Be Smart-Be Safe 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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Student Organizations: Vanderbilt has over 450 registered student organizations to help you connect with our community, from organizations focused on service, culture, arts, and religion to groups for sports, Greek life, student government, and other special interests. Explore our organization directory on Anchor Link to find the group(s) for you.
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Student Involvement Fair: SAVE THE DATE: August 22 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Fieldhouse
We encourage you to stop by the Student Involvement Fair to connect with student organizations and campus departments, receive free items, enjoy games, and meet members of the Vanderbilt community.
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Experience Vanderbilt: Experience Vanderbilt (EV) is a student-led, university-supported initiative that provides undergraduate students who qualify for need-based financial aid with funding for extracurricular activities that have fees. Applications will be available online in August. Stay updated with EV on Instagram.
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Belonging & Communities: We work to create an environment where all students feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow. We recognize that each student brings a unique perspective to the Vanderbilt community, and we aim to help them connect, grow, and access the resources and support they need to succeed while challenging them to reflect and engage with different perspectives and to explore and express their unique identities. Learn more.
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Belonging & Communities Week: SAVE THE DATE: September 2-5 | Participating Offices
Join Student Affairs Belonging and Communities for Belonging and Communities Week. Visit the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI+ Life, Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center, and the Student Center for Belonging and Communities to connect and to learn more about their services and how you can get involved. Learn more about community celebrations happening year-round.
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International Student Orientation: International Student Orientation (ISO) welcomes new international students to Vanderbilt prior to the arrival of their domestic peers. Beginning on International Student Move-In Day, August 13, you are invited to participate in a series of sessions designed to support your transition to college. International Student Orientation will also offer you a chance to settle in and meet new people before the rest of the cohort arrives. International and domestic transfer students living abroad are welcome to attend ISO, but it is not required. If you would like to participate, please email residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu by July 14. At the conclusion of ISO, you will join your peers and participate in the required Transfer Student Orientation, which begins on August 15. The 2025 ISO schedule is now available online.
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International Student Orientation for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad:
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Transfer Student Orientation: Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) is the required orientation for incoming transfer students, and it takes place immediately before the start of classes. TSO is designed to offer you a robust introduction to life at Vanderbilt, including informational sessions and small-group discussions to help you navigate your academic program, campus resources, extracurricular activities, and student life on Vanderbilt’s campus. Through TSO, you will also have the opportunity to connect with Transfer Student Leaders (TSLs), juniors and seniors who transferred to Vanderbilt themselves, and other incoming transfer students. You will also interact with faculty, staff, and campus resource partners. Together, you will begin to discover the personal, academic, intellectual, and social opportunities of life at Vanderbilt. There are also opportunities for your families to learn more about campus. The 2025 schedule is now available online.
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Connect with other Transfer Students:
You will have numerous opportunities to get to know other transfer students, beginning at Transfer Student Orientation and continuing throughout your time at Vanderbilt. These opportunities include but are not limited to:
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ISSS SEVIS Check-In Info:
After arrival to the U.S. and to Vanderbilt, all incoming international students entering with an Initial or Transfer Pending I-20 or DS-2019 must complete a mandatory SEVIS Check-in. The check-in process is virtual and collects copies of your F-1 or J-1 status documents and the information ISSS needs to report your arrival in SEVIS. You must also complete the SEVIS check-in process prior to completing your I-9 (for on-campus employment), or before applying for a Social Security Number (SSN), driver’s license, or state ID card. Learn more about the steps to complete check-in.
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Preparing for On-Campus Move-In:
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Move-In Day Transportation: Transportation assistance is available if you elect to participate in ISO and are arriving at the Nashville International Airport on Wednesday, August 13. Vanderbilt staff members will be on hand to greet you and help you travel from the airport to campus. Complete the pre-arrival form via the Housing Portal by July 15 to let us know your travel plans. If you have questions about your travel arrangements, please contact residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu.
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Shipping Packages for On-Campus Move-In: Mail Services processes all incoming mail and packages for students living on-campus during On-Campus Move-In Weekend. Please make every effort to combine items for shipping to campus to limit excessive amounts of packages.
Please do not ship packages prior to August 1. Packages will be ready for pickup at the Student Life Center Garage temporary location (just off Vanderbilt Place) or at the Station B Post Office (Rand Hall) beginning on your on-campus move-in date (Friday, August 15). You will receive an email package notification for each package received, with instructions on the pick-up location.
If you receive a package that does not belong to you, please bring it to one of the Mail Services centers as soon as possible. Note that students living off-campus can purchase a mailbox for $25. More details about shipping packages can be found online.
All packages must have the following info:
Student Name
PMB 35XXXX (X= four-digit PMB number provided in August)
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-XXXX (X=four-digit PMB number provided in August)
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Off-Campus Student Move-In: For students living off campus, please refer to the materials shared with you from your residential company for details and dates regarding move-in.
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Summer Webinars: Visit the Transfer Student website for additional details regarding the 2025 Transfer Student Webinar Series. Webinars linked below will be offered through Microsoft Teams.
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Virtual Meet & Greets: Get to know your fellow incoming transfer students and connect with current Transfer Student Leaders over Zoom. Attendees will be entered into a prize drawing for attending! Link to join meet and greets. For students only.
- July 24, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
- August 7, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
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Pre-Arrival Informational Sessions: Each summer, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) hosts a series of virtual pre-arrival sessions to get you prepared for arrival and help you maximize your experience and success. Topics include navigating the visa interview, employment, safety, and more. Sessions have been recorded and shared online.
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2025 Welcome Week Events: Student Affairs offices are excited to host events designed to connect new and returning students with our campus community. These events offer a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow students, engage with staff and other students, and learn about the many resources and activities available throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs Welcome Week webpage for events to kick off the 2025-26 academic year!
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