A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z
Announcements: Official Vanderbilt University graduation announcements are available from the Herff-Jones Company. To see the official announcement, either go to the Vanderbilt Bookstore (there is a sample board in the lobby) or you can go to www.herffjones.com/college to see the announcement and get pricing and ordering information. To ensure delivery prior to Commencement, order no later than April 7, 2008. NOTE: Announcements provided by any vendor besides HerffJones are not the official Vanderbilt announcements. We cannot provide any help with customer service issues dealing with companies other than HerffJones.
Academic Eligibility: All requirements for graduation must have been meet before a student may participate in the ceremony. There are no exceptions. Students who are unsure whether they have fulfilled all requirements should contact the Office of the University Registrar at 615-322-7701.
Almost Alumni Handbook: The Almost Alumni Handbook is the Commencement information booklet sent to parents and students at Vanderbilt. The AAH is available here. (.pdf)
Archives: Go to the Webcast & Video page to view webcasts of previous Commencements and to order videos.
Arts and Science, College of: www.vanderbilt.edu/cas
Buses (shuttle): Shuttle buses to Alumni Lawn will be available Thursday and Friday morning. Shuttles run from Central Garage to Cole Alley near Alumni Lawn and back to the garage. A special shuttle will be available for those attending the Peabody Breakfast that will pick up at Peabody and run to Cole Alley. This shuttle will run 7:00 a..m until 9:00
Thursday (May 8)
Shuttles will run 8:00 a.m. until noon.Friday (May 9)
Shuttles will run from 7:00 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Banner Bearers: Students in each school are chosen by their dean to carry Vanderbilt University's academic banners. Academic colors are as follows:
Arts & Science -- White
Blair--Pink
Engineering--Orange
Peabody--Light Blue
Divinity--Scarlet
Masters--White and Gold
PhD--Dark Blue
Law--Purple
Owen--Drab/Brown
Nursing--Apricot
Medicine--Green
Blair School of Music: www.vanderbilt.edu/blair
Caps and Gowns: Graduates, faculty and others participating in the ceremony must wear regalia. Please visit www.herffjones.com/college to rent your regalia and order your personalized Vanderbilt announcements. If you are a graduate or professional school student who is interested in purchasing regalia, please contact Kevin Morrissey, our local HerffJones representative, at 615-662-4723.
Regalia may be picked up between noon and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7; 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8; and from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, in the Branscomb Quad Rec Room. You should return it to Branscomb Rec room Commencement afternoon. Failure to do so could result in late fees.
Class Rings: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/classring.htm
Commodore Yearbook: http://www.vanderbiltcommodore.com/
College/School receptions : see schedule
Commencement Office: The Commencement Office is part of the Division of Public Affairs. If you have any questions or concerns not addressed on this Web site, please contact us at 615-322-4788 or toll-free 1-866-388-4723. You may also email Kim fuller, Commencement Director, at kim.fuller@vanderbilt.edu, or commencement@vanderbilt.edu.
Ceremonies: All students and guests will convene on Alumni Lawn for the main ceremony at 9:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2008. At approximately 10:15 a.m., the Graduate and Professional Schools will recess and reconvene at their individual diploma-awarding ceremonies listed below:
10:30 a.m.
Divinity School (Benton Chapel)
Graduate School (Library Lawn)
Law School (Curry Field)10:45 a.m.
Owen Graduate School of Management (Magnolia Circle Lawn)11:00 a.m.
School of Nursing (Branscomb Quadrangle)
Peabody College (Wyatt Center Lawn)
11:15 a.m.
School of Medicine (Langford Auditorium)
Commencement Program: Commencement 2008 Programs will be available on Commencement Day, listing each students name and hometown and prior degree, if applicable. Medals, prizes and other awards for the 2007-2008 school year are included. The Commencement Program is produced by the Commencement Office, the University Registrar's Office and Creative Services.
Dining on Campus: Rand Dining Room and The Pub are both open during Commencement week, but with limited hours. More information.
Diplomas: Your actual diploma will be handed to you on Commencement day, unless you have a hold on your account for some reason. If you are an August or December 2007 grad, you should already have your diploma. You do not need to bring it with you to Commencement. You will be given a diploma cover when your name is called.
