Nashville Perks for Vanderbilt Students

Make the most of your Vanderbilt experience! Explore this page to unlock exclusive local deals and special offers designed just for students.

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We’ve organized everything into categories so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. Find a new discount? Email us at studentaffairscommunications@vanderbilt.edu!

  • Entertainment & Recreation
  • Food
  • Health & Wellness
  • Services
  • Shopping
  • Tech

    Tech

    (laptops, printing, software)

    • Laptop Rentals
      • May check out computers (Mac and Windows) for up to 14 days. Check availability with the link at the left!
    • Vanderbilt Software Store
      • Vanderbilt students qualify for big software savings through this site.
  • Transportation
    • VandyRide
      • The VandyRide shuttle bus provides nighttime shuttle service to designated locations on campus during the fall and spring semesters. The service consists of vans that operate 5:30pm - 1am. Download the Passio GO App for instant access to route information and stop locations on Android and iOS.
    • WeGo Public Transit
      • Nashville’s provider of local and regional bus and commuter rail service. Vanderbilt’s program provides all students with free access to WeGo buses, commuter rail trains, and paratransit services with the “QuickTicket by WeGo” app on Android and iOS.
    • Ridehail
      • Ridehail services like Uber and Lyft can be used on campus. There are eight designated pick-up and drop-off locations around campus.
    • Mobility Rides
      • Electric golf carts are available to provide rides for those with medical or accessibility needs. If you would like to access the pre-approved mobility rides, contact Student Access through the online portal or at 615-343-9727.
    • Bike Share – Spin
      • Vanderbilt University offers an e-bike sharing program through Spin, allowing riders to rent bikes via the Spin app and park at designated campus locations. Trips must start and end in marked areas.
  • Travel
    • Partner Hotels + Nearby Hotels
      • Cambria Nashville Midtown (LVANDY)
      • Canopy by Hilton (20% off)
      • Conrad Nashville (20% off w/ code 2854514)
      • Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt (18-22% off)
      • Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville Near Vanderbilt (15% off)
      • Graduate Nashville (special rate with code 9885437)
      • Grand Hyatt Nashville (10% off w/ 156825)
      • Hampton Inn Nashville Vanderbilt (15% off, free breakfast)
      • Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Vanderbilt – Elliston Place (15% off, free breakfast)
      • Holiday Inn Nashville – Vanderbilt (15-25% off)
      • Homewood Suites by Hilton (20% off)
      • Home2 Suites by Hilton - Nashville Downtown Convention Center – 10% off your stay
      • Hotel Fraye by Hilton – 25% off your stay (use corporate code 9885437)
      • Humming Host – 15% off your stay (use code COMMODORE15)
      • Hyatt House Nashville Vanderbilt – 15-20% off your stay (use code 35267)
      • Hyatt Place Nashville/Green Hills – 10% off your stay (use code 156825)
      • JW Marriott – Special Rate (use code VBU)
      • Kimpton Aertson Hotel – Special Rate
      • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – 20% off your stay

    Please note that hotel-provided discounts are subject to the discretion of each participating hotel. Vanderbilt University holds no authority over hotel choices, terms, or availability. Please refer all inquiries directly to the hotels, as they operate independently from the university.

Vanderbilt University is not responsible for non-university-affiliated programs, offers, or events listed on this site, and all information is subject to change. The programs, statements, and other actions of organizations listed here do not necessarily reflect the opinions or values of Vanderbilt University or Student Affairs.