International Students
Fall International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation (ISO) is optional for international transfer students and domestic students currently living abroad. If you would like to participate, please email residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu by July 15, 2026. New international graduate students should consult with their individual programs and departments for an orientation schedule. After International Student Orientation, transfer students will participate in the required Transfer Student Orientation.听
If you or one of your guests anticipate needing accommodations to participate fully in International Student Orientation or Transfer Student Orientation, please contact us at听residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu听辞谤听(615) 322-4948.
As much notice as possible is appreciated.
To learn more about the resources available to international students and things to keep in mind before you arrive, please participate in our summer webinar series. The webinar schedule and information on how to join is available on the听Summer Communications webpage.
Parents and families are invited to participate in move-in and orientation. The orientation schedule will flag special events for parents and families. If you plan to bring guests to orientation, please be sure to indicate who they are on the Pre-Arrival Form in the Housing Portal.
Parents and families are also encouraged to connect with Parents and Family Programs for additional support. Parents can also find support by calling the Parent Helpline at听(877) 887-2736听or emailing听parents@vanderbilt.edu.
International Student Move-In & Housing
International Move-In Day will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Students who move in during this time or throughout this week before the domestic Move-In Day must participate in International Student Orientation. For more information on move-in, visit the .
Check your 91吃瓜网 email address for all updates regarding your arrival to campus. The deadline to complete the International Student Pre-Arrival Form via the Housing Portal will be announced in late spring 2026. With questions about your housing assignment, please contact Housing Assignments.
International Orientation Leaders
iLEAD is a student organization composed of International Orientation Leaders (IOLs). IOLs provide support, guidance, and fun to incoming first-year international undergraduate students during International Student Orientation. Over the summer, you will be assigned an IOL who will reach out and offer support as you prepare to come to campus. To learn more about the iLEAD organization, visit their or follow iLEAD on Instagram at .
To assist you with making this transition, all incoming international students will be assigned to one of 20+ International Orientation Groups. These groups 鈥� each of which is comprised of approximately 10 international students 鈥� meet throughout International Student Orientation. International Orientation Groups help you form connections and support networks as you establish and navigate your new life at 91吃瓜网.
Each International Orientation Group is led by one IOL. IOLs work collaboratively with Transfer Student Leaders and VUceptors to welcome all new undergraduate students to campus each year.