Community Engagement

As part of our community engagement, the Graduate School collaborates with campus partners to provide information and resources to all graduate students. From Friday Fuel to Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, the Graduate School will ensure that all students are well-informed and familiar with all campus resources.

Student Organizations & Centers

Student organizations and identity centers play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic community. These entities serve as hubs for collaboration, support, and the celebration of diversity within the graduate student body.  

The Graduate Student Council is a representative body consisting of one representative from each graduate department of the University. They coordinate academic, social, and other activities significant to the graduate community and strive to promote community amongst graduate students. They also work to ascertain and represent graduate student opinions and concerns, facilitating communication between graduate students, administration, and faculty. Additionally, the Graduate Student Council produces a calendar every academic year highlighting student resources and upcoming events. 

Here are some other groups and organizations with active Vanderbilt graduate students.

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: April 7 - 11, 2025

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week was established in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.

See our events below:

Monday, April 7 - Breakfast with the Dean: 9 - 10 a.m. in Alumni Hall Reading Room (206)
Start the week by dropping by for a quick breakfast with the Dean!

Tuesday, April 8 - Commodore Closet x Career Closet: 1 - 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall Reading Room (206)
Shop interview-ready attire for free at this fun thrifting event. 

Wednesday, April 9 - Commodore Closet x Career Closet: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Alumni Hall Reading Room (206)
Shop interview-ready attire for free at this fun thrifting event. 

Wednesday, April 9 - DeStress and Decompress: 4 - 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall
Join us for free barista drinks, snacks, chair massages, therapy animals, and stress-relieving activities.

Thursday, April 10 - Sticker & Style: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100)
Stop by our sticker bar to grab some fun stickers to personalize your laptop, water bottle, or planner. Decorate your items and personalize them with fellow grad students.

Friday, April 11 - Graduate School Maker's Market: 12 - 2 p.m. in Alumni Hall Memorial Room (202) & Reading Room (206) with King of Pops!
Celebrate the week's end by exploring the creativity of our graduate community at the Maker's Market, featuring handmade goods, arts, and crafts. Enjoy free King of Pops popsicles while you shop.

Campus Partner Events

Friday Fuel

Since its inception in the fall of 2022, Friday Fuel has become a popular event. It brings together Graduate School students from  across disciplines and campus partners to fellowship with each other.

Campus partners are available at each event to provide information about their offices/centers, and a local business provides a free treat for our students. Friday Fuel takes place once a month on a Friday in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). Save the date for the following events:

  • February 14
  • March 28
  • April 25