If you have a problem with your diploma for whatever reason, or if you need a replacement, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 615-322-7707.
Directions to Campus: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/map/vicinity.html
Disability Services at Commencement: Parking and other services are available for guests with mobility and other impairments; however, the total number of spaces is limited. To park in one of those spaces, a Commencement 2008 Disability Parking Permit is required. Please note: graduates and guests with car license plates or placards indicating a disability will also need to display a Commencement Disability Parking Permit in order to access any reserved campus parking lot on May 8 or 9.
Also, a limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan by prior reservation only. An area within the Alumni Lawn seating area will be reserved for guests in wheelchairs.
Accommodations are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Individualized packets including a parking permit, maps, and other pertinent information will be mailed to the requestor after April 17, 2008.
If you request use of a wheelchair, please know that you are responsible for returning the equipment to a designated location: otherwise, a replacement cost may be levied.
Please call the Opportunity Development Center at 615-322-4705 for additional information.
Divinity School: www.vanderbilt.edu/divinity
Dress (suggested) for Commencement events: All ceremony participants will be wearing caps and gowns. For graduates we suggest wearing nice clothing under your gowns as there are receptions after each ceremony and you may want to return your regalia first, especially if it's a warm day.
For guests, we recommend business attire. But note: springtime in Nashville can bring changeable weather. Dress with an eye to the weather and comfort. Layered clothing is a suggested strategy as mornings can be cool. Women should wear low heels or flats to make it easier to navigate the various lawns during Commencement festivities. Be reminded that Memorial Gym, the severe weather location for several Commencement events, is NOT air-conditioned.
Paper fans and bottled water will be available at all ceremony locations.
Engineering, School of: www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu
Emeritus Professors: Professors granted Emeritus or Emerita status by the Board of Trust are honored at Commencement every year. Read more here.
Food on Campus: see Dining on Campus
Faculty @ Commencement: Faculty are highly encouraged to participate in Commencement exercises and many of our faculty do so. If you are a faculty member interested in participating in Commencement, please contact your dean's office for further information.
Forms: information to come.
Future Commencements:
Commencement 2009: May 6-8, 2009
Commencement 2010: May 12-14, 2010
Commencement 2011: May 11-13, 2011
Commencement 2012: May 9-11, 20012
Faculty Seminars: see Study Breaks.
Founders Medals: Gold medals are given to the person in each school that has the highest GPA
Graduate School: www.vanderbilt.edu/gradschool
Handicap Parking: see Guests with Disabilities
Instructions (line-up, procession)
Law School: www.law.vanderbilt.edu
Map: Campus map
Medicine, School of: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/medschool
Military Commisioning (ROTC): to come
Nursing, School of: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/nursing
Owen Graduate School of Management: http://mba.vanderbilt.edu
Parking: Parking is available at the Central Garage at the corner of 25 th Avenue South and Highland Avenue
PARTY, THE: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/theparty/
Peabody College of Education and Human Development: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu
Photography: Official photographers will take individual pictures of each graduate shaking hands with the Chancellor. Proofs of those photos will be sent to your permanent address along with information about ordering prints.
Programs (Commencement): see Commencement Program
Rain locations: see Ceremony Instructions
ROTC: to come
Regalia, student: See Order page
Regalia, faculty: see Faculty page
Severe Weather Plan (Rain plan)
Senior Class Day Order tickets here.
Senior Send Off
Seating at Class Day and Commencement
Speaker, Senior Class Day: Bob Geldof. More information.
School/College receptions See schedule
Study Breaks: These seminars feature some of our most interesting and dynamic faculty members presenting a classroom-style lecture. Last year, more than 1,000 parents and guests attended one of the Study Breaks and had the opportunity to get a glimpse of the extraordinary teachers who have mentored their students over the years. Read more. (.pdf)
Tassel
The Party http://www.vanderbilt.edu/theparty
Video
Vanderbilt Bookstore http://www.vanderbiltbookstore.com
Water
Yearbook, Commodore http://www.vanderbiltcommodore.com