Welcome to Peabody College!

You’re officially a Commodore! Congratulations – now that you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, we encourage you to consult our enrollment checklist on all the next steps to complete to prepare to join the Peabody community. The enrolled student checklist and this webpage will be your best resources to guide you in your transition to Peabody.

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Enrolled Students

We can't wait to welcome you to Peabody! Pay close attention to this webpage, your email, the enrolled student Brightspace group, and our enrolled student checklist for all of the information you need during your transition to Peabody. 

Final Official Transcripts

All entering graduate and professional students at Vanderbilt University must submit final, official transcripts for prior degrees earned in order to register for classes for their first semester. For students enrolled in Peabody's M.Ed. Program in Human Development Studies-Dietitian/Nutritionist Specialization, official transcripts of prior degrees, a final transcript upon Vanderbilt degree completion, and other relevant academic data are shared with Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Programs in Allied Health for credentialing and accreditation purposes.

Materials must be mailed to:
URO - Records
Vanderbilt University
PMB 407833
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240-7833

Official electronic copies of your transcript may be sent by your institution to the following address: prior-degree-review@vanderbilt.edu  

Email Communication

You'll also want to keep a close eye on your email. Now that you're enrolled, you'll start to receive emails from peabody.enrolled@vanderbilt.edu - make sure to read each one carefully, and always let us know if you have questions! You can also email this address for any questions or concerns during your transition to Peabody.

We'll also begin to email your @vanderbilt.edu email account. Be sure to check it regularly. Remember - this is an Office 365 account not a VU Student Gmail account. This can get confusing. Follow this link to login to your VU email. 

Course Registration

Course registration information will come directly from your Program Director. For programs that begin in the fall semester, you should receive this in June. Summer start programs should hear from their Program Directors in April or May regarding course registration. If you have questions, you should contact your Program Director first, then reach out to peabody.enrolled@vanderbilt.edu.

Enrolled Student Checklist - click to download

Enrolled student checklist for 2024 Peabody College enrolled students
Download our Enrolled Student Checklist to keep track of your enrollment tasks.

Join our Admitted Student Slack Channel!

Connect with fellow admitted students, ask questions of current student moderators, maybe even find a future roommate! The link to join is shared in your What’s Next email, or let us know if you need it!

Welcome Wednesday Webinars and Enrolled Professional Student Brightspace

Throughout the summer, we want to share as much information and as many resources as possible so you feel well-equipped to begin your program at Peabody. To that end, beginning Monday, April 29, you'll receive a bi-weekly email that outlines a new information topic. This will align with new content available on the Enrolled Professional Student Brightspace, and will coordinate with a webinar that will take place the Wednesday immediately following. Topics range from our enrollment checklist to housing, registering for courses, and more. 

We invite you to register for one, three, or all of the events. Descriptions, dates, and registration links are available below. All webinars will take place at 10 a.m. on Zoom in Central Standard Time. Each webinar will be recorded and linked here following the event for your review.

Upcoming Events

Enrollment Checklist and What's Next!

Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. CST

Join Peabody staff from Grad Admissions, Academic Services, International Student Affairs and Student Engagement and Well-Being for an overview of your transition to Peabody, the enrolled student checklist, and everything you need to tackle or begin to think about to prepare for your transition to Peabody.

Register here

Housing and Nashville

Wednesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. CST

We know the housing market in Nashville and surrounding areas is challenging to navigate, and finding housing, especially while living in another city, state, or country can be confusing. Join Peabody staff and current students for tips and tricks, information, and best practices around finding housing in Nashville. There will also be time for Q&A at the end of the session.

Register here ➝

Academic Systems and Course Registration

Wednesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. CST

Join Peabody Academic Services staff to learn how to navigate our academic systems including YES, Brightspace, and Kuali - all of which you'll need during your studies. A tutorial of how to register for classes will also be provided.

Register here ➝

Billing, Financial Aid, Tuition Payments, and All Things Student Accounts

Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. CST

Staff from our Peabody Transition Team, along with Financial Aid and Student Accounts will share more about how to navigate the financial systems at Vanderbilt, including your student account and billing portals.

