Undergraduate Admissions
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Vanderbilt University Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions

What do Vanderbilt students do outside of the classroom?

There are endless opportunities for involvement with more than 350 student organizations, a student newspaper, a campus radio station, 35 club sports, 40 intramural sports, musical ensembles including a 200-member marching band, fraternities, sororities, and Division I-SEC sports with enthusiastic student cheering sections.  And don’t forget about Nashville located in a metro area with more than one million people. Vanderbilt is in the West End district, located just minutes from a lively downtown scene and within walking distance of all Nashville has to offer.


  1. What is a credit hour?  How many credit hours does the average Vanderbilt student take during a semester?
  2. What majors are offered at Vanderbilt?
  3. What courses are offered at Vanderbilt?
  4. What should I major in at Vanderbilt?  When do I have to declare a major?
  5. Is it possible to double major?  How can I minor in a field?
  6. Is it easy to change majors or colleges at Vanderbilt?
  7. Where can I get information on pre–med, pre–law, or pre–business?
  8. What percentage of students graduate in four years?
  9. How does academic course advising work at Vanderbilt?
  10. How accessible are faculty?
  11. May I work with faculty on research projects?
  12. Does Vanderbilt offer study abroad?
  13. May students take classes at Vanderbilt during the summer?
  14. Will Vanderbilt award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) scores?
  15. How does Vanderbilt treat Advanced Placement (AP) exams? Are AP scores factored into admission decisions? What kind of advanced credit does Vanderbilt offer for these exams?
  16. Does Vanderbilt recognize and award credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) program?
  17. Does Vanderbilt require SAT II Subject Test scores?
  18. Will my credits from another college or university transfer to Vanderbilt?  Does Vanderbilt accept dual enrollment credit?
  19. What resources and facilities are available for academic assistance?
  20. I have a learning difference.  How can I find resources for assistance?
  21. What do Vanderbilt students do after they graduate?
  22. Is career counseling available to help with finding a job?
  23. What do Vanderbilt students do outside of the classroom?