Undergraduate Admissions
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Vanderbilt University Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions

Where will my son/daughter live?  Where will he/she eat?

Three residence halls are reserved exclusively for first–year students. Kissam Quadrangle offers all single rooms; Branscomb Quadrangle offers all double rooms; and Vanderbilt/Barnard Hall offers single and double rooms. All of the residence halls are located on campus and are co–ed by floor. For specific information on residence halls, including amenities, safety, and other features, please see the Office of Housing and Residential Education homepage.

Vanderbilt Dining offers a variety of menus, including options for vegetarian students and students with special dining needs. Please note that first–year students are required to be on a meal plan. For information about the location of campus eateries, menus, meal plan details, and off–campus restaurants that participate in meal plans, please see the Vanderbilt Dining homepage.

 

  1. Whom can I talk to if I have questions about Vanderbilt?
  2. What are some of the best ways to guide my son/daughter through the college search process?
  3. What is the difference between Early Decision and Regular Decision?
  4. What is the cost of attendance at Vanderbilt?
  5. How can I prepare my son/daughter for college life?
  6. Will my son/daughter feel at home in the Vanderbilt community?
  7. Where can I find the schedule for new student orientation?
  8. Where will my son/daughter live?  Where will he/she eat?
  9. What is Vanderbilt’s approach to teaching?
  10. Where can I find the academic school calendar?
  11. What do Vanderbilt students do outside of the classroom?
  12. What are Vanderbilt’s policies regarding drugs and alcohol?