Vanderbilt University Calendar (2024)

FAQs

What day is Vanderbilt graduation 2024? ›

In 2024, the majority of colleges and universities will observe their Spring Break holiday between 11 March and 1 April.

Vanderbilt is on a semester system, with most courses counting for 3 credit hours.

For the Class of 2024, 32,376 students applied to Vanderbilt University of which 2,907 students were accepted, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 9%.

David Brooks, an internationally acclaimed journalist whose work has shaped timely conversations around controversial and complex issues, will receive Vanderbilt University's prestigious Nichols-Chancellor's Medal when he speaks at the university's 2024 Commencement activities.

The beginning of fall in the United States and the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the September equinox, also known as the autumn equinox. Fall 2024 will officially begin on September 23rd.

Mid- to late March is typically the peak period for spring break for most colleges and universities across the country. This year, the majority of these institutions will have their rest and recreation between March 11 and April 1.

Spring or Easter Break – Usually lasts for one or two weeks in March or April. Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day Break – Columbus Day is always the second Monday in October. Many schools take a week off, though some areas only take Columbus Day itself off.

VU Staff: Educational tuition assistance benefits are available for eligible employee's dependent children when the employee is at least twenty-one (21) years old and has been employed full-time for the past five (5) continuous years in a regular or term position at Vanderbilt University (or any other accredited ...

We do not just want you to come to Vanderbilt – we want you to thrive and be successful throughout your four years on campus. We strongly believe that there is a connection between where you live and your ability to maximize your academic and social potential while at Vanderbilt.

Is Vanderbilt laundry free? ›

Linens & Laundry

The University does not supply towels, washcloths, linens, blankets, or pillows. Washers and dryers are provided for campus residents in all residential areas at no cost. Washer and dryer use is for on-campus residents only.

Tickets are free of charge and are general admission. Selling Commencement tickets is strictly prohibited. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person can watch the Commencement ceremony live on the Vanderbilt University home page.

All graduating students must order and wear regalia (cap, gown, hood) in order to participate, and are responsible for ordering it through Vanderbilt University. Regalia order details will be released closer to the time of Commencement.

The Broadview at Vanderbilt

These graduate and professional student apartments are located in midtown Nashville within walking distance to Vanderbilt University.

Junior standing: 54 hours. Senior standing: 84 hours. Graduation: 120 hours.