Overview
Recognized by The Princeton Review in its 2023 Top 10 Best Campus Food list, Vanderbilt Campus Dining consistently ranks as one of the top collegiate food service operators in the nation and has even earned the prestigious Ivy Award. Our globally inspired menu, with delicious new cuisines and healthy options, supports a diverse array of dietary preferences and restrictions.
Meal Plans
Meal plans are automatically assigned based on your cohort year, and will be automatically loaded prior to your arrival on campus; for a comprehensive list of meal plan components, visit the Campus Dining website. Students residing in the US will receive a brochure in the mail with more information about dining, including meal plan upgrade options. If you wish to upgrade your meal plan, you may explore upgrade options on the Campus Dining Website. A full list of dining locations can be found on the Campus Dining Website.
Taste of Nashville
This program allows you to use your Commodore Card at local partner restaurants, just as you would a debit or credit card. Purchases at Taste of Nashville locations are debited from your Meal Money. “Meals” cannot be used off campus. Visit the Campus Dining website for the list of participating restaurants.
Dietary Accommodations
Vanderbilt Campus Dining can assist you in making wise choices to meet your nutritional goals and is happy to help you navigate food allergies, health conditions, or other dietary restrictions. Several resources are available, including a registered staff dietitian, an online nutrition calculator, and more.
Connect
Prior to arrival, students are encouraged to connect with campus dining on Instagram (@VandyCampusDining) and subscribe to DiningNews text alerts. Text DiningNews to 55744. Standard messaging and data rates apply.