Updated FirstVU Progress Report
FirstVU is constantly working to better support students through our various initiatives. For the purposes of transparency and awareness, we have created a progress report so you know exactly what we've been working on and our ideas for the future. If you...
read moreNavigating the Winter Break Policy (Tips + Resources)
The Vanderbilt QuestBridge Chapter executive board has recently met with several members of the Vanderbilt administration in order to receive clarifications on their new Winter Break housing policies. We understand that these new guidelines that the...
read moreSpring Semester Schedule
Recently, administration released the Spring 2021 Semester schedule. On-campus housing opens again on January 22nd, with classes beginning on January 25th. Classes end on April 30th, with exams ending on May 10th. Commencement is planned for May 14th. And, in the...
read moreFirst-Gen Fridays
Keep an eye out for FirstVU’s regularly scheduled First-Gen Friday talks! This is a great opportunity to check in with other members of the community and have some good conversations with each other!
read moreVanderbilt-Missouri Game Postponed
Due to increased COVID-19 infection, the Vanderbilt-Missouri football game, originally scheduled for October 17th, has been postponed. Read more about it...
read moreWinter Break Housing
Important developments for the FGLI community! Recently, administration announced that on-campus housing, which has carried no additional cost in the past, will now have a nightly rate over the extended winter break. Assistance will be offered to homeless students and...
read moreFirst Gen Day/Week
Hey FGLI community! The FirstVU Exec Board is hard at work planning lots of fun, exciting, and educational events for the week leading up to National First-Generation Day on November 8th! Stay tuned to hear what events the week will include!
read moreBig/Little Announcement
Hey FGLI community! We as FirstVU are excited to announce the launch of our very own Big/Little program, headed by External Affairs Liaison, Ryan Smith! Stay tuned to hear about upcoming events, and reach out to the FirstVU Exec Board if you’d like to be involved!
read moreReturn to Campus
Vanderbilt has released a return to campus plan. Please see the university website to read about the changes being made and precautions being taken to ensure a safe fall semester. This extensive guide is the best resource for any and all information on Vandy’s...
read moreICE Update
Victory! After a lawsuit filed by Harvard University and MIT, international students will now be permitted to study in the United States regardless of their classes’ status of being in-person or remote. This lawsuit reverses a decision originally prohibiting...
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