Messages
Aug, 11, 2022 – Everything you need to know about COVID health and safety for start of 2022-23 academic year
Feb, 23, 2022 – Updates to our COVID-19 protocols
Jan. 21, 2022 – Commodores Care period to end Jan. 24
Jan. 16, 2022 – Testing center delay tomorrow; KN95 mask reminder
Jan. 14, 2022 – COVID-19 updates for graduate and professional students
Jan. 14, 2022 – COVID-19 updates for undergraduate students
Jan. 13, 2022 – COVID-19 updates for faculty
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for staff
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for faculty
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for postdoctoral fellows
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for graduate and professional students
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for undergraduate students
Dec. 30, 2021 – Important update about Spring 2022 semester start and health and safety protocols
Dec. 20, 2021 – A COVID-19 update for students ahead of winter break
Dec. 20, 2021 – A COVID-19 update for staff ahead of winter break
Dec. 20, 2021 – A COVID-19 update for faculty ahead of winter break
Dec. 14, 2021 – COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Dec. 6, 2021 – COVID-19 protocols updates
Dec. 3, 2021 – COVID updates
Nov. 15, 2021 – COVID-19 testing center closures for Thanksgiving, winter holidays
Nov. 4, 2021 – Vanderbilt updates COVID-19 protocols to comply with executive order
Sept. 22, 2021 – Dashboard Update: COVID-19 positive cases among VU community members
Sept. 20, 2021 – What you need to know: Why VU is conducting asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Sept. 17, 2021 – Vanderbilt launches COVID-19 sentinel testing program
Sept. 15, 2021 – Student Health Center to expand symptomatic COVID-19 testing to Saturdays, other symptomatic testing options for campus community
Sept. 13, 2021 – Vanderbilt COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund supports university community
Sept. 8, 2021 – COVID-19 Update: Dashboard, sentinel testing program, academic support and gatherings
Sept. 3, 2021 – COVID-19 Update: Dashboard, sentinel testing program, academic support and gatherings
Aug. 30, 2021 – COVID Updates: Dining, Rec Center, masking, testing
Aug. 24, 2021 – Important COVID-19 information for fall semester
Aug. 23, 2021 – Asymptomatic testing program begins today
Aug. 20, 2021 – COVID health and safety protocols: Important reminders
Aug. 12, 2021 – Updated COVID-19 guidance and protocols
June 9, 2021 – Staff: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
June 9, 2021 – Student: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
June 9, 2021 – Faculty: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
June 9, 2021 – Postdocs: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
May 25, 2021 – Vanderbilt University COVID Updates
May 17, 2021 – Graduate and professional student vaccination requirement for fall 2021
May 17, 2021 – Undergraduate student vaccination requirement for fall 2021
May 5, 2021 – Return to Campus Update
April 28, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
April 28, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
April 28, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
April 28, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
April 28, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
April 21, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
April 21, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
April 21, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
April 21, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
April 21, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
April 14, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
April 14, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
April 14, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
April 14, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
April 14, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
April 7, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
April 7, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
April 7, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
April 7, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
April 7, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
March 31, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
March 31, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
March 31, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
March 31, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
March 31, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
March 25, 2021 – Staff: Our plans for Fall 2021
March 25, 2021 – Graduate and professional students: our fall 2021 academic calendar
March 25, 2021 – Faculty: our fall 2021 academic calendar
March 25, 2021 – Undergraduate students: our fall 2021 academic calendar