Register here ➝

Student Employment and Personal Finance

Wednesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. CST

Join Peabody staff for an informational webinar around securing student employment and managing your finances in graduate school. Topics include graduate student employment at Peabody and Vanderbilt, budgeting, resources for student savings, banking, and more. There will also be time to ask your questions at the end of the webinar.

Register here ➝

Navigating VU Resources

Wednesday, July 10 at 10 a.m. CST

Join staff from Peabody and Vanderbilt to learn more about the services and resources available to you, including the Student Care Network, University Counseling Center, Identity Centers, the English Language Center, the Recreation and Wellness Center, and more.

Register here ➝

Current Student Q&A

Wednesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. CST

Connect with current Peabody Master's students and get all of your questions about life in Nashville, grad school, Vanderbilt, Peabody, and more answered at this Q&A webinar!

Register here ➝

Pre-Orientation Prep for Peabody!

Wednesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. CST

It's almost time for the Fall Semester to begin! Join this webinar to get your final questions answered before you arrive at Peabody, to learn more about what to expect during Orientation and your first week at Peabody, and to close out the summer strong. 

Register here ➝

Orientation

August 19–20

Summer-start students will go through a shortened orientation in their first week or so on campus. These events will be scheduled by your Program Director, and you will not need to register. You are also invited and encouraged to attend our orientation programming that takes place before the start of the fall semester.

Save the Date! Peabody Professional and Graduate Orientation will take place on Monday and Tuesday, August 19 and 20, 2024. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus! More information and a link to register will be available in July.

Welcome Week Activities

In the first weeks of the fall semester, offices and departments across Peabody host events to welcome and orient you to Peabody. We'll share more information about those events here as details become available.

Additional Resources

  • Newly Admitted Students

    Congratulations on your admission to Vanderbilt Peabody College! We look forward to welcoming you to Peabody and Nashville in the very near future. For now, we invite you to download digital swag to celebrate your admission. Then, you'll want to visit your program's admitted student webpage from the dropdown menu at the bottom of this webpage for more information on your program and a link to this year's admitted student webinar. You can also find recordings of this spring's admitted student webinars and events in our Admitted Student Event Recordings drop down below!

    Check in on Social

    Join our Admitted Student Slack Channel!
    Connect with fellow admitted students, ask questions of current student moderators, maybe even find a future roommate! The link to join is shared in your What’s Next email, or let us know if you need it!

    Follow us on Social

    Keep up with all things Peabody through our various social media channels.

    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    TikTok
    Twitter
    Facebook

    Enroll

    When you're ready to make your decision, you'll need to respond to your offer of admission. While we certainly are excited for you to join us at Peabody, we know the decision of where to continue your education is a challenging one. Whether you decide to enroll at Peabody or not, please let us know by submitting your response to your offer of admission by the deadline listed on your letter of admission.

    If Peabody is the place for you, then you'll also be guided to a link to submit your $250 enrollment deposit. This is non-refundable and is applied toward your student account.

  • International Students

    Welcome to Peabody College! We're so excited that you'll be joining our vibrant community of international students.

    We know the transition to Nashville and Peabody College can be particularly exciting and also maybe a bit overwhelming for international students, and we will be by your side along the journey. As an enrolled student, you will have access to our enrolled student Brightspace group full of information and resources, and be matched with an iMAP mentor (International Mentors at Peabody) who is a current Peabody student, and who will help to guide you as you make your way to Peabody and Nashville. 

    PISA Summer Drop-in Hours
    In addition to the Peabody Welcome Wednesday Webinars, PISA is offering bi-weekly drop-in hours throughout the summer. You're welcome to join any of these Zoom sessions to chat with me and iMAP mentors. We're excited to connect with you and to provide any assistance you may need. To receive the Zoom link, please sign up here.

    Transcripts and Test Scores
    As a reminder, all students who've completed their degree at an international institution are required to submit a transcript evaluation prior to enrolling in courses. There are several approved agencies that you can use to complete this process. A new partnership between Vanderbilt University and International Education Evaluation (IEE) provides a discounted way to complete this task. You can find more information from the University Registrar at this link.

