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Coming Soon: On-campus Visits Return to Vanderbilt

May. 26, 2021—Yesterday, Vanderbilt announced updated COVID-19 protocols for returning to campus. These new guidelines will allow our office to resume campus visits for prospective students and families this summer, beginning Monday, June 7. We will update our visit page as soon as details become available. Registration will be required. After more than a year away from campus, we are excited to...

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Things To Do In Nashville

Mar. 22, 2019—Planning a visit to campus this spring? We hope you’ll allow some time to explore our hometown, Nashville. Vanderbilt is located in the heart of Nashville, close to museums, historic sites, live music venues, award-winning restaurants, and other great destinations. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of things to do in Nashville....

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What do admissions counselors do in the summer?

Jul. 6, 2018—Summertime is historically a bit quieter here on the Vanderbilt campus. Many of us are still in the office, debating the latest viral trend (like Yanny versus Laurel), and while it is a bit more calm here, we still find plenty of ways to keep busy. Here is a sneak peek into what we’re up...

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What We’re Eating, Summer 2015 Edition

Jul. 16, 2015—You might not know it, but here at the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we take food seriously. Here’s a look at the on- and off-campus places we’ve been enjoying lately.

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Make Your Nashville Summer Plans Now

May. 18, 2015—Every summer Music City heats up with concerts, festivals, art exhibits, sports, theatre, and more. It’s a perfect time for a visit, and we’ve got you covered with a list of the hottest Nashville happenings for summer 2015.

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PreVU Vanderbilt this Summer

Apr. 29, 2015—Guest blogger and admissions counselor Adrienne Spraggins explains her favorite thing about warm weather in Nashville and why you should add Music City (and PreVU) to your summer itinerary.

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How to Learn of Thee, Vanderbilt…Let Me Count the Ways

Aug. 8, 2014—Road Shows are only one way to learn more about Vanderbilt. From 'Dore for a Day to our Inside 'Dores student blog, there are multiple ways to learn about whether Vanderbilt is a great college fit for you.

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Summer Break – Student Blogger Edition

Jun. 25, 2014—Jay shares some digital postcards from the Inside 'Dores student bloggers, as they fill us in on their amazing summer experiences.

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What We’re Listening To: Road Show Soundtrack Vol. 1

Jun. 19, 2014—Like any good road trip, the Vanderbilt Road Show needs a soundtrack, and for this year’s songs we’ve compiled our favorite guilty pleasures.

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What We’re Listening To: Summer Jams

Jul. 5, 2013—Check out some of the tunes that are carrying OUA through the summer months.

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Summer in Music City

Jun. 27, 2013—Carolyn highlights two major music events that took place in Nashville this June.

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The Commons Reading 2013

Jun. 6, 2013—Dean of The Ingram Commons Frank Wcislo introduces the 2013 Commons Reading selection.

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