March 25, 2021 – Vanderbilt will return to in-person residential learning in fall 2021
March 24, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
March 24, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
March 24, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
March 24, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
March 24, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
March 23, 2021 – Vaccine eligibility update
March 17, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
March 17, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
March 17, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
March 17, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
March 17, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
March 10, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
March 10, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
March 10, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
March 10, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
March 10, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
March 10, 2021 – Summer Session and Residential Housing Update
March 5, 2021 – Vaccine Phase Update for Faculty and Staff
March 3, 2021: Staff Return to Campus Update
March 3, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
March 3, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
March 3, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
March 3, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021 – Graduate and professional Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021 – Undergraduate Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021 – Undergraduate Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021- Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021- Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021- Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021- Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021- Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Class of 2020 Commencement Update
Jan. 27, 2021 – Class of 2021 Commencement Update
Jan. 23, 2021 – Cluster outbreak due to shelter-in-place violation
Jan. 20, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Jan. 11, 2021 -Virtual town hall Jan. 13; spring semester updates
Jan. 8, 2021 – Your Spring Semester Arrival, Launch of Commodores Care
Jan. 7, 2021 – Update on COVID-19 vaccines
Dec. 15, 2020 – Staff: An update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020 – Graduate and professional students: An update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020 – Undergraduate students: an update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020 – Postdocs: An update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020 – Faculty: an update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 4, 2020 – An update on spring reading days
Nov. 20, 2020 – Updates to gathering size requirements effective Monday
Nov. 16, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Nov. 9, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Nov. 7, 2020 – Increase in positive cases/a reminder about gatherings
Nov. 6, 2020 – Spring semester return to campus update
Nov. 5, 2020 – COVID-19 Travel Reminders
Nov. 2, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Oct. 30, 2020 – Staying strong as we head into Halloween
Oct. 29, 2020 – Exercise your right to vote
Oct. 26, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Oct. 23, 2020: URGENT: Increase in student positive cases
Oct. 19, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Oct. 12, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Oct. 10, 2020 – Information about on-campus housing during the winter break
Oct. 8, 2020 – On-campus housing for winter break
Oct. 7, 2020 – Our Plan for the Spring Semester (Faculty and Postdocs)
Oct. 7, 2020 – Our Plan for the Spring Semester (Staff)
Oct. 7, 2020 – Our Plan for the Spring Semester (Graduate and Professional Students)
Oct. 7, 2020 – Our Plan for the Spring Semester (Undergraduate Students and Families)
Oct. 5, 2020 – Update on Vault testing notifications
Oct. 5, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Oct. 2, 2020 – READ: Critical COVID-19 update for students
Oct. 1, 2020 – Vanderbilt Phase 2+ of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville moves to Phase 3
Sept. 28, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Sept. 23 – Staying Strong
Sept. 21, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Sept. 21, 2020 – Staying Strong
Sept. 18, 2020 – Stay Strong
Sept. 18, 2020 – A reminder about student quarantine and isolation policies
Sept. 14, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Sept. 7, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Sept. 4, 2020 – Message to Parents
Aug. 31, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Aug. 28, 2020 – After a strong first week, let’s keep it going
