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Class of 2017 Parents

Welcome to Vanderbilt! We are excited that your family will be joining the Vanderbilt community.

If you have not, please be sure to sign up for the First-Year Parent PreVU (e-newsletter) series. You can view past emails from last year below.

May 28, 2012: Welcome Email

June 4, 2012: The Ingram Commons

June 19, 2012: Academic Resources

July 2, 2012: Student Life and Activities

July 16, 2012: Student Health and Wellness

July 30, 2012: Move In and CommonVU

August 13, 2012: Housing and Parent Programs


Below you will find important links and answers to frequently asked questions.

Parent Helpline: 1-877-887-2736 or parents@vanderbilt.edu

Important Links

Important Dates for Fall Semester 2013

  • August 17: First-Year student move-in begins at 7 a.m.
  • August 17-25: New Student Orientation (CommonVU)
  • August 18: Upperclass residence halls open at 9 a.m.
  • August 21: First day of class
  • September 27-29: Family Weekend
  • October 3-5: Homecoming
  • October 10-11: Fall Break
  • Novmeber 23: Residence halls close at 9 a.m. for Thanksgiving holidays
  • December 1: Residence halls re-open at 9 a.m.
  • December 5: Last day of classes for fall semester
  • December 6-14: Reading days and examinations
  • December 15: Residence halls close at 9 a.m. for winter break

See also: Academic Calendar | University Calendar

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