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 start of CommonVU Orientation. Beginning on International Student Move-In Day, August 13, first-year international students are required to participate in a series of sessions designed to support your transition to college and the U.S. International Student Orientation will also offer you a chance to settle in and meet new people before the rest of the class arrives. At the conclusion of ISO, you will join your peers and participate in CommonVU Orientation. The 2025 schedule is now available online.
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International Student Orientation for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad:
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CommonVU Orientation: CommonVU Orientation is the required weeklong orientation to The Ingram Commons and Vanderbilt that begins on Move-In Day, Saturday, August 16. During CommonVU Orientation, you will begin to experience the university by building new communities and engaging in activities with other first-year students. You will also interact with upper-division students, faculty, and staff. Together, you will begin to discover the personal, academic, intellectual, and social opportunities of life at Vanderbilt. The 2025 schedule is now available online.
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Vanderbilt Visions: Vanderbilt Visions is a required six-week program designed to aid in your transition to college. All first-year students are automatically assigned to a Visions group of 18-20 new students. Visions groups are guided by a faculty mentor and an upper-division student (called VUceptors). Through weekly meetings, you and your group will focus on navigating the transition to college, building community, connecting to campus resources, and cultivating intellectual curiosity.
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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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Shipping Packages for Move-In: Mail Services processes all incoming mail and packages for students during Move-In Weekend. Please make every effort to combine items for shipping to campus to limit excessive amounts of packages.
Mail Services will be placing some packages directly into student rooms prior to International Student Move-In Day on August 13. To be considered for placement in your room, packages must arrive August 1-7. Packages received after August 7 and up to August 14 will be available for pickup at your assigned Mail Services tent on The Ingram Commons on Saturday, August 16, from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Packages received after August 14 will be available for pick up at the Station B Post Office in Rand Hall or the temporary pickup 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 pickup location.
Please check each package carefully inside your room. If you receive a package that does not belong to you, please bring it to one of the Mail Services tents as soon as possible. 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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Summer Webinars: Throughout the summer, join us for a series of webinars to learn more about your Vanderbilt experience. The webinars can be accessed via the Residential Colleges website. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be posted to the same site within one week.
- Vandy, I'm Home: Unpacking What to Expect on Move-In Day | July 23, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CT
- New International Student Virtual Meet & Greet | July 30, 8:00 – 9:00 a.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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