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Housing at the Commons

The Vanderbilt University Office of Conferences is offering on campus housing during the 2012 Commencement activities. Commencement guests will have the opportunity to stay in Hank Ingram House, the newest and one of the most beautiful, state-of-the-art residence halls on campus. Nightly rates are only $89 per night, single or double occupancy. Rooms are available for the nights of May 9, 10 and 11, 2012. There is no minimum night stay required. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Hank Ingram House is fully ADA compliant. View more information about Housing at the Commons. The reservation deadline is May 4, 2012.

On-Campus Dining

There are a number of award winning on-campus dining options available to all Commencement guests. View all the available options.

Commencement 2012 On-Campus Dining Hours

Chef James Bistro (Sarratt Student Center) - offers a variety of gourmet entrees and sides, soup, coffee and grab and go meals.

• May 7-9: 7am – 1:30pm
• May 10: 7am – 2pm
• May 11: 7am – 2pm

Rand Dining Center (Sarratt Student Center) – offers coffee, breakfast, and lunch including salad bar, deli sandwiches, world cuisine, Mexican and burgers.

• May 10, 7am – 2pm (Boxed Lunch pickup 10:30am – 1:30pm)
• May 11, 7am – 2pm (Boxed Lunch pickup 10:30am – 1:30pm)

Junior Varsity Market (Sarratt Student Center) – located on the second floor oustide of Rand Dining Center offers convenience items, bottled beverages, snacks and grab and go items such as sandwiches and salads.

• May 7-9: 10am – 2pm
• May 10: 7am – 4pm
• May 11: 6:30am – 4pm

The Commons (Peabody) – offers coffee, breakfast, and lunch including salad bar, grill featuring chicken and burgers, pasta, pizza oven, chef’s table, wok and deli sandwiches.

• May 7-11, 8am – 3pm

Common Grounds (The Commons) – coffee shop/store offering grab & go meals, beverages, snacks, and sundries.

• May 7-11, 8am – 5pm

Varsity Towers (First Floor – Carmichael Towers East) – offers convenience items, coffee, bottled and fountain beverages, snacks and grab and go items such as sandwiches, salads, fruit and more.

• May 9 -12: 3pm – 9pm

Varsity Morgan (First Floor Morgan) – offers convenience items, coffee, bottled and fountain beverages, snacks and grab and go items such as sandwiches, salads, fruit and more.

• May 7-11: 3pm – 9pm

Food for Thought Cafe (First Floor, Main Library) – coffee shop offering grab & go meals, hot soup and panini of the day, beverages, snacks, and pastries.

• May 7-10, 9:30am – 2pm
• May 11, 8am – 2pm

Box Lunches

Order box lunches for Thursday and/or Friday. The reservation deadline is May 4, 2012.

Private Receptions

Let us host your reception. It is the most convenient way to celebrate on campus. Get more information here. The reservation deadline is April 20.  SOLD OUT!

Vanderbilt Travel Portal

There are many hotels around the Vanderbilt campus. To make reservations with Vanderbilt University-preferred hotels, agents, car rental companies and/or airlines, please visit the Vanderbilt Travel Portal.