Vanderbilt University Alumni Association: A Lifelong Connection
Upon acceptance to Vanderbilt University, students embark on a lifelong relationship with the institution. The Vanderbilt Alumni Association is committed to the continued success of its alumni, offering a variety of benefits and resources designed to foster personal and professional growth, facilitate networking, and provide opportunities for lifelong learning and engagement.
Career Development and Networking
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association provides a range of career resources to support alumni at all stages of their professional lives. These services include:
- Commodore Career Intensive: Webinars and career development workshops designed to enhance skills and provide valuable insights into various industries.
- Networking Opportunities: Chapter events and VUConnect, Vanderbilt University’s online alumni community, offer avenues for connecting with fellow alumni, building relationships, and exploring career opportunities.
- Career Coaching: Exclusive Vanderbilt career coaching services are available to provide personalized guidance and support in navigating career paths.
- VUConnect: Vanderbilt University’s online alumni community offers directory services and opportunities to stay connected to your classmates. Activate your account and build alumni networking relationships, explore nursing job postings, and find a VU alumni chapter near you for fun and educational events. You can connect with Vanderbilt, wherever you are at vuconnect.com.
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Vanderbilt alumni maintain a strong desire to learn long after graduation. The Alumni Association and other university areas offer a multitude of programs for academic enrichment such as:
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Vanderbilt University: An inclusive group that organizes and presents stimulating intellectual and cultural noncredit courses, programs, and trips for adults over 50 of all educational backgrounds in the greater Nashville community. Interesting topics are explored with thought-provoking and engaging instructors, who are primarily active or retired Vanderbilt faculty, as well as other community experts. In a relaxed atmosphere, with no homework, tests, or grades, you have the opportunity to ask questions, contribute ideas, and interact with people who share similar interests.
- Community Courses for Continuing Education: The VDS Lifelong Learning Program is a faith-informed continuing education and formational programming for individuals, organizations, and religious communities. Programs include executive education, certificates, vocational training, seminars, and parish teaching that will cultivate new skills and form deeper callings throughout all seasons of one’s vocation.
- Audit a Class: Alumni interested in continuing their education with the Divinity School can audit a class or take a class as a non-degree seeking student.
Access to University Resources
Alumni can continue to benefit from Vanderbilt's academic resources:
- University Libraries: Alumni are welcome to visit the University libraries and take advantage of their resources.
- Eskind Library Access: As a division of the Jean and Alexander Heard Library system, the Eskind Biomedical Library extends access and borrowing privileges to all Vanderbilt alumni and retirees. For more information visit the libraries Alumni Services webpage. VUSN alumni also have free use of the Eskind Alumni Digital Library. While the library cannot provide access to subscription journals and databases, it has collected links to free opportunities for continuing education, association, consumer health, government and other resources, including some freely available open-access journals. Admission to the alumni ProQuest subscription is also available and provides a wide range of health care information, from dissertations to governmental and cultural archives to news.
- Transcripts are provided free of charge for alumni. Detailed information on ordering transcripts can be obtained online, or by calling the University Registrar's Office at (615) 322-7701. The University Registrar is the only entity that can verify that someone went to Vanderbilt.
Travel and Leisure
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association offers several travel and leisure benefits:
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- Travel Program: The Vanderbilt Travel Program trips are designed to fit any lifestyle, educational travel interest and budget. Each trip pairs unique educational opportunities with the exceptional destinations for which Vanderbilt travel is known. The Alumni Association offers a robust travel program, which is available to all alumni, parents and friends of the university.
- Alumni Discount Program: The Vanderbilt Alumni Association provides access to an elite collection of local and national discounts from thousands of hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, retailers, florists, car dealers, theme parks, national attractions, concerts, and events through Abenity. Register today and enjoy full access to the discounts available to you as a benefit. Through Abenity you can sign up to receive monthly discounts.
- Hotel Discounts: Several hotels in the Nashville area offer discounts to Vanderbilt alumni, including Homewood Suites Nashville, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville Near Vanderbilt, the Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center, and the Tru by Hilton Nashville Downtown Convention Center. Outside of Nashville, the Vanderbilt Alumni Association provides access to an elite collection of local and national discounts from thousands of hotels through Abenity. Register today and enjoy full access to the discounts available to you as a benefit. Kasa Hospitality offers fully furnished units at Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville, conveniently located near the Vanderbilt University campus, with an exclusive Vanderbilt discount.
Vanderbilt Chapters and Events
Vanderbilt Chapters are the foundation of the Alumni Association. Vanderbilt Divinity School and the Graduate Department of Religion recognize distinguished alumni/ae whose accomplishments and contributions have had a broad impact and positive effect in various forms of ministry and scholarship. VDS is always hosting events. Join us on campus or attend one of our many virtual events.
- Reunion and Homecoming: Held annually, Reunion and Homecoming weekend is a great time to come back to campus. Meet up with your old classmates, cheer on the 'Dores, and revisit all your favorite Nashville spots.
- London Vanderbilt Chapter: Incoming first-year students from the London area gather with alumni members of the London Vanderbilt Chapter for a Spring Tea in May.
Affinity Programs
- Class Ring: Vanderbilt rings connect past, present and future graduates, and are a symbol of both achievement and solidarity. You can get yours through Balfour.
- License Plate: Two types of specialty license plates available in Tennessee that may be of particular interest to VUSN graduates and family members are those honoring Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Nurses Foundation.
- Independent 529 Plan: The Independent 529 Plan allows you to lock in tuition costs at less than today's price, providing the security of a guarantee against tuition inflation, freedom from market risk, and the flexibility of a national program. Because the colleges invest the funds you pay, they are able to offer a discount on today's prices. It's open to the general public.
- Penn Club of New York: Vanderbilt University alumni have the opportunity to join the Penn Club of New York, providing a connection to fellow alumni and the Ivy League network in the New York Metro area. The Penn Club offers its members exclusive access to a wide range of elegant facilities and outstanding services to enhance their life while in New York - from entertaining clients with gourmet dining to relaxing at the spa. Club membership is open to all Vanderbilt alumni nationwide.
Staying Connected
- Class Notes: Class Notes - printed twice a year in the Vanderbilt Nurse Magazine and available online - is an opportunity for you to not only learn what other alumni are doing but also share news about your life.
- Let us know what is happening in your career and life. Use our online class note form to submit your news items, personal milestones or career achievements.
Supporting Vanderbilt
“Every tailgate, chapter event, career program and Reunion is made possible when you donate to the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Sustaining Alumni program,” says James Stofan, associate vice chancellor for alumni relations. The Sustaining Alumni program was formerly known as “Sustaining Membership,” but the word “membership” has been removed to reflect your automatic inclusion in the Alumni Association without the requirement of annual dues.
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