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Transfer Student Appreciation Week 2025

The 4th annual Vanderbilt University Transfer Student Appreciation Week (TSAW) features social and educational events for transfer students and transfer student supporters. Transfer students are a vital part of the Commodore community, and we want to highlight their contributions and accomplishments. TSAW is scheduled to align with National Transfer Student Week. Questions about the week’s events can be directed to transitions@vanderbilt.edu.

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

    Transfer Connect Banquet
    1:00-3:00pm
    Transfer Connect members will be celebrated during this banquet. These Transfer Student Leaders support new transfer students during their transition to Vanderbilt, and their hard work will be honored during this gathering. This is an invitation-only event.

    Transfer Student Appreciation Week Kickoff!
    5:00-7:00pm
    Highland Quad
    All students are invited to kickoff Transfer Student Appreciation Week with outdoor games, live entertainment, food, and more! Chairs and tables will be provided, but students are welcome to bring picnic blankets.
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  • MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

    Transfer Trends and Tidbits Table
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Sarratt Student Center, 2nd Floor Promenade
    In honor of National Transfer Student Week and VU’s Transfer Student Appreciation Week, the Vanderbilt community is invited to come learn about Vandy’s transfer student population. During this tabling event, all students are invited to come play quick games to win prizes and get treats.

    Broadview Game Night: Meet & Compete
    5:00-6:00pm

    The Broadview at Vanderbilt Terrace
    All students are invited to a game night at the Broadview at Vanderbilt to socialize and compete against each other! Games will include a mix of party games, card games, and board games. Finger foods will be served.
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  • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

    The Intersection: Where Transfer Meets Experience
    12:15-1:15pm

    Student Center for Belonging and Communities Multicultural Lounge
    Transfer students are invited to attend a discussion with the Student Center for Belonging and Communities (SCBC) staff where students will be able to reflect on their identity as transfer students and how their transfer status identity might impact their journey at Vanderbilt University. Students will also gain tips and strategies for navigating their transfer student experience at Vanderbilt while cultivating their own journey. Sweet treats will be served. Even though this discussion focuses on the transfer student experience, all students are invited to attend.
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    Navigating New Galaxies: A Stargazing Experience
    7:00-9:00pm

    Curry Field (Wilson Lawn)
    All students are invited to take part in an educational stargazing experience hosted by Vanderbilt’s resident astronomer, Dr. Billy Teets, from the Dyer Observatory. Dr. Teets will lead discussions and guide students through looking in the telescopes. Moon Pies will be available to accompany the stargazing experience.
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  • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

    Transfer Trends and Tidbits Table
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Sarratt Student Center, 2nd Floor Promenade
    In honor of National Transfer Student Week and VU’s Transfer Student Appreciation Week, the Vanderbilt community is invited to come learn about Vandy’s transfer student population. During this tabling event, all students are invited to come play quick games to win prizes and get treats.

    Press & Perform: Buttons, Beats, & Brownies
    8:00-9:30pm
    Oliver C. Carmichael College Great Room
    All students are invited to take part in a night full of fun and laughs as they sing their hearts out on the karaoke machine, make customized buttons, and eat delicious brownies. In partnership with Carmichael College and the Carmichael College Council, all students are invited and welcome to participate in this special study break!
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  • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

    Sprinkled With Support: Donut Social
    7:30-8:30am
    McGill Hall Patio
    All
    students are invited to come by McGill Hall Patio to eat some donuts and drink some hot chocolate/coffee, while socializing and broadening their networks.
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    The S’More You Know Fireside Chat: Overcoming Transfer Student Obstacles
    6:00-7:00pm
    Blakemore House Backyard
    This series of informal discussions covers topics that impact students’ current and future success while making s’mores on the firepit. These laid-back chats are facilitated by Career Center staff and Residential Colleges staff. In honor of TSAW, this month’s topic is: YOU HAVE GRIT: OVERCOMING TRANSFER STUDENT OBSTACLES. Transitions can be hard. Come chat about college’s many transitions, especially those that transfer students have had. All students are welcome! Even if you are not a transfer student, we invite you to come out. In addition to s’mores, pizza will served.
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  • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

    Reflections and Recollections Lunch
    12:15-1:15pm
    Sarratt Student Center, Room 325/327
    All students are invited to be guided through reflections about college and life in general. A journal will be provided to the first 20 attendees. Lunch will be served.
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