Undergraduate Reunion Schedule

Location: Great Room, Oliver C. Carmichael College, 2321 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240

Make check-in your first stop when you arrive on campus. Pick up your name badge, Reunion materials, and everything you need for the weekend at Reunion HQ.

Please note Registration closes promptly at 4 p.m. Registration will re-open at individual class parties. 

Historical Campus Tour
Departure from steps of Kirkland Hall

Take a stroll with University Archivist, Kathy Smith, as she recounts stories from the more than 150 years of Vanderbilt history. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour.

Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden Sensory Tour
Location: Ethnobotanical Garden between Natchez Field and 31^st Avenue North, across from Wellington Avenue; Golf carts available at Reunion Registration at Carmichael College

Join us for a morning stroll with coffee through the Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden, featuring a guided sensory tour from a current student and faculty member to explore the smells, tastes and history of the garden’s colorful plants, flowers and trees. The garden is home to over 50 species of culturally significant plants from the region, reflecting the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies’ particular strengths in Mexico, Central America, Brazil, and the Caribbean. The garden contains a number of sages, agaves, as well as exotic plants like cassava, epazote, and night-blooming cestrum. It also features a section of annuals, which contains important food crops such as corn, squash, beans, and amaranth.

Location: The Wond'ry, 2414 Highland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37213 

Calling all Innovators, Designers, Change-Makers, Creators, Inventors, and Entrepreneurs!  

Be sure to visit the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation, Making, and Design, and learn about how the Wond’ry serves the entire campus community, creating transformative value by helping bold ideas grow into new real-world products, processes, services, and ventures. Whether identifying user needs, building functional prototypes, or tackling tough challenges through human-centered design, the Wond’ry offers innovators the courses, tools, expertise, and community they need for a successful innovation journey—even after graduation! 

Spark your imagination with a behind-the-scenes look, and experience the tools, meet the people, and explore recent projects that have moved innovation, invention, and creative expression to the core of campus life. 

Location: Ethnobotanical Garden between Natchez Field and 31^st Avenue North, across from Wellington Avenue 

Join us for a morning stroll with coffee through the Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden, featuring a guided sensory tour from a current student and faculty member to explore the smells, tastes and history of the garden’s colorful plants, flowers and trees. The garden is home to over 50 species of culturally significant plants from the region, reflecting the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies’ particular strengths in Mexico, Central America, Brazil, and the Caribbean. The garden contains a number of sages, agaves, as well as exotic plants like cassava, epazote, and night-blooming cestrum. It also features a section of annuals, which contains important food crops such as corn, squash, beans, and amaranth.

Location: Community Event Space, 208 24th Avenue North, Nashville TN 37240 

Connect with APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community, including AAVA (APIDA Association of Vanderbilt Alumni), the Department of Asian Studies, alumni, students, faculty and staff. This event features a mini lecture from Asian Studies faculty and opportunities for student-alumni connection alongside coffee and breakfast bites. All are welcome! 

Inquiries: Jess Abbattista, Director of Affinity Networks, jess.m.abbattista@vanderbilt.edu

Location: Sarratt Cinema, Sarratt Student Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240

Join us for a discussion with Josh Clinton and John Geer on political polling amid the election landscape. Clinton serves as the Abby and Jon Winkelried Chair and professor of political science, and co-director of the Vanderbilt Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, and NBC News senior election analyst. Geer serves as the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair and distinguished professor of political science. He also serves as Senior Advisor to Dialogue Vanderbilt. Both Geer and Clinton serve as Co-Directors, Vanderbilt Poll.

Location: Sarratt Cinema, Sarratt Student Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240

Hear from Vanderbilt leadership about the university’s momentum, priorities, and future. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear where Vanderbilt is headed next, hosted by Sam Feist A&S '91, Chief Executive Officer for C-SPAN.

Location: 300 25th Avenue, West End Neighborhood, Nashville, TN 37212 (also known as Greek Row) 

Enjoy lunch from a collection of Nashville's own food trucks! Play games and enjoy music during this family-friendly afternoon event. Current students are also invited to join this event as part of Homecoming weekend, offering them a chance to experience firsthand what it means to be #VU4Life. 

Event map and menu coming soon. 

Block party includes entree, dessert, and refreshments.  

Location: CLACX Office, Room 140 and Garrido Cafecito Lounge, Garland Hall, Nashville, TN 37240

The Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX) and Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic and Latinx Alumni (VAHLA) invite you to a community reunion and homecoming reception. Connect with alumni, current students, faculty and staff, featuring a community conversation with CLACX faculty alongside food and refreshments. All are welcome! 

See campus from a different perspective and join one of the unique VU walking tours. 

