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Aug 19, 2024, 2:53 PM

Move-In Day for the Class of 2028 took place on Aug. 17 as first-year students and their families arrived on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Upper-division students, faculty and staff were on hand to make the newest members of the Vanderbilt community feel welcomed and at home. International and transfer students arrived on campus and were welcomed in the days leading up to Aug. 17.

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International Student Move-In and Welcome

Vanderbilt International students attend the International Student Orientation Welcome Address in the SLC Ballroom. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International parents listen to an address from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier during the International Student Orientation Parent & Family Reception. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International students attend the International Student Orientation Welcome Address in the SLC Ballroom. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International parents listen to an address from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier during the International Student Orientation Parent & Family Reception. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International students attend the International Student Orientation Welcome Address in the SLC Ballroom. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International parents listen to an address from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier during the International Student Orientation Parent & Family Reception. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International students attend the International Student Orientation Welcome Address in the SLC Ballroom. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International parents listen to an address from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier during the International Student Orientation Parent & Family Reception. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International students attend the International Student Orientation Welcome Address in the SLC Ballroom. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International attend the International Student Orientation Welcome Address in the SLC Ballroom. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International parents listen to an address from Chancellor Daniel Diermeir during the International Student Orientation Parent & Family Reception. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International parents listen to an address from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier during the International Student Orientation Parent & Family Reception. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt International students travel by bus to Target to pick up school supplies and furnishing for their dorms. (Larry McCormack/Vanderbilt University)

Transfer Student Orientation and Welcome

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry. (Vanderbilt University)

Transfer students attend the Welcome New Commodores event with the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver and Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students G.L. Black. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry. (Vanderbilt University)

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry. (Vanderbilt University)

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry

Parents of transfer students attend a reception for them at the Wond’ry. (Vanderbilt University)

Welcome Back Dinner

A welcome back dinner takes place on Commons Lawn. (Vanderbilt University)

First-Year Student Move-In

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024 (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students move into the Ingram Commons at the start of Fall Semester 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First-Year Parent and Families Welcome Brunch

2024 New Parent Lunch with the Chancellor takes place at the Aertson Hotel. (Vanderbilt University)

Welcome to the Block, Commodores

Incoming First-Year Students enjoying Welcome To The Block Commodores event on the South Patio Lawn. (Kayla Schoen / Vanderbilt University)

Incoming First-Year Students enjoying Welcome To The BlIncoming First-Year Students enjoying Welcome To The Block Commodores event on the South Patio Lawn. (Kayla Schoen / Vanderbilt University)ock Commodores event on the South Patio Lawn