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June 2013
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Volunteer for Move-in Day
and Family Weekend 2013
We're looking for parents to serve
as hosts and hostesses for Move-in Day on August 17 and to assist with
registration during Family Weekend, September 27–28. On Move-in Day, you
would meet and greet parents of our incoming students, hand out
"Vanderbilt Parent" stickers and answer any last-minute questions
they might have. (Most of the Move-in Day shifts will be outside during the
heat of the day, so please be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.)
During Family Weekend, you would assist with the distribution of registration
packets.
To
sign up for either or both events, please complete the volunteer application by August 2.
Learn more about other volunteer
opportunities.
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June's most frequently asked
question: waiving student health insurance
All students must be covered by a
health insurance plan that is comparable to or exceeds the Gallagher Koster
Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan offered through Vanderbilt. If you
have other insurance and do not wish to participate in the university's plan,
your student must waive the Gallagher Koster plan annually by
completing the online petition to waive form
indicating your other insurance information. If you do not complete the
waiver by Aug. 1, you will remain enrolled in the university's plan and be
responsible for paying the insurance premium.
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Important dates and
deadlines
May 31
Maymester exams
June 1
Maymester residence halls close at 9 a.m.
June 2
Residence halls open at noon for full summer session and first-half summer
session students
June 4–July 4
First summer session
June 4–August 8
Full summer session
June 4
Full summer session and first-half summer session classes begin
July 4
First-half summer session classes end
July 5
First-half summer session exams
July 6
First-half summer session residence halls close at 9 a.m.
July 7
Second-half summer session residence halls open at noon
July 9–August 8
Second summer session
July 9
Second-half summer session classes begin
August 1
Deadline to waive student health insurance (must be done each year)
Deadline to submit undergraduate student account agreement form
August 8
Second-half and full-term summer session classes end
August 9
Second-half and full summer session exams
August 10
All summer session residence halls close at 9 a.m.
August 14
Deadline for all students to pay fall charges without a late fee
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Parent Conversations
A
Parents' Guide to Finding Answers
Starting the fall semester at college requires a lot of adjustments–whether
your student is a freshman or a senior. As she continues to gain independence
and learn to handle things as an adult, she will likely need your guidance
less and less. While this is a natural, healthy process, it can leave parents
feeling clueless about what's going on in their student's lives and on
campus.
For parents who want to know how their students are doing–physically,
emotionally and academically–but don't want to be too intrusive, asking fewer
questions might actually spur on more conversation. Consider peppering the
following questions into a weekly conversation with your student:
- What's your
favorite class?
- What are your
roommates/neighbors/teammates/classmates like?
- How is the
food?
- How is the
workout facility?
- How do you
feel about the start of the semester so far?
- What are you
most excited about this semester?
Parents might also have questions
about campus policies, the university calendar, tuition and financial aid and
current community news. Instead of asking your student for this information,
there are several resources to check out to keep you informed:
- Contact the
Dean of Students or a Student Life staff member.
It's usually easiest to get a hold of the dean's assistant or another
staff member within the office, and they can generally answer questions
you have. Depending on the nature of your question, it might make sense
to schedule a time to talk to the dean via phone.
- Check the
university website.
It's likely that someone has asked your questions before. Search the
school's website and check out the following sections regularly to stay
informed: frequently asked questions, the academic calendar, tips for
parents, student life, career planning and financial aid.
- Look for
parent groups on Facebook.
Join or form a community for other parents of students at the same
school. You can help answer each other's questions, provide support and
encouragement and offer practical solutions, like carpooling to Family
Weekend or arranging for your students' transportation to and from the
airport.
Article reprinted with permission of University Parent Media.
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Upcoming campus events
Bluebird on the
Mountain at Dyer Observatory
July 20 l 8 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Dyer Observatory l 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027
A limited number of individual concert tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster on the first day of the month
prior to the concert.
Around Nashville
Movies in the Park
Every Thursday in June
June 20 Life of Pi
l June 27 Pitch Perfect
Elmington Park at West End between Bowling Avenue and Elmington Avenue
4 p.m.—fun and games, movies start at dusk
Summer Bluegrass
Series at the Ryman
June 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25 l Ryman Auditorium
Tickets are $27.50 for each show.
Full Moon Pickin' Party
June 21 l 7–11 p.m. l Equestrian Barn at 2500 Old Hickory Blvd.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Frist Fridays
June 28, July 26 l 6–9 p.m. l The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Admission is free for members and $10 for the general public.
Music City Fourth of
July Celebration
July 4 l Riverfront Park
Celebrate the Fourth with live music, family fun and incredible fireworks in
downtown Nashville. All events are free.
Nashville Farmers'
Market
Open every day l 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
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Important links
Parents and Family Programs
Academic Calendar
Commodore Card
Housing and Residential Education
Athletics
Student Health Center
Student Accounts
Bookstore
Summer Sessions
Family Weekend
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about what you read here? Send us an email.
Parents & Family Programs
PMB 401627 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place | Nashville, TN
37240-1627
Parent Helpline: (877) 887-2736
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