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Hello, from the tour guides
Feb. 8, 2016—As you go through the college search process, a campus visit can play an important role in finding your fit with a school. After all, a college can seem perfect for you on paper, but then lack a certain ineffable quality when you visit. I’ve personally lost track of how many Vanderbilt students have told...
Snow Day!
Jan. 22, 2016—It’s not often that Vanderbilt students get a snow day, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday. As winter storm Jonas passed through Tennessee and the middle of the US on the way to the East Coast, it dropped about 8 inches of snow. In the process it turned Vanderbilt’s campus into a winder wonderland....
Life After Vanderbilt – Where is the Class of 2015?
Jan. 5, 2016—What do Nobel Prize winners, professional athletes, U.S. ambassadors, Academy Award winners, tech entrepreneurs, and Grammy Award winners have in common? All of those accolades and more belong to Vanderbilt graduates. How about the class of 2015–where are they? Check out this infographic for a look at post-graduate plans and top employment destinations for our...
Hanging out with Vanderbilt Students, Diversity Edition
Dec. 28, 2015—Today we continue our series of Google Hangouts with current students with a discussion about campus diversity. The conversation includes topics such as student organizations, campus cultural resources, the student experience, move-in, and more. Check out the full discussion in the video below. You can view our previous Google Hangouts at the links below: Academics...
Welcome to Vanderbilt, #vu2020
Dec. 18, 2015—One week ago, we released Early Decision I results and welcomed the newest Commodores to the Vanderbilt community. Since being admitted, these new ‘Dores have been sharing their excitement across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the rest of the social media landscape. It’s been so much fun to watch! Check it out for yourself with the embedded slideshow below:...
Applying as an International Student
Dec. 17, 2015—The college application process can be an intimidating experience, especially if you are considering leaving your home country to study in the United States. Don’t worry, though, because our international admissions team has the tips and advice to help you through the process of applying to Vanderbilt as an international student. Here are the top...
Early Decision I Decisions Available Online Dec. 11
Dec. 10, 2015—We’re almost ready to welcome the first members of the Vanderbilt Class of 2020! As of Friday, December 11, after 5:30 p.m. Central Time, admissions decisions for Early Decision I applicants will be available online through MyAppVU. Check the online decision release notes below for more details about checking your decision. We are thrilled with...
Happy Thanksgiving from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Nov. 24, 2015—As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, many in the Vanderbilt community are taking to social media to share the reasons we’re thankful, using #VUthankful. As you can see from the collection of responses at social.vanderbilt.edu, we have a lot to be thankful for! One theme seems particularly strong: family, friends, classmates, professors, colleagues … we are...
Hanging out with Vanderbilt Students, Nashville Edition
Nov. 19, 2015—It’s time for another hangout with Vanderbilt students as we continue our series of Google Hangout conversations. This week’s topic is Nashville: what it’s like to live and study in one of America’s coolest up-and-coming cities. You know, the kind of city that gets named to Lonely Planet’s top 10 Best in Travel 2016 list...
Merit Scholarship Deadlines Are Coming Up Soon
Nov. 13, 2015—Update (1/1/16): The deadline to apply for Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chancellor’s Scholarships has been extended to January 7, 2016. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships with any questions. The deadlines to apply for merit scholarships at Vanderbilt are coming up soon. Applications for the Ingram Scholarship are due December 1, 2015. Applications...
Hanging out with Vanderbilt Students, Community Edition
Nov. 2, 2015—The latest video in our recently launched series of Google Hangouts with Vanderbilt students is now online. Check it out below! As you may have seen from our first student hangout on academic life at Vanderbilt, these videos are conversations with current students about their lives as Commodores. Our latest video explores student life and...
Early Decision Application Deadline is November 1
Oct. 28, 2015—The deadline to submit your application under our Early Decision I decision plan is this Sunday, November 1, 2015. In order to be considered under this plan and learn your admission decision by December 15, 2015, make sure to submit your completed application and all additional materials by November 1. Early Decision is a binding commitment...