The opportunities for Vanderbilt students to build community, find their passions and make a difference are virtually limitless.
Centers for Belonging & Community
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.
The K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI+ Life is a student-first space that builds a community culture of personal growth, authenticity, radical joy and change by creating educational, community, and social opportunities. The center supports and advises LGBTQI+-related campus groups and activities, as well as members of the Nashville community and beyond.
The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life nurtures a community of communities where students, faculty, and staff are invited to experience hospitality, engage in discovery, and practice generosity. Affiliate chaplains provide support to several faith communities at Vanderbilt.
Named for the first African American to graduate from Vanderbilt, the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center is an essential resource for Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville community. The mission of the BCC 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.
The Student Center for Belonging and Communities serves students by fostering a sense of belonging through reflection, dialogue and engagement across the 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.
Student Organizations
Vanderbilt is home to more than 500 registered student organizations, united in their goals to embrace students’ commonalities, activate engagement and strengthen the Vanderbilt community. Specific organizations range from Vanderbilt Student Government and other forms of shared governance to special interest groups like the Geology Club, Running Club and Vanderbilt Piano Society, among many others, to official associations like the American Medical Student Association and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
Student Organizations, Leadership and Service is committed to helping each group register, clarify their objectives, manage their finances and reach their full potential. In addition, the office provides training to organization leaders and coaches while continually introducing students to new opportunities through the Student Involvement portal and the annual Student Involvement Fair.
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