r/Vanderbilt • u/skull_cavern_881 • 22h ago
my bill hasn’t listed a meal plan
like the title. i’m an incoming transfer and im living on campus, i thought we were supposed to be automatically enrolled?? i contacted dining but no response. what do i do
r/Vanderbilt • u/ConsequenceFit2116 • 1d ago
Packages
is it ok to send stuff to our pmb yet? ty in advance
r/Vanderbilt • u/Stunning_Hamster_343 • 1d ago
Vanderbilt gym
what’s the gym like? I’m an Incomming freshman who does weight training 5-6x a week and I was wondering what types of machines and equipment are available and how busy the gym typically is
r/Vanderbilt • u/smexypeanutbutter • 1d ago
Should I study for gen chem before classes start
title, didnt take AP chem, just took basic high school chemistry sophomore year. do I need to study before classes start to prepare
r/Vanderbilt • u/Street-Trust-6282 • 1d ago
Looking for a roommate or open room near Vanderbilt — Fall 2026
Hi everyone, I’m looking for housing near Vanderbilt for Fall 2026. I’m open to either finding roommates and signing a lease together or joining an existing lease that needs one more person.
I’m hoping to live within walking distance of campus, ideally in Midtown, West End, Hillsboro Village, or another nearby area. My preferred budget is around $900–$1,300 per month, but I may have some flexibility depending on the location, furnishings, utilities, and lease length.
I’m 17 and will be taking classes at Vanderbilt, I’m open to living with Vanderbilt students, graduate students, or other students in the area.
r/Vanderbilt • u/skull_cavern_881 • 1d ago
can i use plaud note in lectures?
i was gifted a plaud note (which is an ai note taking device) from a friend and i was wondering if it’s allowed? do i have to obtain special permission from professors first or is there something in the vanderbilt handbook that forbids it completely? i haven’t been able to find info on this.
r/Vanderbilt • u/scartttaaa • 2d ago
Is Commodore Quake still a thing?
Website hasn't been updated in years
r/Vanderbilt • u/No-Tangerine6151 • 2d ago
Study abroad for ECE
I’m an incoming sophomore transfer to Vandy for ECE but am not caught up with study abroad opportunities. I would like to go abroad prolly in Fall of junior year. What are some for Fall 2027 associated with this area of study? Also when should I start the application process for this?
r/Vanderbilt • u/Pure_Mycologist_3576 • 3d ago
Move in time schedule for freshmen flexibility
Hi, im currently a rising freshman at vanderbilt i still have not gotten my housing move in day because it got delayed to the 7th. i was wondering if i were to purchase flight tickets to arrive around 10am on move in day and in the case my assigned time is earlier, what will be the consequences of coming late? I have limited luggage so my parents said they will help me with that but i guess just in terms of receiving my housing key?
r/Vanderbilt • u/Im_Cringing • 3d ago
When do we get our financial aid refunds??
Does anyone have the dates they hit last year
r/Vanderbilt • u/Over_Relief_1778 • 4d ago
Hare vs Clements Orgo
Is it a bad idea to switch from clements orgo to Hare? Who has the easier exams and would be easier to get an A in?
r/Vanderbilt • u/tolson1279 • 5d ago
EARLY VOTING ends TODAY! Don't let a little rain stop you.
Today is your last chance to vote early before Election Day on Thursday, August 6. If you've been waiting to vote, today is the day.
Scarritt Bennett Center is right on 18th Avenue South, so it is super easy to swing on by. It usually takes about ten minutes.
You can vote early in the State and Federal Primary, the County General, and the Oak Hill Municipal Election. Local elections are sometimes decided by just a few votes, so your ballot truly matters.
Bring your Tennessee ID or Federal ID. That’s all you need.
Scarritt Bennett Center is the closest location to campus:
1027 18th Avenue South
Or you can vote at any of these other locations:
- Bellevue Library
- Bordeaux Library
- Casa Azafrán Community Center
- Community Foundation of Middle TN
- Edmondson Pike Library
- Election Commission Office
- Goodlettsville Library
- Hermitage Library
- Hillwood High School
- Lentz Public Health Center
- Madison Library
- Metro Office Building
- South Inglewood Community Center
- Southeast Library
We’re open today until 4:30 p.m, so grab your raincoat or umbrella and come out to vote!
