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.
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Off-Campus Move-In Details: For transfer students living in university-affiliated or independent off-campus housing, please refer to the materials shared with you from your residential company for details and dates regarding move-in.
Students living off-campus will check-in for Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) on Friday, August 15 between 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. TSO check-in will take place under the tent in Parking Lot 5A, located across the street from the Baker Building, on the corner of Terrace Place and 21st Avenue S. During TSO check-in, you will receive your welcome gifts, orientation schedule, and important information.
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On-Campus Move-In Day Details: Transfer student move-in for on-campus residents is scheduled for Friday, August 15. Students will be provided with a specific afternoon move-in time with their room assignment information on August 8. Move-in times will range from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on August 15, and students should report to the check-in location at their assigned time. If you do not receive your assignment, please reach out to housing@vanderbilt.edu.
If you are attending International Student Orientation, you can move in between 8:00 a.m. and midnight CDT on Wednesday, August 13. You must complete the Pre-Arrival Form to move in early. You will receive an email with specific instructions for move-in based on the arrival details you submitted in the Pre-Arrival Form. For more information on move-in, visit the Housing and Residential Experience website.
If you are not attending International Student Orientation, your move-in will take place on Friday, August 15, at your assigned time. Please park in Lot 5A, located across the street from the Baker Building, on the corner of Terrace Place and 21st Avenue S. Key pickup will be available under the tent in Lot 5A, please follow posted signage to receive your key and important Transfer Student Orientation items. If you arrive after 3:30 p.m. on August 15, your key will be at your area desk listed on the Housing website.
Activate your Mobile Commodore Card prior to your arrival on campus. Instructions for activation are available on the Card Services website.
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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 online.
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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:The International Student Orientation (ISO) schedule is now available! As an international transfer student, it is your choice whether you would prefer to participate in ISO or join your domestic peers to only attend Transfer Student Orientation (required). The deadline to sign up for International Student Orientation was July 15. If you have any questions regarding International Student Orientation, please contact residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu.
ISO is a series of sessions designed to support your transition to college and the U.S. ISO 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 the required Transfer Student Orientation.
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International Student Orientation for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad:
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Transfer Student Orientation:The Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) schedule is now available. TSO is the required orientation for incoming transfer students, which takes place immediately prior to the start of classes. TSO begins on Friday, August 15.
To learn details about the Transfer Student Orientation schedule and events, attend the final transfer student webinar of the summer:
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Shipping Packages for On-Campus Move-In: 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. 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 room assignment email)
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-XXXX (X=four-digit PMB number provided in room assignment email)
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.
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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
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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!
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