    If langauge-proficiency test scores were required for your application, you'll also need to be sure to submit official test scores before registering for courses only if you submitted self-reported scores as part of your application.

    Our TOEFL institutional code is 1871, and there is no department code.

    There is no institutional code for the IELTS.

    For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Yu (Wendy) Wu, Assistant Director of Peabody International Student Affairs by email at PISA@vanderbilt.edu

  • Financing Your Education

    We know the cost of an advanced degree is a big factor in making your decision to continue your education. We've provided links and information below that you may find helpful as you consider how to finance your Peabody degree.

    Scholarships and Merit Aid

    If you were awarded a merit scholarship at the time of admission, this information will be included in your letter of admission. In some cases, you may receive additional information about grant or research funding from your academic department after admission. If this is the case, it will be indicated in your letter of admission and you can direct questions to your academic department's Admissions Coordinator.

    In addition, there are a variety of assistantships available to Peabody students. We provide more information on these in the Employment Opportunities section of this webpage. Please note that none of our professional programs guarantee an assistantship, but many Peabody students secure positions across Peabody and Vanderbilt University.

    Scholarship Terms and Conditions

    External Scholarships

    You may be looking for additional external ways to finance your Peabody degree. We encourage you to use fastweb.com as a starting place to find available scholarships.

    Federal Financial Aid

    U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal financial aid. International students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents can apply for a private educational loan only with the assistance of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as co-signer.

    Our Financial Aid staff work diligently to get your financial aid award to you as soon as possible after your admission letter has been released. If you have already submitted your FAFSA, you should keep an eye on your email for notification of your financial aid award and how to access it. If you have not yet submitted the FAFSA, please consult the information below.

    FAFSA

    If you are a US Citizen or permanent resident and have not yet completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) you should do so as soon as possible. Even if you're not sure if you will qualify for any aid, we encourage you to submit the form to find out.

    You can submit your FAFSA using studentaid.gov. Vanderbilt's FAFSA code is 003535.

    Students admitted for a Summer 2024 program should complete a FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year and the 2024-2025 academic year. Fall 2024 admits should complete a FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Types of Federal Aid

    Federal financial aid includes federal student loans and federal work-study.

    Additional Financial Aid Opportunities

    Tuition and Fees

    You can view the current academic year's tuition and fees costs on our website. An estimation of your tuition and fees for the 2024-25 academic year will be included in your financial aid award.

    Contact

    Peabody Financial Aid

    Peabody.financialaid@vanderbilt.edu

     

  • Employment Opportunities

    There are a number of ways to secure employment during your time at Peabody. We recommend focusing on roles with Peabody, Vanderbilt, or those that your Program Director or Admissions Coordinator may send to you, as those employers prioritize students and are likely to be most flexible with your course schedule and academic commitments.

    There are a number of different positions available to students, with a variety of payment styles. Some may include partial tuition benefit, hourly wages, or a stipend, or some combination of the three. Roles may include Graduate Assistantships, Graduate Student Worker positions, Teaching Assistantships, or Research Assistantships. While many Peabody students work during their time on campus, we do not guarantee a student position. You can find more information in our helpful Guide to Graduate Student Employment. 

    It's also important to know that with budget approval timelines, sometimes positions open and are posted in the late spring and summer months. We encourage you to bookmark and regularly check the Peabody Job Board for the most up-to-date listings. Enrolled students will also receive access to HireADore in July, to view available positions across Vanderbilt's campus, some of which may preference students who have been awarded Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid award. We've included valuable links about employment below.

    Peabody Job Board
    HireADore

    Please note: The College does not want students to be overly burdened with on-campus work hours, which could negatively affect their wellness, as they are to be primarily focused on their studies. Therefore, professional students employed on any non-sponsored funding source (any net asset class besides 15 (grants and contracts)) at the College should work no more than 20 hours per week if they are enrolled in nine credit hours or more in the fall or spring semesters or six or more credit hours in the summer.