Arboretum and Botanical Tour 

Depart from Rand Terrace; meet at the designated location five minutes before your registered tour time. Look for Vanderbilt staff members on arrival.

Join Laura Barker, Horticulturalist, on a tour of the Arboretum within the historic core of campus. Along the way, she will discuss the trees of the Arboretum, the history of campus design, and how the University is planning for the future. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour.

Athletics Tour 

Depart from Memorial Gym steps on 25th Avenue; meet at the designated location five minutes before your registered tour time. Look for Vanderbilt staff members on arrival.

Join members of Vanderbilt Athletics for exciting insight into some of our newest spaces and hear what’s next for the future of Athletics. The path will include a mix of indoor/outdoor opportunities, and guests should be prepared to walk near active construction areas. 

Admissions Tour

Depart from corner of Alumni Lawn nearest E. Bronson Ingram; Meet five minutes before your registered tour time at the designated area, and look for Vanderbilt staff members on arrival.

Join a current VU student to learn about the Vanderbilt’s student experience today, including some longtime favorite places on campus, as well as new ones! There is no information session; tour only. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour.

Meet the Director, and Exhibition Tour at Vanderbilt Museum of Art (VUMA)

Vanderbilt Museum of Art, Cohen Memorial Hall, 2nd floor

Join us to meet the director and hear firsthand about the vision, innovation, and excitement as VUMA embarks on its next chapter. Additionally, guests will be provided a guided tour of the exhibition Instead Of, featuring drawings, prints, textiles, and fresco painting by Sheila Hicks, Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings, Barbara Rossi, and Cécile McLorin Salvant, on view at the museum for the first time.

Location: Alumni Hall (Memorial Room)

Many Vanderbilt Greek houses will open their doors to welcome alumni back during Reunion Weekend. For a complete list of participating houses, and other Greek events, visit our Greek Events page. 

Location: The K.C. Potter Center, Euclid, 2304 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37203

The Office of LGBTQI+ Life and the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA) invite you to a reunion and homecoming celebration at the K.C. Potter Center. Connect with community during LGBTQIA+ History Month. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided. All are welcome! 

Office of LGBTQI Life, lgbtqi@vanderbilt.edu

Location: Community Event Space, 208 24th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37240

Join the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center (BCC) and Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) to connect with community at a reception/mixer with food, beverage and remarks from BVU leaders, including BCC Director, ReChard Peel; AVBA President, Doug Murrell; and a special Voices of Praise performance in celebration of their 30^th anniversary. All are welcome!  

Location: Curry Field, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37240

Vanderbilt University Leadership invites all 2026 Reunion volunteers to a special cocktail reception recognizing their service and the impact they have made in bringing classmates together. This event is by invitation only and is extended to all 2026 Reunion volunteers.

Location: Patterson Ballroom, Kimpton Aertson Hotel, 2021 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

All classes of 1975 and earlier are invited to reconnect with classmates and friends at the Quinq Reception and Dinner. The Classes of 1966 and 1971 will receive special recognition as they celebrate their 60th and 55th Reunions, respectively. Share Vanderbilt memories and make new ones during this cocktail reception and seated dinner! 

Inquiries: Andra DeVincenzo (andra.p.devincenzo@vanderbilt.edu)

Location: Commodore Ballroom, Student Life Center, 310 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212 

Reconnect with classmates at your 50th Reunion Class Party. Enjoy a cocktail reception, seated dinner, music, and dancing as the Class of 1976 marks this milestone weekend together.

Onsite registration is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended. "Dressy Casual" attire. "Complimentary valet parking in front of the Student Life Center, on 25th Avenue, between Vanderbilt Place and Garland Avenue. Inquiries: Andra DeVincenzo (andra.p.devincenzo@vanderbilt.edu)

Location: Alumni Lawn, adjacent to Alumni Hall

Classes of 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021, reconnect with the friends and classmates to reminisce the campus memories that shaped your Vanderbilt experience. Alumni will gather under a communal tent with designated class gathering spaces. Parties feature a generous array of hors d’oeuvres, a full open bar, DJ, and dance floor.

Location: Library Lawn, adjacent to the Central Library

Classes of 1996 and 2001, join us on campus and celebrate your first major Reunion milestones! Alumni will gather under a communal tent with designated class gathering spaces. Parties feature a generous array of hors d’oeuvres, a full open bar, DJ, and dance floor.

Parking: Vanderbilt Reunion guest may park at Wesley Place Garage, 1921-2041 Scarritt Place.

Location: Curry Field, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240

Classes of 1981, 1986, and 1991, celebrate your Vanderbilt milestone Reunions with classmates back on campus. Alumni will gather under a communal tent with designated class gathering spaces. Parties feature a generous array of hors d’oeuvres, a full open bar, DJ, and dance floor.