Everything you need to know about getting involved

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With so many organizations and programs on campus, it can be hard to know which ones will be the best fit for you—or even where to start. We’ve got you covered! Check out this list of ways to get involved at Vanderbilt.    

ANCHOR LINK    

Vanderbilt has more than 450 registered student organizations to help you connect with the university community, from organizations focused on service, culture, arts and religion to groups for sports, Greek life, student government and other special interests. Explore our organization directory on Anchor Link to find the group(s) for you.  

Need help finding an organization? Student Organizations, Leadership and Service is here to help. Complete the Student Involvement Appointment Form on Anchor Link to get started. Once that’s done, SOLS will contact you for a meeting to go over relevant organizations. 

EVENTS@VANDERBILT 

From Commodore sporting events, to Blair concerts, to application deadlines and everything in between, the Events@Vanderbilt calendar has you covered. Browse events by the day, week or month, or use the search option to find exactly what you’re looking for.   

Have an event coming up that you want the university community to know about? Use this link to submit an event to the calendar.  

IDENTITY CENTERS 

Vanderbilt’s identity centers foster community, belonging and personal growth, and provide students with a space to explore and express their identities. 


You at VU   

At Vanderbilt, fostering a deep sense of belonging for every community member is a core value. You at VU encompasses campus resources needed for members of the Vanderbilt community to be well, grow and thrive physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and professionally. The You at VU portal is a one-stop spot where students, staff and faculty can find ways to connect with others, engage across campus and discover well-being support and resources. Each person who is part of our campus shares one commonality: You belong here. For more information, visit vanderbilt.edu/youatvu.