‘College Admissions’
Class of 2028 Regular Decision Summary Statistics
Mar. 28, 2024—Yesterday we announced admissions decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the Class of 2028. Today we put their admit packets in the mail. We are so excited to welcome these new members of the Vanderbilt community! Vanderbilt’s culture of innovation and discovery relies on each of these new students contributing their abilities and perspectives and...
Class of 2027 Regular Decision Summary Statistics
Mar. 29, 2023—This week we announced admissions decisions for the Regular Decision applicants to the Class of 2027 and sent admit packets to our new Commodores. We’re thrilled to welcome these new students to the Vanderbilt community! Admitted students were selected from an exceptionally talented applicant pool of over 46,000 applicants. We are honored to receive applications from...
Moira Poe named executive director of undergraduate admissions
Sep. 2, 2021—Moira Poe has been named executive director of the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She will begin her tenure at Vanderbilt September 20, 2021. We at OUA are thrilled to welcome Moira as our new leader. Moira shares our priorities for building an inclusive and supportive campus community and brings nearly 20 years of experience...
Caring in a Crisis: Vanderbilt joins admissions response to COVID-19
Jul. 9, 2020—Vice Provost for University Enrollment Affairs and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Douglas L. Christiansen has joined with fellow admissions leaders at 350 institutions across the country in endorsing “Care Counts in Crisis: College Admissions Deans Respond to COVID-19,” a statement describing what admissions offices value from students amid the pandemic. This endorsement reinforces...
Statement Regarding Test-Optional Policy for fall 2021 Applicants
Jun. 20, 2020—Update: Vanderbilt University will extend the test-optional policy for students applying for fall 2022 entry. Vanderbilt University understands that families throughout the world are dealing with the very real and tangible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, for some, the loss of employment, concern over their own or a loved one’s health, and the realization that the ramifications of...
Webinar – Ask us your questions about Vanderbilt!
Dec. 14, 2019—With the January 1 application deadline approaching soon, we’re offering a webinar dedicated to answering your questions. After presenting a brief overview, a Vanderbilt admissions counselor will answer your questions about the admissions process, financial aid, academics, living on campus, and more. We hope you’ll join us to get your questions answered. December 18 – Webinar:...
Vanderbilt Student Takeovers on Instagram
Oct. 1, 2019—Throughout the academic year, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions hands over our Instagram account to current Vanderbilt students for story takeovers. These story takeovers offer an inside look at a day in the life of a Commodore, including academics, student life, research, clubs and student organizations, and more. You can also send in your own...
Vanderbilt’s New Admissions Counselors
Aug. 12, 2019—Last week, applications officially opened for the Class of 2024, and Vanderbilt’s admissions counselors are already traveling the country to meet prospective students through the Vanderbilt Road Shows. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce five new Vanderbilt admissions counselors. These newest members of our team will represent Vanderbilt at high school visits, college fairs, and...
OUA’s New Admissions Counselors
Sep. 6, 2018—As we wave goodbye to summer and welcome new beginnings this fall, we would like to introduce our newest additions to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions! These counselors will represent Vanderbilt at high school visits, college fairs, and other events throughout the year — and you might just see one of them at your school!...
Our First Look at E. Bronson Ingram College
Aug. 30, 2018— This month, Vanderbilt’s newest residential college opened its doors for the first time. I recently got my first look at E. Bronson Ingram College at an open house for staff, faculty, and students — and it is a really impressive sight! E. Bronson Ingram College is now home to approximately 340 sophomores, juniors, and...
Immersion Vanderbilt
Jul. 13, 2018—Immersion Vanderbilt is a new academic initiative designed to integrate classroom knowledge with experience, and give Vanderbilt students a deeper, more complete education. Immersion Vanderbilt calls for undergraduates to undertake an intensive learning experience that marries their interests and passion in making a change in the world. Students will be able to pursue these opportunities through...
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,...