associate Provost and Dean of Students

Health care provider recommendations

These recommendations from Vanderbilt health care providers are designed to help your student successfully navigate the college transition process.

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Welcome to The Ingram Commons webinar on July 20

Melissa Gresalfi, dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, will host a live webinar for incoming first-year students and their parents and families to share what to expect during their first year at Vanderbilt and their new home on The Ingram Commons. Panelists will be those who are responsible for building your student’s very first communities here on campus, including the Office of Housing and Residential Experience, a Faculty Head of House, a senior resident adviser on The Ingram Commons and a member of the VUcept board, the student organization that co-facilitates our extended orientation program called Vanderbilt Visions.

There will also be time to address the questions you have about life on campus. Please be sure to register for the webinar and submit your questions in advance.

July 20
5:30 p.m. CT

Mr. C celebrates with students and parents

Join our new Facebook group for parents and families

On July 20, the university is launching the new Vanderbilt Parents & Families Group (Official) for all current Vanderbilt families. The new group replaces the individual class Facebook groups. The group will be supported by fellow Vanderbilt family members, with guidance from Vanderbilt’s Parents and Family Programs team, who can answer questions or offer direction on where to find any information you need. The new group will also allow parents and families to connect with and learn from others throughout their Vanderbilt journey. We are One Vanderbilt, and together we can build a stronger community.

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Commodore Launch

Join fellow students, parents and alumni as we welcome our newest Commodores and launch their Vanderbilt experience! Commodore Launch is a series of more than 45 events happening around the United States to officially welcome your student to the Vanderbilt community. You don’t want to miss out on this chance to connect with other families and alumni who live in your city.

Parties will be held throughout the summer across the country. More parties may be added, so be sure to check back frequently.

Learn More and RSVP

Registration open enrollment period (July 21–Sept. 7)

The registration system opens July 21 so students can make adjustments to their schedules. The last day to add/drop a class is Sept. 7.

For additional information, please contact the appropriate college or school below.

Blair School of Music: 615-322-7651
College of Arts and Science: Contact CASPAR advisor
Peabody College: 615-322-8407
School of Engineering: 615-343-3773

Student accounts e-billing

Vanderbilt student billing notifications are sent electronically to the student’s Vanderbilt email account. Students are responsible for granting access to parents, guardians and other payers.

Transportation and mobility around campus and Nashville

Vanderbilt offers a variety of transportation and mobility options for students through MoveVU, including bike racks around campus for personal use, free rides on Nashville’s bus system via the Commodore Card, the VandyRide nighttime shuttle service around campus, designated ridehail pick-up and drop-off locations and more.

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The Martha Rivers Ingram Commmons
Parents and Family Programs
Academic Calendar
Housing and Residential Experience
Dining
Commodore Card
Student Accounts
Student Health Center
Vanderbilt Bookstore

Parents and Family Programs
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Nashville, TN 7240-1627
Parent Information Line: (877) 887 2736 | parents@vanderbilt.edu

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