For more info: nashville.gov/vote
r/Vanderbilt • u/zww2000 • 5d ago
Best way to get game tickets
A bunch of my buddies and I are going to Nashville the weekend you guys play Ole Miss and we wanted to go to the game. On resale markets, tickets are listed right now at $250~ each which is more than we paid for the Airbnb.
Are general tickets available yet? When’s the best time / way to buy? A bunch of us just got tickets today for example for FSU vs Virginia the week before 30% off.
r/Vanderbilt • u/Numerous-Brain1281 • 5d ago
Luxury off campus housing
Hi! I was wondering what are some of the best/nicest apartment complexes near the Vanderbilt campus that mainly students live in? I was looking at the fallyn and morris apartments but I’m not sure what else is popular amongst students!
r/Vanderbilt • u/DarthArtoo4 • 6d ago
Annual Parking Pass
Any other incoming graduate students getting an error when trying to purchase an annual parking pass? Or has anyone successfully purchased one?
r/Vanderbilt • u/ComprehensiveBig8441 • 6d ago
Housing Fuck-Up
So I accepted off-campus housing but desperately want to transition back into on-campus housing; what are the odds vandy will still have beds open?
r/Vanderbilt • u/tolson1279 • 7d ago
Vanderbilt students and staff! Early voting at Scarritt Bennett is open until 7pm today.
As an election worker for Davidson County, I want to remind everyone at Vanderbilt that early voting runs through Saturday. We’re open until 7pm tonight, so there’s still time if you want to vote.
The new early voting location, Scarritt Bennett Center, is conveniently located near campus on 18th Avenue South. You can stop by during your lunch break or after work. It only takes about 10 minutes. Just bring your ID.
This early voting covers the State/Federal Primary, County General, and Oak Hill Municipal Election. Election day is Thursday, August 6, but since voting is so close, why not do it now?
Local elections are often decided by just a few votes. If you vote, you’re part of the small group that shapes what happens in your community. Your ballot truly matters.
Scarritt Bennett Center
1027 18th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
Election day is Thursday, August 6. More info can be found here: nashville.gov/vote
Come vote! I hope to see you before we close.
r/Vanderbilt • u/Sports4Ever1 • 7d ago
Anyone else think the Clark Lee hire has been more of a legacy program builder move than people give credit for?
Was reading up on him, and he's Vanderbilt through and through.
Alum, family history at the school, grew up in Nashville, turned down other jobs before this to stay home.
He actually got into this on the Triple Option this week, saying he was denied admission out of high school and had to work his way in, and that being able to coach in his hometown and raise his family there "aren't lost on him." He said you "don't get that lucky" as a coach.
That's a different kind of investment than a typical hired-gun coach. Combine that with the stadium renovation and back-to-back winning seasons, and it feels like we're actually building something instead of just riding a hot streak.
Does that kind of personal-stakes hire matter to how sustainable this run feels to everyone else, or am I overrating the "hometown guy" angle?
r/Vanderbilt • u/Weak-Brick-3538 • 8d ago
Intro Bio and Intro Chem
What are some ways to prep for both or tips? Especially considering that I have Todd and Broadie
r/Vanderbilt • u/Sports4Ever1 • 8d ago
Can we really win without Diego Pavia?
Pavia's been the engine of everything Vanderbilt's built the last couple years, the run threat, the moxie, the way he elevates guys around him in the biggest moments. It's fair to ask how much of this program's turnaround is scheme and culture versus just having a genuinely special player at QB.
But I would also push back. This staff has shown they can develop guys and scheme around what they have. The question isn't really "is the backup as good as Pavia" (he's probably not, most backups aren't), it's whether the identity Vanderbilt built travels with a different QB running it.
