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Communities

We foster welcoming and compassionate spaces where all Vanderbilt students can explore who they are holistically, connect with others, learn from differences, and grow. Through intentional programs and collaborative partnerships, our community centers help co-create a campus where every experience is honored and each student is empowered to thrive. 

The community centers within the communities scope make up the Belonging & Communities cluster within Student Affairs. 

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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center

The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center (BCC) is an essential resource for Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville community. The mission of the center is to enhance the student experience at Vanderbilt by providing programming and resources that educate about Black history, highlight Black accomplishments, and showcase Black culture, while promoting belonging and creating community for all.

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Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life (CSRL) nurtures a community of communities where students, faculty, and staff are invited to experience hospitality, engage in discovery, and practice generosity. In collaboration with CSRL, affiliate chaplains provide support to a number of faith communities at Vanderbilt.

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K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life

The K.C. Potter Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt University (LGBTQI+ Life) is a student-first space that focuses on building a community culture of personal growth, authenticity, radical joy, and change. The center supports and advises LGBTQIA+-related student organizations.

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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center is an affirming space for women and for all members of the Vanderbilt community by providing resources and educational programming.

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Student Center for Belonging and Communities

The Student Center for Belonging and Communities (SCBC) serves students by fostering a sense of belonging through intentional reflection, critical dialogue, and inclusive engagement within the diverse Vanderbilt community and beyond. By utilizing globally recognized curriculums, art-based pedagogies, and critical thinking to facilitate transformative educational experiences, SCBC aims to develop the next generation of transnational leaders one student at a time.

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Belonging Initiatives

Belonging Initiatives provide support for all students, including groups such as first-generation college students, Indigenous and Native students, Latin American and Hispanic students, low-income students, military-connected students, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American students, and students who identify with visible and invisible disabilities.

Resources & Opportunities

  • Holy Days Calendar and Accommodations

    The Vanderbilt Holy Days Calendar was developed to broaden the University community’s recognition of its diverse religious perspectives. Visit the Holy Days webpage to learn more.

  • T.H.R.I.V.E. Grant Applications for Students

    The T.H.R.I.V.E. Grant offers students seed funding of up to $5,000 per project to support innovative, student-led initiatives that embody Vanderbilt’s mission and the values of Student Affairs Belonging and Communities.

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