    Although the University does permit students to work up to 29.5 hours per week, professional students may not be employed for more than 20 hours per week if any non-sponsored funding sources (any net asset class besides 15 [grants and contracts]) are used. Requests for exceptions must be approved by the Program Director and the Dean.

  • Finding Housing

    We know that securing housing can be a both challenging and confusing part of your transition to Peabody. Here we've listed a number of resources available to support your move to Music City!

    Peabody Resources
    We've surveyed our current students about their housing experiences to help guide you in your housing search. View our Peabody Student Housing Guide.

    Vanderbilt University Resources
    The Vanderbilt University Off-Campus Housing Service helps Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff locate off-campus housing opportunities. Houses and apartments advertised here are listed by landlords interested in renting specifically to members of the Vanderbilt community. Vanderbilt students looking for roommates may also post ads here.

    The Broadview at Vanderbilt
    The Broadview at Vanderbilt is now available to graduate and professional students and opened in the fall of 2023. Located just steps from the Vanderbilt University campus in the heart of midtown Nashville, The Broadview at Vanderbilt invites graduate and professional students into a community of collaboration and elevated living space. The Broadview at Vanderbilt offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with features such as a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, upgraded appliances, hardwood-inspired floors, and washer/dryer. The Broadview at Vanderbilt also has the best in on-site amenities, from a 24-hour fitness and wellness center, an on-site coffee shop, multiple collaboration and study spaces, to an outdoor BBQ area and media room.

    View The Broadview at Vanderbilt information booklet.

  • Admitted Student Event Recordings

    Vanderbilt Office of the Provost Graduate Assistantships Info Session

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST on Zoom

    Join staff from Vanderbilt's Office of the Provost and Peabody's Graduate Admissions to learn more about the available Graduate Assistantships, Graduate Student Worker positions, and Graduate Area Coordinator roles available to newly admitted students.

    The session will cover available positions, the application and matching process, and compensation, and will include time for you to ask any remaining questions.

    You can see available positions and more information here. Additionally, all open positions will be posted on the Peabody Job Board.

    View Webinar

    International Students Webinar

    Monday, March 4, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CST on Zoom

    Join Yu (Wendy) Wu, Assistant Director of Peabody International Students and Affairs, Andrea Pietrzyk, Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services, and current students for more information about life at Peabody and the transition to Vanderbilt as an International Student.

    View Webinar

    Fuchs Research Assistant Information Session

    Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST on Zoom

    Attend this session for information about research assistantships for the 2024-2025 academic year with the Fuchs Research Group. Hosted by Senior Project Staff, Dr. Pamela Seethaler and Caity Craddock, attendees will learn about: roles and responsibilities of a research assistant; types of projects currently being conducted; compensation for the position; and how to apply. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly about the position and how it fits into their program of study.

    Questions? Email the Fuchs team!

    Life in Nashville Webinar

    Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST on Zoom

    Hear current Peabody master's students speak about their life in Nashville and experiences at Vanderbilt's Peabody College as you begin to make plans to join us in Music City.

    View Webinar

    Peabody Career Services Webinar

    Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CST on Zoom

    Join our Career Services staff for an in-depth look at the ways they support Peabody students by offering resources, programming, and one-on-one coaching to effectively launch careers.

    View Webinar

    Peabody Spring Welcome

    Friday, March 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Zoom

    All admitted master's students are invited to join us for our online Peabody Spring Welcome!

    This event is designed to give attendees a first look at the Peabody College student experience. Over the course of the day participants will have the opportunity to meet faculty, speak with current students, connect with fellow admitted students, and learn more about financial aid, student organizations, and more.

    The day will begin at 10:00 am CDT and conclude at 2:30pm CDT with breaks built in. We'll record the large group sessions, so you can view them at another time if you're unable to join us. You're welcome to join for some or all of the day.

    View Recording

     

    Program-Specific Webinars

    Visit your program admitted webpage to learn more and register for your program webinar, hosted by program faculty and current students. This is a great chance to dig into what your studies will be like and ask questions of your program director.

  • More about Peabody

    Follow the links below to learn more about the supports offered to you as a Peabody student!

    Office of Academic Services
    Peabody Career Services
    Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being