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First-Year and Transfer Wait Lists Closed
Jul. 14, 2016—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has now closed the wait lists for fall 2016 incoming first-year and transfer students. We have emailed notifications to those of you who remained active on our waitlist in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed on either of our waitlists but who...
Your Nashville Summer Visit Guide
Jul. 5, 2016—It’s summer break! What are your plans? College visits? Family vacation? How about both. Vanderbilt and Nashville are great destinations this summer. Where else can you visit a top-20 school in a city ranked on the Lonely Planet Top 10 Best in Travel 2016 list? (Hint: nowhere else!) From campus tours to concerts, here are...
Road Shows Bring VU to You
May. 27, 2016—This summer, we’re bringing Vanderbilt to you with the Vanderbilt Road Show! Our admissions counselors will hit the road to nearly 25 cities for the first leg of the tour this June. Then in late July and August we’ll head out to visit even more cities. Vanderbilt Road Shows are a great way for you...
Peabody College Admitted Students Hangout
Apr. 20, 2016—Continuing our series of Google Hangouts for admitted students, here is a session specifically geared for students admitted to the Peabody College of Education and Human Development. This session includes current Peabody students as well as U. Monique Robinson-Nichols, Associate Dean for Students and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Andrea Capizzi, Assistant Professor of the...
International Admitted Students Hangout
Apr. 15, 2016—In our latest Google Hangout for admitted students, we offer a hangout specifically for admitted international students. Current VU students Cici Zhang (Beijing, China), Musbah Shaheen (Homs, Syria), Aditi Thakur (New Delhi, India), and Diana Handal (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) discuss their experiences coming to Vanderbilt from abroad. Have any more questions? Contact a current International...
Scholarship – The Vanderbilt Community Creed
Apr. 6, 2016—Editor’s Note: The Vanderbilt Community Creed is a statement of shared community values created by VU students. The Creed reflects the principles our community holds dear and serves as inspiration for the intellectual and personal growth Vanderbilt students strive toward. In this series of blog posts, we will explore the Community Creed–not just its lofty...
Google Hangouts for Admitted Students
Mar. 28, 2016—Congratulations, Vanderbilt Class of 2020, you’re in! We know you may have more questions than ever about Vanderbilt now that you’ve been admitted. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. In addition to our usual lines of communication — admitted student visit programs, contacting your admissions counselor or a current student, joining the official Class of...
Class of 2020 – Regular Decision Summary Statistics
Mar. 25, 2016—Earlier this week we released admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the class of 2020. By now, admit packets are on their way to new ‘Dores across the country and around the world. The admits to the Class of 2020 are an incredibly accomplished, amazingly diverse, and hugely talented group, and we can’t wait...
Class of 2020 Decisions Available Online March 23
Mar. 22, 2016—It’s time to welcome the newest Commodores to the Vanderbilt community! At 5:30 p.m. Central Time Wednesday, March 23, admissions decisions for first-year applicants will be available online through MyAppVU, our online portal for application management. Admitted student welcome packets will follow in the mail next week. Here are the important details for applicants accessing...
#vandygram – Vanderbilt on Instagram
Mar. 5, 2016—Instagram can be a great way to get a closer look at a college during your search or while you’re deciding where to enroll. You can see the campus, learn more about student life, check out athletic events, and find out about student organizations. You can also get a look at the campus through the...
Class of 2020 – Early Decision Summary Statistics
Feb. 15, 2016—Now that we’ve completed the Early Decision round of admissions for the Class of 2020, we can share some information about the newest ‘Dores. This is an immensely talented, incredibly diverse, and thoroughly engaged group. It’s also the largest Early Decision class in Vanderbilt’s history. We’re excited to welcome these students to Vanderbilt as we...
Early Decision II: Decisions Available Online February 12
Feb. 12, 2016—As of 5:30 p.m. Central Time Friday, February 12, admissions decisions for Early Decision II applicants will be available online through MyAppVU. Check the online decision release notes below for more details about checking your decision. If you regularly follow updates here at the Admissions Blog, you already know that MyAppVU is the best way...