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Learn more about Vanderbilt via VirtualVU
Oct. 15, 2020—This fall, Vanderbilt’s campus — like the rest of the world — looks a little different than normal. Students, faculty, and staff are anchoring down and stepping up to keep campus healthy and safe during the pandemic. That means finding creative ways of getting to know one another and of staying healthy in body and mind....
Spring Visit Options
Mar. 8, 2018—Spring has sprung here in Nashville! For students at Vanderbilt, spring means that Rites of Spring and final exams are on the horizon. For juniors and seniors in high school, spring is a time to start ramping up or wrapping up the college search process! Usually this means many visits to college campuses. Here are...
Register Now for Black & Gold Days
Nov. 20, 2017—Registration is now open for Black & Gold Days, a campus visit program designed especially for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and their families. We may be in the midst of application season for current seniors, but we’re still thinking about those of you who are in the earlier stages of your college search process,...
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 –...
Happy Halloween from OUA
Oct. 31, 2016—A scary admissions story … it was a dark and stormy Halloween night, and the prospective student had forgotten all about the Early Decision I deadline lurking just ahead on November 1! Ok, sorry — here at the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog we are anything but scary. We’re here to help you though the admissions process...
Fall Visit Opportunities
Sep. 13, 2016—Fall is a perfect time to plan a college visit, whether you are just starting to think about your school options or are in the final stages of deciding where to apply. At Vanderbilt we offer 4 excellent visit options to help you learn more about life as a Commodore: Daily information session and campus...
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...
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...
Admissions Events Cancelled For Feb. 16, 2015
Feb. 15, 2015—Due to the threat of inclement weather associated with “Winter Storm Octavia,” all Undergraduate Admissions Office events scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2015 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
‘Dore for a Day Registration is Open!
Jul. 22, 2013—Sign up today for a chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student for an afternoon this fall.
Summer in Music City
Jun. 27, 2013—Carolyn highlights two major music events that took place in Nashville this June.
Campus Visits 101
May. 24, 2013—Information on campus visit options at VU and 10 tips on how to make the best of it.