Senior Experience
SeniorFest
Kick off your senior year in September with your Student Alumni Board to claim Almost Alumni Lawn.
Networking
Discover your networking edge to help you conquer and prevail after graduation.
Life After Vanderbilt 2013
We've collected words of wisdom and advice from more than 300 young alumni—learn about moving, money, networking, city insider tips and more! Pick up yours at Grad Fair.
Here's a sample from the 2013 Life After Vanderbilt guide.
"Never believe the landlord when he says that living next to the EL train is an 'urban experience.'" —Elle Luna, BA'04
"Always account for unexpected costs. Your car will inevitably need new tires when you least have the money to pay for them." — Shannon Franklin, BS'04
"Without the George Foreman Grill, I would starve." —Clayton Davis, BE'07
Young Alumni Trustees
The Vanderbilt Board of Trust includes four Young Alumni Trustees (YATs) who bring the knowledge and viewpoints of young alumni and current students to the board. One YAT is selected each year from the graduating senior class to serve as a full board member for a four-year term. Vanderbilt was the first university to start this tradition in 1968.
Class Rings
Find information on the Vanderbilt class ring, a symbol of your achievements and the Commodore tradition.
Grad Fair
Seniors, Grad Fair is your one-stop shop for graduation.
March 13—14
10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Sarratt Promenade
Commencement Open Houses
Reunite and celebrate graduation with your old housemates and faculty heads of house before THE PARTY! In honor of the Class of 2013, the dean's residence and all ten houses will hold open houses for seniors and your families. Hosted by your Vanderbilt Alumni Association, the dean of The Ingram Commons and faculty heads of house.
Planning to attend? Please register here by May 1
Senior Class Fund
Leave your mark by supporting an area of Vanderbilt that means the most to you through the Senior Class Fund. You'll help enhance the value of your degree and help ensure that future generations have the same great Vanderbilt experience that you had.
Resources and Benefits
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GradMed – short-term major medical
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association is now offering GradMed short-term medical insurance to graduating students and alumni who may be in need of temporary medical coverage. Alumni in need of medical coverage can apply for next-day coverage two ways:
- Online
- Call (800) 922-1245
GradMed offers:
- comprehensive protection
- benefits for hospitalization
- outpatient services
- coverage for surgery and doctor bills
You're active and healthy now, but an expensive accident or unexpected illness can happen. Protect yourself with this new benefit for Vanderbilt alumni.
Join the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Discount Program
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association provides Vanderbilt students and alumni with an elite collection of local and national discounts from thousands of hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, retailers, florists, car dealers, theme parks, national attractions, concerts, and events through Abenity. Register today and enjoy full access to the discounts available. Remember to login often as new discounts are added and updated regularly.

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