Aug. 27, 2020 – Message to undergraduates and parents: Undergraduate mandatory weekly testing starts Monday, August 31
Aug. 24, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Aug. 19, 2020 – URGENT: Message about start of classes
Aug. 19, 2020 – Student Accountability Actions for COVID-19 Policy Violations
Aug. 17, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Aug. 12, 2020 – A message to faculty on fulfilling our mission as we return to campus
Aug. 10, 2020 – Update on Research Ramp-up/Phase II+ Announcement
Aug. 10, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
Aug. 6, 2020 – Follow-up message from Faculty Senate Chair Catherine McTamaney
Vanderbilt Phase II continues with readiness for further on-campus activities
Aug. 3, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
July 27, 2020 – An update on the Campus Connection Program
July 27, 2020 – OHARE provides housing move-in sign-up update
July 27, 2020 – Return to Campus Update
July 20, 2020 – Fall semester 2020 COVID-19 Acknowledgement for Remote-only Undergraduate Students
July 20, 2020 – Fall semester 2020 COVID-19 Return to Campus Acknowledgement for Undergraduate Students
July 20, 2020 – Important Updates on Fall Semester and Return to Campus for Staff and Postdocs
July 20, 2020 – Important Updates on Fall Semester and Return to Campus for Graduate and Professional Students
July 20, 2020 – Important Updates on Fall Semester and Return to Campus for Faculty
July 20, 2020 – Important Updates on Fall Semester and Return to Campus for Undergraduate Students
July 17, 2020 – Updates on phased approach to ramping up on-campus research activities
July 10, 2020 – Message from Provost Wente and Vice Chancellor Kopstain to community members with school-aged children
July 8, 2020 – A message to faculty from Provost Wente on supporting school and college decision-making for the fall
July 7, 2020 – University statement on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s guidance related to international students
July 6, 2020 – Important fall 2020 housing updates for students previously assigned to Chaffin and OHARE at the Village at Vanderbilt
July 6, 2020 – Important fall 2020 housing updates for students not yet assigned on-campus housing
July 6, 2020 – Important information for the faculty with regard to fall planning
July 2, 2020 – Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville reverts to prior phase
June 22, 2020 – Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville begins Phase 3
June 16, 2020 – Our Plan for the Fall Semester
June 16, 2020 – A message for faculty on the Vanderbilt Return to Campus Plan
June 11, 2020 – Details of Research Ramp-Up Phase 2 Process
June 5, 2020 – Transition to Phase 2 of Research Ramp-Up Plan Begins Next Week
June 5, 2020 – Transition to Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan begins June 8
June 3, 2020 – Deadline extended to decline off-campus housing authorization
May 28, 2020 – Streamlined process for faculty accommodation requests due to COVID-19
May 22, 2020 – A message to the Class of 2020: Celebrating together next May
May 21, 2020 – Vanderbilt Phase 1 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville reopens further
May 18, 2020 – Working toward our goals for the fall
May 15, 2020 – Wente, Kopstain discuss Return to Campus Plan at virtual town hall
May 15, 2020 – Fall 2020 Study Abroad Suspended
May 14, 2020 – Letter in Vanderbilt Magazine: ‘One Vanderbilt’—Hope in troubled times
May 14, 2020 – Take Action: Returning to retrieve your belongings currently in storage
May 14, 2020 – Take Action: Returning to retrieve your belongings from your space
May 13, 2020 – VIEW: Virtual Town Hall Presentation Slides
May 12, 2020 – Planning for the fall semester
May 12, 2020 – Wente commends staff, outlines phased reopening of campus in USAC address
May 11, 2020 – Wente, Kopstain to host virtual town hall May 13 to discuss reopening of campus
May 11, 2020 – Open Mind: A thoughtful, reasoned approach for returning to campus
May 8, 2020 – Ramping up on-campus research activities
May 7, 2020 – Next steps for Vanderbilt campus as Nashville enters Phase 1 of reopening
May 6, 2020 – Update on remote work for staff
May 4, 2020 – Open Mind: Taking a moment to celebrate
May 1, 2020 – WATCH: A Word with Wente: Celebrating Our 2020 Graduates
May 1, 2020 – Information forthcoming on returning for belongings
April 30, 2020 – Introducing the Campus Connection Program
Apr. 27, 2020 – Open Mind: Learning from the unexpected
Apr. 24, 2020 – Remote work for staff extended to May 8
Apr. 21, 2020 – Decisions related to the fall semester Twitter post
Apr. 17, 2020 – A Message from Interim Chancellor Susan R. Wente: The Economic Impact of COVID-19
Apr. 16, 2020 – Vanderbilt to use $2.8 million in CARES Act funding to support students affected by COVID-19
Apr. 15, 2020 – WATCH: A Word with Wente: A Discussion with Dr. David Aronoff
