Vanderbilt 2021 Parents

twicearound
Mon, 02 Jan 2017 23:08:44 +0000

There is a Vanderbilt Parents Club (google it) for Hilton brand hotel discounts (15% off and free nights). We joined that and Hilton Honors, and stay at Homewood Suites Vanderbilt. We prefer to be within walking distance of campus (across the street), plus they have kitchenettes (and a store within walking distance), and free shuttle service around campus and the area, and are generally Vandy family friendly (Vandy family receptions, help with move-in packages, etc.). The airport is about 15-20 minutes from campus.

There is the Vanderbilt Parents & Family Association as stated above (and FB page), and also a Vanderbilt Parents and Family page on Vandy’s website with lots of info and links for travel /discounts:

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/families/

Move-in experience: Move-in was Saturday morning. We flew in Friday afternoon and flew out Sunday afternoon, which worked well for us. D coordinated with roommate early so we could do a lot in advance, and avoid too much shopping while there. We took advantage of stores we could shop at home or online and have shipped/ready for us when we got there (The Container Store, BBB, Target). We ended up with minimal returns, exchanges and shopping while there. Vandy did a great job with the move-in crew and shipped packages.