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The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt is a joint venture between Vanderbilt University and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). The SSMV offers high school students a four-year, interdisciplinary, research-centered learning experience at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, where internationally recognized faculty are leading the way in diverse fields of scientific study.
Hear what students, alumni, faculty, and Vanderbilt partners have to say about the SSMV.
Interested in joining the SSMV?
If you are an MNPS 8th grader interested in the SSMV, please see the flyer below for details about our application which opens on January 5th, 2026.
