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Welcome to the Vanderbilt Community!
Your student is about to embark on an incredible journey full of personal growth and self-discovery, as they work toward earning a degree.
This isn't just a big change for your student - it's also a major transition for your family. Vanderbilt Parents & Family Programs is here to offer support, guidance, and resources every step of the way. Reach out to us anytime: parents@vanderbilt.edu.
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Admissions offers several programs exclusively for admitted students including Anchor Day, webinars, and Vanderbilt & You events.
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First-Year: Adjust to College
- Meet the Career Center coaches during walk-in hours at The Ingram Commons to learn more about their services
- Create a resume and have a coach review it
- Academics and Course Selection: Focus on exploring interests, values, and skills and completing AXEL (general education) requirements
- Take a seminar course to start thinking about your Immersion Vanderbilt project
- Explore co-curricular opportunities and get involved in organizations and clubs
- Create a profile on AnchorLink to learn more about the various groups on campus
- Visit the Office of Experiential Learning & Immersion Vanderbilt and plan for the best time to study abroad
- Make use of the great academic enhancement services on campus (tutoring, writing studio, study skills)
- Practice time management! The flexible schedule of college life can be hard to adapt to!
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Campus Contacts
There are many resources available at Vanderbilt. Here are some of the most frequently used resources in an easy-to-access list.
Still need help finding what you're looking for? We'll be happy to point you in the right direction! Feel free to send us an email at parents@vanderbilt.edu.
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The Ingram Commons
615-322-4948
thecommons@vanderbilt.edu -
Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
(615) 322-3591
or (800) 288-0204
finaid@vanderbilt.edu -
Office of Student Accounts
615-322-6693
student.accounts@vanderbilt.edu