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Mobility Rides

Electric golf carts are available to provide rides for those with medical or accessibility needs. The service is a joint project among the Equal Opportunity and Access, Student Access, Vanderbilt University Public Safety and Transportation and Mobility offices.

Students 

Students with medical or accessibility needs must register for this service with and be approved through the Student Access Office. If you would like to access the pre-approved mobility rides, contact Student Access through the online portal or at (615) 343-9727.

Pregnant students with accessibility needs must register with and be approved by the Title IX Office for this service. Submit the Pregnancy Accommodation Request Form through the Title IX Office’s website. Call 615-343-9004 or email TitleIX@Vanderbilt.edu with any questions related to pregnant and parenting student accommodations.

Faculty and Staff 

Faculty and staff with medical or accessibility needs must register with and be approved through the Equal Opportunity and Access Office. If you would like to access the pre-approved mobility rides, contact Equal Opportunity and Access at (615) 343-9336.

Pregnant faculty or staff with accessibility needs must register with and be approved by the Title IX Office for this service. If you would like to access the pre-approved mobility rides, submit the Pregnancy Accommodation Request Form through the Title IX Office’s website. Call 615-343-9004 or email TitleIX@Vanderbilt.edu with any questions related to pregnant and parenting accommodations.

Additional services for individuals with medical or accessibility needs:

  • Request an escort from Vanderbilt University Public Safety (VUPS) by calling dispatch at the non-emergency number at (615) 322-2745.
  • VandyRide, the nighttime on campus shuttle service, has one ADA shuttle that can be diverted from the regular routes to an individual in need.
  • WeGo Access paratransit door-to-door service within Nashville/Davidson County is free to eligible faculty, staff and students with permanent, long-term or short-term disabilities with their physical Commodore Card.  Applications and eligibility information can be found on WeGo’s website or by calling 615-880-3596.
  • Construction detours may impact guests to campus. Event coordinators may need to rent golf carts and utilize event staff drivers for campus visitors with mobility assistance needs. Mobility Rides are not available for campus visitors.