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A message from G.L. Black, Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Dear Vanderbilt families,
Congratulations on joining our Vanderbilt community! We are excited to welcome you and your student. As the vice provost for student affairs and dean of students, I am privileged to take a central role in your student’s learning, development and experience as an undergraduate.
Our dedicated Student Affairs team is committed to fostering vibrant, inclusive communities on campus that enhance a student’s sense of belonging and well-being throughout their time here.
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Dates, Deadlines and Reminders
All month: Be on the lookout for course registration information. Help your student make a plan to vote either with an absentee ballot or in Tennessee.
June 26: Family Insurance Webinar | Noon–12:45 p.m. CT
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.
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June 30: If applicable: Deadline to submit reasonable accommodation requests for academic and religious accommodations
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July 15: Deadline to select Commodore Cash funds online for Commodore Card
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July 15: International students: Deadline to submit pre-arrival form through housing portal
July 17: Life on The Ingram Commons | 6–7 p.m. CT
Featuring panelists from Campus Dining, Housing and Residential Experience, Residential Colleges, Student Affairs and the Student Care Network
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Welcome Website – Everything you need to know!
Visit the Welcome Website for incoming students to check out important dates, plan to-do lists, explore pre-arrival programs and so much more. In addition, your student will receive emails to their Vanderbilt email (VU Gmail) throughout the summer with important dates and information.
See all communications that have been sent to students.
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The Vanderbilt Alumni Association invites you and your family to a Commodore Launch
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Commodore Launches are a 50-plus-year tradition focused on welcoming incoming students and families to the Vanderbilt community. Join fellow students, families and alumni as we welcome our newest Commodores and launch their Vanderbilt experience! Celebrations will be held throughout the summer across the country and globe. More parties may be added, so be sure to check back frequently.
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You won’t want to miss Family Weekend!
Join us for Family Weekend, Sept. 6–8, and make cherished memories on Vanderbilt’s campus. From first-year students forging new connections to seniors celebrating milestones, everyone enjoys uniting with other families during a weekend of fun activities and shared experiences.
We encourage families to arrive early to take advantage of the many activities on Friday—exclusive tours, information sessions, the University Update and the Fall for the Arts festival. Cheer on the Dores Saturday night! Vandy football will host Alcorn State at FirstBank Stadium on Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Start planning your trip now, and be on the lookout for registration information in July.
In the meantime, help us select the Family Weekend T-shirt design! Cast your vote below and see the winning design when you arrive on campus in September. The poll closes on July 18.
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First View Summer Program
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The student leaders of FirstVU and the Office of Undergraduate Education offer the First View Summer Program, a five-week online transition program dedicated to launching success at Vanderbilt, focusing on college readiness to help students excel personally, socially, professionally and academically. FirstVU is a student organization dedicated to first-generation college students, defined as those whose in-home parents/guardians only attended a two-year higher education institution or who have a high school education or less.
The schedule includes eight two-hour virtual sessions. The program will culminate with a social event on Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the warm welcome students will receive once they arrive on campus.
Online session dates: July 8–11, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug. 6
Complete this form by June 28 to express interest in participating in First View.
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Health Care Planning
A variety of services are available to students at Vanderbilt that assist in their overall well-being. From the Student Health Center to Student Care Network, students will have a place to go no matter what type of health matter they are facing.
It is important that your student arrive on campus with an understanding of their specific health care needs. The Parents and Family Programs office has compiled helpful information explaining on-campus and off-campus health practices and what students can do before their arrival to campus.
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Student Health Insurance Plan
All degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students (excluding the Division of Unclassified Studies and consortium students) enrolled in 4-plus credit hours, a 0-credit research/dissertation course, or any other course that is considered to equate to full-time enrollment are automatically enrolled in—and will be billed for—the Student Health Insurance Plan, which is administered by Vanderbilt’s Plan Administrator, Academic HealthPlans.
Students with comparable health insurance coverage may request to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan by completing the waiver form. The waiver form will become available early July 2024. The deadline to submit the waiver form is Aug. 1.
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Student Renter’s Insurance Requirement
Students are required to maintain adequate property and liability insurance while living on campus.
We recommend that you discuss your specific insurance needs with an authorized insurance agent. Required insurance may be provided by a standalone Renter’s Insurance Policy or by endorsement or extension from a Homeowners Insurance Policy maintained by the student or by a parent/guardian/family member.
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