Housing assignments are mailed to new students in early August. The information provided will include the residence hall, room number, Personal MailBox number and the name, email address and phone number of roommate, if applicable. To safeguard students’ privacy, housing assignment information is not available by phone.

First-year move-in for the Class of 2024 is TBD. First-year students will be assigned specific times between 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM to move in. Detailed move-in instructions and specific move-in times will be sent to students with their room assignment letters mailed on or about August 1.
Move-in for transfer students is TBD. Transfer students will be assigned specific times to move in. Detailed move-in instructions and specific move-in times will be sent to transfer students with their room assignment letters.

University policy requires that all students, faculty and staff who operate vehicles on campus, register them with the office of Parking Services. First-year students are not permitted to park vehicles on campus. A variety of reserved- and permit-parking options are available for upperclassmen. For more information, call the parking office at 615/322-2554 or email parking@vanderbilt.edu.

Students can travel to/from campus by cab, shuttle service, or by public transportation. Average taxi fare between the airport and University area is approximately $25 (approximately 20 minutes driving time).
Zipcar and Enterprise CarShare are available by the hour or by the day–wheels when you want them. (Click here for more information.)
Shuttle service information can be obtained from the airport or near-by motels/hotels. Various student groups sponsor a shuttle service during holiday breaks.
The Metropolitan Transit Service will mail bus schedules for public transportation to and from the University area by calling 615-862-5950.

What to bring:

• Twin size linens, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets
• Toiletries, shower caddy, towels, shower shoes, and personal items
• Prescriptions: Minimum 30-day supply- including prescription bottles and any medical records and reports for new providers
• Cleaning Supplies (broom, dustpan, cloths, disinfecting wipes)
• Non-Disposable Straws, Dishware, and Cutlery
• Headphones
• Rain Gear/Umbrella
• Bicycle and U-shaped lock (reminder to register your bicycle)
• Laundry basket and detergent
• Snacks and beverages, air-tight food storage containers
• Small First Aid Kit
• Clothes hangers
• Rubber Mallet for lofting/unlofting bed
• Removable, putty adhesive for mounting posters, etc.
• Tension rods and curtains to hang at windows and closet openings
• School supplies
• Computer and associated cables (wireless routers, wireless printers, and Google Chromecast are prohibited.)
• Refrigerator that is less than six years old with no more than 4.0 cubic feet capacity
• Microwave that is 800-watt with an interior capacity of no more than one cubic foot
• TV (Xfinity on-campus IPTV service is provided to campus residents. It can be accessed with
  internet-connected devices and smart TVs. A Roku device may be required for TVs that do not have built-in streaming capabilities.
• Three-way adapter for electrical outlets
• Multi-outlet power strips with circuit breaker protection and minimum ratings of 15 amps and 1800 watts

For information concerning room furnishings in various residence halls, please select the name of the residence hall at the Our Residence Halls! page.

We do not recommend bringing any extra furniture until you survey your assigned space. University furniture may not be removed from student rooms, so furniture you bring will have to share space in your room with University furniture. Many students find that refrigerators, TVs, stereos, etc., take up more space than they thought. If a roommate is involved, it is best to confirm what space their belongings require.

Please do not bring:

• Hot plate, toaster oven, portable grill, popcorn
  popper, or any utensil with an exposed heating
  element
• Electric heaters or air conditioners
• Electronic personal transportation vehicles (EPTVs), including scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, and similar devices
• Weightlifting equipment
• Bed loft
• Hot tub
• Halogen lamps
• Candles, other devices that produce open flames, oil lamps, and incense
• Cut trees, wreaths, and greenery
• Firearms and other weapons
• Fireworks
• Dartboards
• A mattress (University-issued mattresses and box
  springs may not be removed.)
• Furniture (University-issued furniture may not be removed.)
• Wireless routers or wireless access points (These degrade the
  wireless network.)
• Wireless printers (These degrade the wireless network. We
  provide a networked printing program that allows
  students to print wirelessly through Vanderbilt’s
  network of printers in the residence halls.)

A vacuum cleaner will be available for check-out at the reception desk. Housekeeping provides trash bags; no other cleaning materials are supplied. Housekeeping services are provided for suite and common area bathrooms.

No.

Yes. Shower curtains are provided in private bathrooms; common area bathrooms may have shower curtains or doors.

No. Student rooms in all The Ingram Commons houses have solid surface flooring. Corridors and some common areas are carpeted.

In student rooms, paint, wall covering, and mini-blinds tend to be neutral in color, ranging from beige to tan. Nothing is white.

Xfinity On-Campus IPTV Service

While most students bring a laptop, desks can generally support a tower or all-in-one computer. The University Book Store is familiar with residence hall furnishings and can help students arrange their study/work space. Printers are not recommended. Vanderbilt provides networked printers in the Commons houses and across campus for student use through the VUprint pay-for-print service.

The Residential Computing Network (ResNet) is available in all residence halls. Wireless service is provided to all rooms and many common areas. In addition, all rooms are equipped with hard-wired network jacks. To learn more about ResNet, including information about the minimum technical requirements of the system and instructional services, visit e-mail resnet@vanderbilt.edu, or call the ResNet Information Line at (888) 310-6466.

The mattresses provided in University residence halls measure 36″ in width and 78″ in length. Twin sheets will fit on these mattresses.

Because every living space on campus is assigned to a student prior to move-in, room
changes are not considered prior to the beginning of school. Approximately
two weeks after the beginning of classes, students may request room changes. A student seeking a room change should schedule a meeting with the Area Coordinator responsible for his, her, or their residence hall at that time.

Weekdays
During normal business hours, submit a maintenance request in ReADY here.
Please provide:
• Your name
• Building name
• Room number
• Phone number
• Detailed description of the problem
Nights & Weekends
Report routine maintenance requests to the AMS to be addressed the following business day, using the Maintenance Request Form in the Student Housing Portal.
Emergency repairs
Immediately report to residential staff in your area issues that endanger health, safety, or the building structure.
Fire & life threatening emergencies
Call 421-1911 immediately.

Students with problems or questions often turn to their resident advisers (RA) or head residents (HR) for help. A resident adviser is assigned to each student. Resident advisers are students who live in the residence halls and who have been specially trained to provide appropriate assistance to other residents. All resident advisers are supervised by a head resident and one of eight Area Coordinators (ACs). ACs live on campus and are cell phone equipped 24 hours per day, seven days a week. In addition, the Dean of Students lives on the campus. At any hour of the day or night, there will always be a staff member available to help you by providing information, advice, counsel, referral or assistance in emergencies.

Yes. Self-service laundry facilities are located in each of the eight residential areas. Beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year, residence hall laundry machines are free for hall residents.
Dry cleaning and bundled laundry service is also available on campus. Information about the service is available at VanLaundry.

Please visit Vanderbilt Mail Services for all questions pertaining to mail.
Call Station B Post Office at 615-322-2934 for more information or if your have questions.

No, but representatives from local banks are present on campus during the first few days of orientation to assist students with their banking needs. It is advisable to seek assistance from your home bank representative about what services they may provide while considering an account at home or in Nashville (bank card fees, transferring funds from your account to student, etc). Two banks, Sun Trust (888-390-BANK) and Regions Bank (800-342-8240) have offered toll free numbers for inquiries about their services.

ATMs are located at Sarratt Student Center, Hill Student Center, Music Rehearsal Hall(drive-thru), Branscomb Quadrangle, The Vanderbilt Clinic and Medical Center North. Sun Trust and Regions have full service branches within walking distance of campus.