The opportunities for Vanderbilt students to build community, find their passions and make a difference are virtually limitless.
Organizations & Centers for Belonging and Communities
Vanderbilt鈥檚 student organizations and centers for belonging and community enable students with shared interests to find one another in an environment that is supportive and welcoming.
By bringing students together outside of the classroom, these organizations provide additional opportunities for dialogue and immersion. Student organizations and centers for belonging and communities enhance the vibrant Vanderbilt community and create opportunities for students to empower and learn from one another.
Quicklinks
- Centers for Belonging & Community
- Student Organizations
-
is an affirming space for women and for all members of the Vanderbilt community by providing resources and educational programming.
The K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI+ Life is a student-first space that builds a community culture of personal growth, authenticity, radical joy and change by creating educational, community, and social opportunities. The center supports and advises LGBTQI+-related campus groups and activities, as well as members of the Nashville community and beyond.
The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life nurtures a community of communities where students, faculty, and staff are invited to experience hospitality, engage in discovery, and practice generosity. Affiliate chaplains provide support to several faith communities at Vanderbilt.
Named for the first African American to graduate from Vanderbilt, the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center聽is an essential resource for Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville community. The mission of the BCC is to enhance the student experience at Vanderbilt by providing programming and resources that educate about Black history, highlight Black accomplishments, and showcase Black culture, while promoting belonging and creating community for all.
The Student Center for Belonging and Communities serves students by fostering a sense of belonging through reflection, dialogue and engagement across the Vanderbilt community and beyond. By utilizing globally recognized curriculums, art-based pedagogies, and critical thinking to facilitate transformative educational experiences, SCBC aims to develop the next generation of transnational leaders one student at a time.
