Belonging & Communities

Belonging & Communities within Student Affairs works to create an environment where all students feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow. We recognize that each student brings a unique perspective to the Vanderbilt community, and we aim to help them connect, grow, and access the resources and support they need to succeed while challenging them to reflect and engage with different perspectives.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

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 that seeks to highlight Black history, accomplishments, and culture. The mission of the BCC is to enhance the Vanderbilt experience of Black students, faculty, and staff by providing effective programming and resources to address the academic, cultural, well-being, and social needs of the community it serves.

Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

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. In collaboration with the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, affiliate chaplains provide support to a number of faith communities at Vanderbilt.

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 center, a place of affirmation, and a resource for information and support about gender and sexuality. The center supports and advises LGBTQIA+-related campus groups and activities, as well as members of the Nashville community and beyond.

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.

Student Center for Social Justice and Identity

The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity 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, SCSJI aims to develop the next generation of transnational leaders one student at a time.

Identity Initiatives

Identity Initiatives include support of 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, Muslim students, Jewish students, and students who identify with visible and invisible disabilities.

  • 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.


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