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What We Did on Your Summer Vacation!
Sep. 14, 2017—Ah, sweet summertime. For me, thinking about summer conjures up the smell of sunscreen, the taste of PreVU salmon on The Commons, the warmth of the hot Nashville sun, and of course, travel! While summertime may be a break for some, at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions it’s a time when we continue to hit...
4 Ways to Apply
Sep. 12, 2017—Calling all seniors, it’s time to take the next step on your road to college — applications for admission are now available! At Vanderbilt we have four ways to apply: the Coalition Application, Common Application, QuestBridge Application, and the Universal College Application. We don’t have a preference for one application method over any other, but we ask that you select...
Introducing Our Newest Admissions Counselors!
Sep. 5, 2017—Well—it’s the start of another wonderful recruitment cycle! Do you know what that means for admissions counselors? Flights, applications, food, college fairs, hotels, and did I say amazing food?! As counselors, we enjoy forging new relationships and advocating for the admission of numerous, talented scholars! With an office of 32 admissions counselors, we practice a concept...
Vanderbilt Move-in: Welcome to Campus, Class of 2021!
Aug. 24, 2017—Last weekend, the Vanderbilt community welcomed our new first-year students to campus in true Commodore fashion. In a tradition that plays out each year, new students and their families arriving at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons are greeted by a throng of cheering upper class students, staff, faculty, and even the Chancellor. As each vehicle...
Road Shows – We’re Coming to Visit You!
Jul. 21, 2017—It’s time for the return of the Vanderbilt Road Show, which means we’re hitting the road to visit you! Over the next few weeks, Vanderbilt admissions counselors will be traveling to more than 45 locations across the country for presentations about Vanderbilt and the admissions process. There’s still time to register for the Road Show...
First-Year Waitlist Closed
Jul. 14, 2017—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has now closed the waitlist for applicants to The Class of 2021. 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 the waitlist but who did not receive an...
Summer in the City – Visiting Vanderbilt & Nashville
Jun. 22, 2017—Summer is a great time to visit Vanderbilt and Nashville. With so much happening in the city and great visiting opportunities on campus, it’s the perfect fit for a summer trip. Here’s what you need to know to plan a great visit. Step 1 – Pick the campus visit option that’s right for you –...
Transfer Admissions – What you need to know
Apr. 20, 2017—We are thrilled to have just sent out our first wave of transfer decisions on Tuesday – congratulations to our newly admitted Commodores! Your stories, life experiences, academic achievements, and potential to contribute to our campus community were exciting to see in your applications. You possess many of the same impressive traits we see in our...
Vanderbilt & You, Class of 2021
Apr. 7, 2017—This April we’re holding more than 25 Vanderbilt & You receptions across the country and beyond to welcome admitted students to the Commodore community. Whether you’re still deciding about where you’ll spend the next four years or you’ve already claimed your spot at Vanderbilt, these receptions are a great way to learn more about life at...
April Snapchat Takeovers
Apr. 4, 2017—We’re thrilled to be welcoming the Class of 2021 to Vanderbilt, and in honor of our newest ‘Dores, we’re holding extra Snapchat takeovers during the month of April! In addition to our regularly scheduled takeover Tuesdays, we will be handing over the official VU account to students each Thursday this month. These takeovers are not...
Class of 2021 – Regular Decision Summary Statistics
Mar. 30, 2017—This week we announced admissions decisions for the Regular Decision portion of the Class of 2021, and put admit packets in the mail to newly admitted Commodores. Those packets are on their way across the country and around the world to an amazingly talented group, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Vanderbilt community. You...
Class of 2021 Decisions Available Online March 28
Mar. 27, 2017—We’re almost ready to welcome the newest Commodores to the Vanderbilt community! At 5:30 p.m. Central Time Tuesday, March 28, 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 later in the week. Applicants, here’s the important info you need...