Immunization Requirements
ASAP
Review the immunizations that you are required to receive before arriving on campus. Please follow the New Student Checklist for Immunization and TB Compliance for completing a Tuberculosis screening survey, submitting acceptable immunization forms, and uploading your documents to the secure Vanderbilt Student Health portal. You will not be able to register for classes until your immunization and tuberculosis documents have been received, reviewed, and approved for compliance by Student Health.
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Visa Information
ASAP
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at Vanderbilt will process the immigration document, Form I-20 (F-1) or Form DS-2019 (J-1) Certificate of Eligibility, that you need to obtain your student visa. The I-20/DS-2019 will be issued after you complete and submit your Initial I-20/DS-2019 Student Request, which can be accessed from the online requests in the ISSS Portal. If you are in another visa category and do not require F or J visa sponsorship, please submit your visa documentation to ISSS.
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Reasonable Housing Accommodation Requests
June 1
If you are seeking accessible housing accommodations due to a physical, psychological, or other disability-related limitation, contact Student Access prior to June 1. Review the information regarding reasonable accommodations and documentation guidelines. Following a decision that a housing accommodation is needed for access, Student Access will notify Housing and Residential Experience (HRE). The HRE team will make every effort to find an appropriate and reasonable assignment as recommended by Student Access.
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Pre-Arrival Form & Orientation
July 15
The Pre-Arrival Form will be available in the Housing Portal in June and must be completed by July 15, regardless of ISO participation. This form is available in the Housing Portal under the Applications menu and requires travel details, including your arrival date/time, mode of transportation, and information about who might be joining you at orientation. Note that you will not be able to access the pre-arrival form until you have submitted your housing application.
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Log into Your Enrollment Services (YES) Portal to check your progress on several of the critical tasks and input your emergency contact information. Note it takes up to four days for changes in YES to appear within the portal.
Other Action Items
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Welcome Website: Check your Vanderbilt email over the summer for a series of newsletters and important information about life on campus.
Visit the Welcome Website at vanderbilt.edu/welcome to explore important dates, plan your to-do list, check out pre-arrival programs like our summer webinars, and so much more!
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Commodore Launch: The Vanderbilt Alumni Association invites you and your family to a Commodore Launch, a tradition of over 50 years to welcome incoming students and families to the Vanderbilt community. Join fellow students, families, and alumni to celebrate the launch of your Vanderbilt experience! Celebrations will be held throughout the summer across the globe. Learn more about Commodore Launches.
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Transfer Student 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.
- Monday, June 23, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, July 24, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, 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 will be recorded and shared online, but ISSS encourages you to attend live. See the full schedule and register.
- Before Your Flight | May 16, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. CT
- Academics in the U.S. | May 23, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. CT
- Payment Processes at Vanderbilt | May 28, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. CT
- So You Want to Work On-Campus? | June 3, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. CT
- Health Insurance | June 12, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. CT
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