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Open Houses

During the month of April, the College of Arts and Science, Peabody School of Education and Human Development, and School of Engineering host on-campus events for students deciding on their college choice. Open Houses are designed to showcase the university's top-tier academic programs and to provide a sense of student life at Vanderbilt.

Learn more and register for the College of Arts & Science Open House

Learn more and register for the Peabody College of Education and Human Development Open House

Learn more and register for the School of Engineering Open House


Admitted Student Information Sessions and Campus Tours

Students who are unable to attend an Open House are encouraged to register for an Admitted Student Information Session and Tour. These sessions feature a student panel, Q and A session, campus tour, and lunch at The Ingram Commons (free to our guests). 

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host three of these sessions in the historic Old Gym, each lasting from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register for one of the three programs by clicking the appropriate link below the event schedule.

Event Schedule

9:30 a.m. — Check-In at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions — Coffee and Tea

10:00 a.m. — Welcome from the Director — John Gaines, Director of Admissions, M. Ed.

10:05 a.m. — Why Vanderbilt? — A Conversation with Current Students 

11:00 a.m. — Walking Campus Tour

12:15 p.m. — Complimentary Lunch — The Ingram Commons Center

Conclusion of Lunch — Walk back to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with Admissions Staff

Register for the Monday, April 8 event

Register for the Monday, April 15 event

Register for the Friday, April 19 event


In addition to these special information sessions, admitted students are able to take advantage of the OUA's Daily Information Sessions and Campus Tours. Learn more or go straight to the registration page by clicking the link below.

Register for a Daily Information Session and Campus Tour 


Vanderbilt & You

During the month of April, the Offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Alumni Relations host informal receptions for admitted students in 40+ locations throughout the country and the world. These receptions connect admitted students with each other as well as to alumni, admissions officers, and other university staff. Use this opportunity to catch a glimpse of what it means to be a part of the global Commodore community.

Learn more and register for a Vanderbilt & You event


'Dore for a Day

'Dore for a Day is a half-day visit program designed for juniors, seniors and admitted students which offers participants the chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student. In April, all spots in the 'Dore for a Day program are reserved for admitted and wait-listed students, so don't miss this great opportunity to see what life is truly like as a Commodore. 

Learn more and register for 'Dore for a Day


Global 'Dore for a Day

This program functions the same as 'Dore for a Day, but is designed exclusively for international students. Likewise, the month of April is reserved for admitted and wait-listed international students.

Learn more and register for Global 'Dore for a Day


Virtual Tour of Vanderbilt

Regardless of your visit plans in April, we encourage all new 'Dores to experience the virtual tour of Vanderbilt. Featuring current students as guides (one from each of the university's four undergraduate schools), the tour gives users an experience of campus rivaled only by an actual visit. What's more, the tour is presented in three languages – English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish – making it useful for both domestic and select international audiences. The tour is also populated with plenty of supplemental material intended to illuminate the complete Vanderbilt experience, including 50+ captivating panoramic images, still photography, and videos.

Take a virtual tour of Vanderbilt's campus