Vanderbilt's 330-acre campus in Nashville is anchored by the historic Kirkland Hall clock tower, with all first-year students living together on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, a self-contained community of ten houses.
Enrollment
13,575
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 22 - August 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
6%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Students will be provided a specific move-in time between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Housing assignments and move-in instructions are emailed in early August. Activate your Mobile Commodore Card before arrival.
August 22 - August 22, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Crawford House
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
East House
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Gillette House
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Vanderbilt University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
CommonVU Orientation (required, begins Move-In Day)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 22 - August 27, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$23,048
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Vanderbilt University.
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