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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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. If you did not receive your assignment, please reach out to housing@vanderbilt.edu.
International undergraduate move-in will take place on Wednesday, August 13, between 8:00 a.m. and midnight CDT at The Commons Center. Students who move in on August 13 or throughout the week prior to domestic student Move-In Day on August 16, must complete the Pre-Arrival Form and participate in International Student Orientation. 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.
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.
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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 available! First-year international students are required to participate in 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 CommonVU Orientation.
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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, which takes place immediately prior to the start of classes.
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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.
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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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