Dear Commodore,
On behalf of the entire team of faculty and staff in Residential Colleges, it’s my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Vanderbilt!
We are thrilled that you have chosen to join us at Vanderbilt to continue your educational journey. We are excited to learn from your unique perspective and experiences, and are looking forward to seeing how you add to our diverse campus.
From the moment you arrive on campus, you will be welcomed and supported, beginning with an orientation designed specifically for you. Along with fellow transfer students, you’ll connect with upper-division students who previously transferred to Vanderbilt, called Transfer Student Leaders. Transfer Student Leaders, along with our professional staff, will provide guidance and answer questions throughout your transition to Vanderbilt.
We look forward to supporting your new chapter as a Vanderbilt student and all that is to come. See you soon on campus!
Sincerely,
Melissa Gresalfi
Dean of Residential Colleges and Residential Education
Dean of The Ingram Commons
Vanderbilt University
Please take note of the following upcoming actions items. You can find additional information about each of them online (vanderbilt.edu/welcome).
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Student Organizations Vanderbilt has over 475 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 25 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. We encourage you to stop by and 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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Identity Centers Vanderbilt's Identity Centers foster community, belonging, and personal growth. These centers provide students with a space to explore and express their identities, including race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious background, and more.
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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 16, international transfer students are invited 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. International transfer students and domestic students currently 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 15, 2023. At the conclusion of ISO, you will join your peers and participate in the required Transfer Student Orientation. The 2023 ISO schedule will be available online by August 1.
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Summer Webinars
Open to students and their families and guests. Webinars will also be recorded and shared online. View previous webinars.
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Transfer Credit Course Review
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Virtual Meet & Greets
For students only. Get to know your fellow incoming transfer students and connect with current Transfer Student Leaders. All attendees are entered to win prizes!
- Thursday, July 6 at 7:00 P.M. CT
- Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00 P.M. CT
- Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 P.M. CT
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Transfer Student Orientation Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) is the required orientation for incoming transfer students which takes place immediately prior to the start of classes. TSO is designed to offer you a robust introduction to life at Vanderbilt, including informational sessions and small-group discussions that will help you navigate your academic program, campus resources, extracurricular activities, and student life on Vanderbilt’s campus. Through TSO, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with Transfer Student Leaders (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. The 2023 schedule will be available online by August 1.
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Move-In Day Transportation
Transportation assistance is available if you are arriving to the Nashville International Airport on Wednesday, August 16. Vanderbilt staff members will be on hand to greet you and help you travel from the airport to campus. Be sure to complete the pre-arrival form by July 15 to let us know your travel plans. If your travel plans require that you arrive on a different date, please contact residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu for information about alternate travel arrangements to campus.
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Textbooks Vanderbilt Bookstore makes it easy for students to get the right books for their classes in a wide variety of formats, including new, used, digital (where available), rental and custom books. The bookstore also offers all the technology, school supplies, and Vandy Gear you will need to start the year off right.
Note that used books can save students 25% and textbook rental can save up to 80% off the cost of a new printed textbook.
To order, visit Vanderbilt Bookstore – Textbooks and Course Materials. The Vanderbilt Bookstore accepts the Commodore Card, major credit cards, PayPal, gift cards and Apple Pay. Orders placed online may be picked up at the Vanderbilt Bookstore, located at 2525 West End Avenue.
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Connect with other Transfer Students
Incoming transfer students at Vanderbilt are afforded numerous opportunities to get to know other transfer students beginning at Transfer Student Orientation and continuing throughout their 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. You can find more information 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. Packages will be ready for pickup at the Student Life Center Garage temporary location or at the Station B Post Office (Rand Hall) beginning on your move-in date. You will receive an email package notification for each package received with instructions on which location to visit. 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)
If you are arriving early for International Student Orientation, please write “EARLY ARRIVAL” on each package. Packages will be available for pickup at either the Main Post Office (Station B) in Rand Hall or at the temporary location in the Student Life Center Garage. Ask your international orientation leader about assistance in transporting items from early arrival pickup locations to your residence hall during International Student Orientation.
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Please make sure that you are checking your Vanderbilt email (VU Gmail) over the summer for important updates and information.
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