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PreVU

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Over the summer and during the fall the Office of Undergraduate Admissions sponsors day-long open house events called PreVU.  These programs are of particular interest to rising seniors in high school and their families.

This visit event includes sessions led by each of the four undergraduate school deans, informative meetings on the Vanderbilt admissions process, an opportunity to learn about Vanderbilt’s terrific first-year living/learning experience known as The Commons, lunch on campus, and a student-led walking tour of our national arboretum university grounds.

Register and get more information about PreVU!

DiverseVU

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Vanderbilt prides itself on the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of its student body. Undergraduate comes from all over the country and around the world, representing a variety of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and ways of thinking. We hope you will join us on campus to experience this diversity for yourself.

Black & Gold Days

Every spring the Office of Undergraduate Admissions sponsors open house events known as Black & Gold Days.  These programs are geared toward freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in high school who are just beginning their college search process.

This half-day visit includes sessions on preparing for college, the financial aid process, a panel discussion with faculty and current students, and a student-led walking tour of the campus.

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'Dore for a Day

This half-day visit is designed for juniors, seniors and admitted students and offers you a chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student. You will meet your Vanderbilt host at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 12:30 CST and eat lunch together at an on-campus eatery (lunch included). With your host, you will attend one or two classes and spend time together exploring campus. Your visit will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

'Dore for a Day is available Monday through Friday, from September to mid-April, when classes are in session and when space is available. The month of April is reserved for admitted seniors only.

To register for 'Dore for a Day, please allow at least two weeks prior to your anticipated visit. Reservations will be confirmed on a space-available basis.

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Group Visits

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions schedules special sessions and tours for groups of five or more high school students. These visits are available weekdays throughout the year, except for campus holidays.

View our site for more information about Group Visits or to register your group.