ICYMI: 10 social media moments from Welcome Week 2024

Viral trends, cinematic videos, heartwarming photos, user-generated content and all the feels:

Check out the best bits of social media from the start of Vanderbilt’s 2024-2025 academic year.

Welcome Week is one of the most exciting times at Vanderbilt. Take a look at a few of our favorite posts from the start of this new academic year—from the hustle and bustle of Move-In Day, to campus traditions like Founders Walk, to the excitement of the first day of classes.

1.) What we really need is a Commodorenomenon

Although they haven’t been on campus very long, the Class of 2028 is already going viral with this trendy take on pop star Chappell Roan’s TikTok hit that’s amassed more than 5 million views.

2.) See how we move in? Very demure. Very mindful.

Our Move Crew is very demure, very cutesy. 😉

@vanderbiltu

See how we move in? Very demure. Very mindful. #VU2028 #fyp

♬ original sound – VanderbiltU

3.) It’s like a hundred ninety-nine degrees

Before and After: Move-In Edition

4.) Today we welcome the Vanderbilt Class of 2028!

There’s nothing better than being a Commodore.💛🖤

5.) A little Founders Walk magic

BRB… just reminiscing on this dreamy night that gave us all the Harry Potter vibes. 🪄

6.) The Dores are back on West End!

Anchor Down, Commodore fans! ⚓️⬇️ A new season is here.

7.) This is just the beginning

We loved seeing the first day of grades 13–16 for our ’Dores. 🥲

8.) Happy first day of classes!

Students were surprised in class by pop-in visits from Chancellor Diermeier.

9.) Anchoring Down at the Hawk

10.) Twenty Twenty ATE!

The Class of 2028 left no crumbs with this one.

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