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JULY 2012
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Getting involved on
campus
Dear parents of the Class of 2016,
On behalf of the student body, welcome to the Vanderbilt family! Vanderbilt
students take pride in their rigorous academics and endless opportunities
inside and outside the classroom that make their collegiate experience
well-rounded and unmatched. From student government to performance
ensembles to Greek and service organizations, Vanderbilt has it all.
For your student, the first taste of joining the Vanderbilt community will
take place during the weeklong CommonVU. Led by student VUceptors,
first-years will be encouraged to make connections throughout our student
community. A university-wide fair will be their first chance to meet
leaders of the more than 400 registered student organizations on
campus. About half the women students and a third of the men participate in
the Greek system. You can learn more about sororities and fraternities at
Vanderbilt by visiting the Greek Life website.
Vanderbilt's community creed and its principles of
scholarship, honesty, civility, accountability, caring, discovery and
celebration capture what we aspire to be. We also recognize that we are
responsible for each other and accountable for our decisions. Our Undergraduate
Honor Council is a student-led system that
ensures academic honesty and integrity. We also work hard to ensure that
our student community protects the health, wellness and safety of each one
of our classmates.
These activities will help your students shape their college identity. My
best advice for them is to keep an open mind, consider all possibilities
and, above all, stay invested in the community.
Welcome to campus and congratulations,
Maryclaire Manard
President, Vanderbilt Student Government
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Dean of Students Office
The Office of the Dean of Students serves a
central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt. The office
advances the university's mission of teaching, research and service by
fostering academic and social networks through which students develop as
intentional learners and global citizens.
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Upcoming dates and
deadlines
July
15
Deadline to make Commodore Cash selections
July
18–August 28
Open enrollment/student change period
August 1
Deadline to waive student health insurance plan
August 1
Deadline to submit student account agreement form
August 1
Housing assignments mailed to students
Important links
The Road to Vanderbilt
The Ingram Commons
Class of 2016
Parents and Family Programs
Housing
Dining
Commodore Card
Student Health
Office of Wellness Programs and Alcohol Education
Student Accounts
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The Martha Rivers
Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt
At The Ingram Commons, the goal is to create
a living and learning community where first-year students learn and develop
as young adults as well as contribute their intellectual, social, ethical
and personal talents to their community. This atmosphere is cultivated by
the dean and his staff, faculty heads of house, head residents, resident
advisers, and VUceptors.
Just a few of the many programs available to students on The Ingram
Commons: an opportunity to have dinner at Dean Frank Wcislo's house with a
special guest, attend weekly house signature programs, strike up a
conversation about campus events with fellow residents in their house's
common room, take a day trip on The Commons Magic Cool Bus to a fun place
outside of Vanderbilt's campus, participate in the Dean's Book Club, go to
The Commons February Ball or participate in a Commons Cup house event. On
any given day, morning, noon, or night (and sometimes very late at night),
your student can look to the community around them for welcoming events
where they can live and learn with their peers, faculty and staff. For
up-to-date information on what is going on at The Ingram Commons and in
your student's residence hall, we encourage you and your student to explore
CommonPlace.
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Student Organizations
and Governance
Vanderbilt Student Organizations and Governance
supports the more than 400 recognized on-campus student organizations by
offering training to student leaders, support for programming and advice
for the direction of the group. By joining a campus student organization,
new students will be instantly connected to a peer group with common
interests. Students are encouraged to make the most of their college career
by staying involved on campus and in the community. Please encourage your
student to visit Anchor Link to find out more about the
student organizations available.
Just a few of Vanderbilt's many student organizations include:
- Alternative
Spring Break
- Multicultural
Leadership Council
- Original
Cast
- Rhythm and
Roots
- Vanderbilt
Programming Board
- Undergraduate
Honor Council
- Black Student
Alliance
- Vanderbilt
College Democrats
- Vanderbilt
College Republicans
- SPEAR
(Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility)
- Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Vanderbilt
Click here for a full listing of student
organizations.
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Arts at Vanderbilt
The Arts and Creative Engagement program
empowers students to grow and learn through the arts. Program highlights
include studio art co-curricular classes in pottery, photography, jewelry
making, painting and drawing; dance classes including ballet, hip hop,
yoga, ballroom and more; and the Vanderbilt Performing Arts Council
representing more than 20 student organizations.
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Sports at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt has many opportunities for students to
participate in athletics. Whether students are athletes or want to play for
fun, there is something for everyone. The intramural program includes more than 40
sports ranging from basketball to wrestling. The club sports program includes Aikido,
angling, badminton, bowling, crew, equestrian, fencing, golf, ice hockey,
lacrosse, rugby, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball and water polo. Outdoor Rec offers adventures including
weekend backpacking, spelunking, canoeing and rafting trips. Vandy Fanatics is the student organization
dedicated to promoting school spirit by sponsoring events for the Vanderbilt
community to uphold Vanderbilt sports traditions.
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Greek Life
More than 42 percent of Vanderbilt
undergraduates belong to the Greek community, made up of 35 fraternities
and sororities. The Office of Greek Life is responsible for
advising every aspect of this community—advising the councils and chapter
leadership, creating educational, risk management and leadership
programming opportunities, and working with the national or international
headquarters of each organization to reduce risk, enhance programs and
ensure the advancement of fraternity and sorority life on the Vanderbilt campus.
New students are able to join fraternities and sororities in the spring
semester. This deferred joining process gives new students the opportunity
to become a part of the campus community before affiliating with a
fraternity or sorority. A variety of information sessions and informal
activities in the fall help students learn more about the Greek community.
All interested students must have completed at least 12 credit hours, meet
the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 and not be on disciplinary probation to
participate in the spring process. Specific chapters may have additional
eligibility requirements. Visit the parents page on the Office of Greek Life
website for more information.
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Religious Life
The Office of Religious Life seeks to function
in an educational capacity not only for those students and groups who are
traditionally religious, but by way of raising ethical questions and issues
of value and character among the student body at large. A staff of
chaplains represents several faiths on campus. Each chaplain or director
provides worship opportunities, counseling, retreats and fellowship for
his/her constituency. With an array of centers and programs, religious life
at Vanderbilt has something for everyone.
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Vanderbilt Student
Government
Vanderbilt Student Government represents
the interests of Vanderbilt undergraduates to university administrators,
faculty, staff and the Nashville and Tennessee communities. Its goal is to
empower students to pursue their passions and feel at home in their college
environment. In addition to lobbying administrators on the issues that
matter most to students, VSG provides a wide range of student services,
hosts events to enrich undergraduate life on campus, and partners with
student organizations and university departments to sponsor unique programs
that serve the student body as a whole.
One way first year students can get involved in Vanderbilt Student
Government is by running for a position in their house advisory council or
by applying to the CommonDores program.
First-year students are elected by
their peers to serve on House Advisory Councils, which represent
the interests of the residents of each house on The Ingram Commons. The
councils work with the faculty head of house and the house staff on
community events and programs and also share concerns regarding the
community values and standards of each house.
 CommonDores is a
new program for emerging first-year student leaders launched by VSG in
collaboration with The Ingram Commons. The program aligns VSG's residential
governance structure with the university's movement towards a college halls
program.
CommonDores will be leaders on The Ingram Commons as well as with VSG,
providing these students with a unique campus leadership experience. The
group brings together elected House Advisory Council members and the 20
CommonDore students twice a month—once for a special dinner with key campus
decision makers and once as a focus group with other first-year students
working to solve real problems on our campus.
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Parents & Family Programs
PMB 401627 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place | Nashville, TN
37240-1627
Parent Helpline: (877) 887-2736
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