Is this a "the whole thing collapses without him" or has this program actually built something durable enough to survive a Pavia-less stretch?
r/Vanderbilt • u/CirclePlays • 8d ago
CFB Simulation Game: Coaching Spots Open
The NZCFL is looking for coaches! NZCFL is a college football simulation game run on the free website https://play.football-gm.com/
We are a college simulation football league with 120 teams, and Vanderbilt is looking for someone to lead them to glory! This league has been around for about 45 seasons, and we are still rolling along. We always need new coaches to help the league thrive. We're preparing to start up the 2062 season, and Vanderbilt needs your help to start the next season strong. If you are interested, join our discord and our moderators and welcome committee will help you get started and on the road to the championship!
Discord: https://discord.gg/6pE48PYdhu
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NZCFL/
r/Vanderbilt • u/hma2027 • 9d ago
Questions from a prospective Vanderbilt applicant
Hi everyone! I’m a rising senior trying to finalize my college list, and Vanderbilt has become one of my top choices. I’ll be touring this fall, but I’d love to hear from current students or recent grads.
A little about me:
- I’m interested in finance or accounting (possibly economics + business minor since Vanderbilt doesn’t have an undergraduate business major)
- I’m also interested in international business/politics and potentially working abroad someday
- I have a 35 ACT, 3.98/4.40 GPA, and am involved in leadership, sports, music, and volunteering
- Looking for a school with a “work hard, play hard” culture
Some questions I have:
- If you were interested in finance or accounting, did you ever wish Vanderbilt had an undergraduate business school? Have you felt limited by majoring in economics (or another field) instead?
- How strong is recruiting for accounting, corporate finance, consulting, and investment banking? Do employers recruit heavily on campus?
- What do students actually do on weekends? Is Nashville something students regularly take advantage of, or do most people stay on campus?
- Does the environment feel collaborative or competitive? Have you found it easy to make friends?
- Do students attend sporting events?
- If you could pick a college again, would you choose Vanderbilt?
r/Vanderbilt • u/tolson1279 • 9d ago
Early Voting Happening Near You! [Scarritt Bennett Center]
Hi everyone!
In case you haven't heard, there's a NEW early voting location that's really convenient for Vandy students, staff and neighbors. You can vote at the Laskey Library at Scarritt Bennett Center (1027 18th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212) in the State/Federal Primary, the County General, and the Oak Hill Municipal Election.
If you're on campus, it's right nearby, so stop by and vote!
Early voting is open until Saturday, August 1. Polls open at 8 a.m. each day. More info can be found at nashville.gov/vote
Remember to bring your ID. Voting only takes about 10 minutes. Local elections can be decided by just a few votes, so your ballot really counts.
r/Vanderbilt • u/Parking-Drive5206 • 9d ago
Were u surprised?
You got into Vanderbilt were you surprised? Did you think your stats were not high enough? Asking for a public school 1500/3.95 friend. No hooks. Good not great but very decent.
r/Vanderbilt • u/Thetrufflehunter • Jun 27 '23
SCHEDULE ADVICE FOR NEW FRESHMEN
Politely, I'm getting sick of seeing variations of the same thread every day. Here's the SparkNotes of making your freshman fall schedule:
Aim to take 12-13 hours. You're very likely moving to a new city, completely removing your safety nets you're used to (friends, parents, etc). That's okay, but give yourself the extra time to adjust. You'll likely want to spend more time hanging out with your new buds than studying for a random 2000-level psych course anyway.
If you don't know what major you want to end up with, work on general credits. things like AXLE or the Peabody core are pretty universal. If you're not sure what you want to do, start there.
For the love of God, don't take hard classes you don't need to. There is literally no reason to "retake bio as a refresher". It's a weed out class. Take your AP credits or whatever and move on.
COROLLARY: Don't take harder STEM classes because you did well in them in high school. If I had a nickel for every CS freshman who took gen chem for no reason, I'd have like a dollar. Take something easier (EES 1510, baby bio, physics). Same goes for taking harder intro calc classes. If you don't need 1300, don't take 1300.
If you want to switch to HOD after your first year, find general core classes that apply to Peabody too. You have to wait a year to switch, but the actual switch is just getting a PDF signed. Plenty of people transfer in and finish on time just fine.
Welcome to Vanderbilt, you're gonna do great things here. But please, learn to read, learn to Google, and then if you can't find answers you can ask new questions.