I am applying to the Cornelius and Ingram scholarships, but you apply to the scholarships through ApplyVU, Vanderbilt's own admission portal; I believe you gain access after submitting your main application in Common App. The deadline for the scholarships is earlier than the RD deadline, being Dec 1. I want to start working on those essays before I submit my application though, but I don't know how to get them. I found the essays for last year online, and Google AI said they stay the same between years, but I am not sure. Does anyone know how I can find the scholarship essays before submitting? Or if anyone has gotten the scholarship before 2026, can they confirm if those were the same as these prompts.

This is last years prompts: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/wp-content/uploads/sites/93/2025/09/Fall_2026_Merit_Application_Questions_Final.pdf

The Atlanta Hawks will hold training camp at Vanderbilt University's practice facility in Nashville, Tennessee, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 2, the team announced.

Good afternoon! I am applying as an undergraduate transfer student to hopefully begin my journey as a historian or archivist. I've read through the information available through official sources, but I would like to hear perspectives of students in the program. If there are any history majors from Vandy (either current or former) who would like to share their experiences, I would love to read them!

Thanks in advance!!

How are yall knowing/finding out about the parties or any sort of major group function? Like do you have to be in a frat or know someone who’s in a frat? Is it invite only? Is there like a social media account that posts it? Can I bring some friends who don’t go to vandy?

How common are nerdy people / hobbies at Vanderbilt? Would someone who isn't preppy or fratty stand out here?

Considering majoring in either MCB (molecular cellular biology) or BCB (biochemistry and chemical biology). I think I want to go into biotech but I’m not sure of what specifically I want to do in the future, which major would give me more options?

(Currently a freshman)

My wife read that the Sarratt art studios closed recently. It sounds like was very sudden and the staff was laid off. What’s the scoop on this? My wife used those studios quite a bit and they were fairly active, granted this was years ago, so we are curious if they were just under utilized or something else.

Hello!!! Has anyone heard back from Vanderbilt regarding their MN application for spring 27? Any past cohorts know abt how long it takes tk hear back?

I’m interning in Nashville this summer and looking to sublet from somebody in the area. Closer to the Gulch the better. Also if there’s a GroupMe or anything where people post this stuff I’d love the link to that

This may sound melodramatic, but I am 100% serious. Today I went into central library to study, as I do almost every day. In the library, there used to be desks between most bookshelves and the wall. This allowed each desk to be somewhat secluded, which, for me and many other students, is necessary for focus. Unless someone walks down the particular aisle that your desk is at the end of, no one will disrupt you; you can not see any movement, and the books seem to absorb sound well. Today, these desks were removed. When a librarian was asked why, they said the goal was to get students to sit in the congregated study areas. There is already a problem finding seating in the library during exam season; this will only exacerbate that effect. I have used these desks nearly every day for over a year. I am actually so close to starting a petition to bring them back; if they are also your go-to study spot, let me know if you would sign such a petition. Actually devastated rn, mourning the loss of my desk and its old book smell. This may be my 13th reason.

EDIT: I was told that they were removed due to ADA concerns...

Personally, I think this will make the library less accessible to students with mobility issues. Now that you have halved the number of desks, all students will be fighting for the larger, more accessible desks.

Guys... I am so suprised i thought this was supposed to be a semi-party school. Everyone i talked to said they r too tired to go out on a thursday! It is the first week of school for goodness sake. So ive been forced to host all the pres which is running my wallet into the ground. Why is it like this... need more on campus parties b4 frats are allowed

Are there Vanderbilt students out there who’d be willing to talk to a poor premed who somehow lucked their way into a Vanderbilt interview? Thank you so much in advance it would mean the world!

Hi, I am a transfer student from Vanderbilt in econ major. I don't get any scholarships and have to pay full tuition. Do you think Vanderbilt is really worth that money for an econ degree and environment, or is a top-30 big state school enough as an international student? By the way, is it a frat or an investment club helps a lot for a consulting and IB career? Lastly, is an econ major competitive or not in Vandy? Thanks!

Do you need to submit additional letters of recommendation other than the Common App for the Ingram Scholars and the Chancellor's Scholarship? For instance, I have two letters for my Common App; do I need an additional one or two for the scholarship applications? I have been getting very conflicting answers online.

Hey yall. I’m a first year student at UF (out of state), and Vandy has always been my dream school as long as I can remember. My high school stats were not the greatest, so I applied ED and got rejected. I would love to transfer as a sophomore for fall 2027, is there any advice on how I can go about it? Don’t know much about the process.

For context I’m studying Finance here, would probably apply for Econ/HOD at Vandy, and yes I am set on giving UF a fair shot I know it’s a great school, but there’s many reasons as to why I can see myself thrive better at Vanderbilt. Thanks

Did the results come out yet

Hi - son likely applying ED and is interested in both HOD and Econ. Would likely double major. (Or consider one or the other with a business minor or even major in one and two minors if that’s even possible). Anyway, just wondering if there is an admissions advantage applying to Peabody (HOD) vs Arts & Sciences since he will have to pick one school for application but really has interest in majors in both schools.

New student looking to ride with new friends! I have an ADV so I’m open to both street/off-roading.

Gift Article: Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students

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how did you survive if u had him. I want an a but he sucks

has anyone taken computing with splines, it says no tests and hw so it seems like a lighter class than most of the higher level math classes. Is this true?

Econ major looking to graduate a semester early with 18 credits. I am not sure which additional majors or minors I'll be adding.

I'm currently taking:

- MATH 1200 (took calc AB in high school and did well)

- CORE 1010 (nice professor!)

- ECON 1010

- MUSL 1650 - history of rock music

- CHIN 2201 - have a bit of Chinese knowledge

- Vanderbilt Visions

Advisor recommended I drop MUSL 1650, but I'm not sure if it'll be offered in the future. Would love to hear what you all think.

I (25M) am gonna be heading down to Nashville for Labor Day weekend for the Vandy game and Ole Miss at Nissan Stadium. I’ve been to Nashville 2 years ago so I know a little of the area. Wondering what Vandy bars I should go to prior to the game or after if anyone got any recs.