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Upcoming Deadlines:

Log into Your Enrollment Services (YES) Portal to check your progress on several critical tasks and input your emergency contact information. Note it takes up to four days for changes in YES to appear within the portal. If something is not completed, it may delay your move-in and class registration.

August 11: Submit Summer Assignment
August 16: Acquire Renters Insurance
ASAP: Upload Commodore Card Photo
ASAP: Submit Immunization Requirements 
ASAP: Submit Emergency Contact Information
ASAP: Complete Student Health Insurance Plan (if not completed)
ASAP: Complete Be Smart-Be Safe Modules
Complete Medical Release of Information

Need to Know:

Move-In Day Details:

Move-In Day is just a few days away! We are so excited to welcome you to campus. You should have received an email on August 1 from Housing and Residential Experience, including your room assignment and your specific move-in time between 7:00 a.m. and noon CDT on August 16. If you did not receive your assignment, please reach out to housing@vanderbilt.edu.   

You will receive a packet in the mail that includes a parking hangtag, key release card, and move-in instructions. Please bring those items with you to move-in. You will also receive 10 packing labels for your items. Please label your items accordingly. You can view Move-In Day instructions and traffic flow maps on the Housing and Residential Experience webpage. In the event of a major update, we will update the webpage and send a text with details.

Activate your Mobile Commodore Card prior to your arrival on campus. Instructions for activation are available on the Card Services website.

Be part of the Welcome Week action! Help create amazing content for Vanderbilt’s social media—fill out our interest form to get involved!

View Move-In Instructions

Be Smart-Be Safe Online Modules:

As a new student, you are required to complete the Be Smart-Be Safe online education modules to assist with making informed choices regarding your health and safety, as well as the health and safety of other students and the larger Vanderbilt community. Information regarding these modules has been sent from @safecolleges.com with the subject line “Mandatory Be Smart-Be Safe Modules to Complete.” The modules will need to be completed by the deadlines issued in the email.

If you experience any difficulty completing the modules, please review the FAQ page or email sacompliance@vanderbilt.edu.

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International Student Orientation for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad:

Domestic students living abroad who registered to participate in International Student Orientation (ISO), should plan to move-in on Wednesday, August 13. Students not participating in ISO will move in with their peers on Saturday, August 16.

Questions? Email commons@vanderbilt.edu or housing@vanderbilt.edu for support.

CommonVU Orientation:

The CommonVU Orientation schedule is now available!

CommonVU Orientation is the required weeklong orientation to The Ingram Commons and Vanderbilt, which takes place immediately prior to the start of classes.

View CommonVU Orientation Schedule

Shipping Packages for Move-In:

Packages received August 1-7 will be considered for placement directly in your room.
Packages received August 8-14 will be available for pickup on The Ingram Commons on August 16, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at your assigned Mail Services tent.
Packages received after August 14 will be available for pickup at our Main Post Office (Station B) in Rand Hall or the temporary pick-up location at the Student Life Center garage on Friday, August 15, Saturday, August 16, or Sunday, August 17. Please see your package notification for the pick-up location.

All packages must have the following info: 

Student Name  
PMB 35XXXX (X= four-digit PMB number provided in room assignment email)  
2301 Vanderbilt Place  
Nashville, TN 37235-XXXX (X=four-digit PMB number provided in room assignment email)  

You will receive an email notification for each package received in your name. The package notification will tell you the date and time received, carrier, and tracking #, along with the pick-up location. 

Please make every effort to combine items for shipping to campus to limit excessive amounts of packages. More details about shipping packages, including how to identify your PMB number, can be found on the Mail Services webpage.

Upcoming Events:

In the weeks leading up to the first day of classes, various Vanderbilt offices will be hosting events designed to help you feel more connected and informed. These include conversations with campus leaders, helpful info sessions, and more. Be sure to check each event listing for details.

Dialogue Vanderbilt: A Conversation with Campus Leaders and Students | August 7, 6:00 p.m. CT (Virtual) | Registration Link | Open to all incoming students and their families
Dietary Accommodations Meeting | August 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | The Commons Center, First Floor Dining Room

2025 Welcome Events:

Student Affairs offices are excited to host events designed to connect new and returning students with our campus community. Visit the Student Affairs Welcome Events webpage for events to kick off the 2025-26 academic year!