Residential Colleges
The residential college system cultivates student success through opportunities to engage with faculty, the intentional creation of a supportive community, and connections to campus resources.
Residential Colleges at Vanderbilt University
Residential colleges are a type of on-campus student residence in which the academic experience is integrated into residential life, creating communities and opportunities for learning outside the classroom among a diverse study body. Led by faculty heads who live in residence, Vanderbilt's residential colleges create an intentional, mutually-beneficial educational experience for our students, faculty and staff, promoting the development of intellect, community, personal well-being, self-discovery, and cultural awareness.
About Residential Colleges
The residential college system cultivates student success through opportunities to engage with faculty, the intentional creation of a supportive community, and connections to campus resources.
The First-Year Experience
Vanderbilt Visions allows groups of new students to discover college life together.
Upper-Division Initiatives
Beyond a traditional residence hall, these spaces, each with unique personalities, amenities, and programs, act as a home away from home for residents.