Parent and Family Orientation is offered in the evening on Saturday, August 22. Immediately following the event, parents and families are invited to join the panelists for a reception. The session will be live streamed and recorded for families who need to depart early.
Parking for Parent and Family Orientation is provided in the 25th Avenue Garage. Please do not park in the VA Hospital parking lots. Driving instructions are outlined below, however a shuttle is provided from The Ingram Commons and the Terrace Place Garage between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Driving from The Ingram Commons (Lot 77)
- Exit the lot and turn left onto 18th Avenue South.
- In 0.3 miles, turn right onto Wedgewood Avenue.
- In 0.7 miles, turn right onto 25th Avenue South.
- Turn right onto Highland Avenue. The garage is on your right.
- Turn right into the parking garage.
Driving from the Terrace Place Garage
- Exit the garage and turn left onto Terrace Place.
- In 210 ft, turn left onto 20th Avenue South.
- In 413 ft, turn left onto West End Avenue.
- In 0.6 miles, turn left onto 25th Avenue South.
- In 0.3 miles, turn left onto Highland Avenue. The garage is on your right.
- Turn right into the parking garage.
Families should plan to depart campus after Parent and Family Orientation has concluded as all sessions beginning on Sunday are for students only. If you would like additional information on how to get involved with the Vanderbilt community, please email Parent and Family Programs.
Additional Information
If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate fully in Parent and Family Orientation, please contact us at commons@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 322-4948. As much notice as possible is appreciated.
Be sure to visit the Parent and Family Programs webpage to stay up to date on upcoming events.