Apr. 13, 2020 – Open Mind: What comes next
Apr. 9, 2020 – WATCH: A Word with Wente: A One Vanderbilt Approach to Teaching, Learning and Discovery
Apr. 7, 2020 – Vanderbilt University prepares to assist VUMC; Housing to send students updates
Apr. 6, 2020 – Open Mind: VU and VUMC—stronger together
Apr. 3, 2020 – Remote work period extended through April 30
Mar. 30, 2020 – Open Mind: Keeping Vanderbilt running—with heart and soul
Mar. 29, 2020 – Message from the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
Mar. 26, 2020 – Summer 2020 schedule of undergraduate classes and registration
Mar. 26, 2020 – Important updates regarding university housing
Mar. 25, 2020 – WATCH: An Announcement from Interim Chancellor Wente regarding Vanderbilt Commencement
Mar. 25, 2020 – 2020 Commencement postponed a year due to COVID-19 outbreak
Mar. 25, 2020 – Vanderbilt Community: Update on Commencement
Mar. 25, 2020 – Graduating Students and Families: Update on Commencement
Mar. 23, 2020 – WATCH: A Message from Interim Chancellor Wente on Vanderbilt’s Response to COVID-19
Mar. 23, 2020 – University launches Public Health Advisory Task Force in response to COVID-19
Mar. 23, 2020 – Open Mind: Innovative solutions for uncommon times
Mar. 22, 2020 – Remote work for faculty following Nashville Safer at Home Order
Mar. 22, 2020 – Vanderbilt reinforces remote work protocol as Metro Public Health issues Safer at Home Order
Mar. 20, 2020 – Room and Board adjustments launching; University invests $1 million in new Student Hardship Fund
Mar. 20, 2020 – Remote work for staff extended through April 11
Mar. 19, 2020 – Message for tenure-track faculty
Mar. 17, 2020 – Pass/Fail option extended to all undergraduate classes
Mar. 17, 2020 – A message to alumni: Your Vanderbilt family is thinking of you
Mar. 17, 2020 – Board of Trust establishes ad hoc committee to support university’s coronavirus response
Mar. 17, 2020 – Several student COVID-19 cases confirmed, Vanderbilt further urges university community to take precautions
Mar. 16, 2020 – Open Mind: Living, learning and working while implementing social distancing
Mar. 15, 2020 – On-campus research laboratories ramping down
Mar. 15, 2020 – VandyRides services suspended; on-call medical transportation service continues
Mar. 15, 2020 – Recommending study abroad students return home
Mar. 14, 2020 – Update re: campus services
Mar. 14, 2020 – Update re: Parties and Gatherings
Mar. 14, 2020 – New Campus Dining safety protocols
Mar. 14, 2020 – Positive COVID-19 case on campus
Mar. 14, 2020 – Changes to VandyRide
Mar. 13, 2020 – Remote work for staff March 16-March 27
Mar. 13, 2020 – Information on Zoom conferencing software for online and alternative education
Mar. 12, 2020 – A message to graduating students
Mar. 12, 2020 – Further information about move out
Mar. 12, 2020 – Athletics competition suspended
Mar. 12, 2020 – Updates on travel policies for Faculty, Staff, Graduate and Professional Students and Postdocs
Mar. 11, 2020 – Message to study abroad participants regarding presidential proclamation
Mar. 11, 2020 – Message to undergraduate campus residents
Mar. 11, 2020 – Message to staff about alternative education for remainder of semester
Mar. 11, 2020 – Message to faculty about alternative education for remainder of semester
Mar. 11, 2020 – Message to community about alternative education for remainder of semester
Mar. 11, 2020 – Resources for students, others on campus through March 30
Mar. 10, 2020 – Important information about university’s response to COVID-19
Mar. 9, 2020 – Update for staff
Mar. 9, 2020 – International Travel Restrictions Update
Mar. 9, 2020 – Classes suspended and new guidelines
Mar. 9, 2020 – Open Mind: Our united community and responsibilities
Mar. 8, 2020 – Message to students about reporting
Mar. 7, 2020 – Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs message about continuity planning for teaching
Mar. 7, 2020 – Message to parents regarding students’ return from Spring Break
Mar. 5, 2020 – Campus Update
Mar. 2, 2020 – Information on CDC statement for Vanderbilt students studying abroad
Mar. 2, 2020 – Travel Updates for International Students and Scholars
Feb. 29, 2020 – Travel Update re: Italy and Iran for Parents
Feb. 28, 2020 – Travel Update re: Italy and Iran for faculty, staff and postdocs
Feb. 28, 2020 – Travel Update re: Italy and Iran for all students
Feb. 25, 2020 – Travel Update
Feb. 25, 2020 – Message for International Students & Scholars
Feb. 14, 2020 – Message to faculty, staff and postdocs re: University Travel
Feb. 14, 2020 – Message to all students re: Student Travel
Feb. 14, 2020 – Message for International Students & Scholars
Feb. 13, 2020 – Information for Postdocs from China
Feb. 3, 2020 – Information for students from China
Jan. 29, 2020 – Message to all Vanderbilt students
Jan. 29, 2020 – MyVU: University monitoring coronavirus outbreak