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Accommodations & Travel

Accommodations

  • Local Hotel Discounts

    All hotel booking links will automatically populate the discounted rate.

  • Airline Discounts

    Southwest Airlines:

    Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Commencement attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® usingÌý. Discount valid for travel 5/3/2026 to 5/11/2026.

    Delta Air Lines:

    Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts forÌýÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Commencement. PleaseÌýto book your flights.

    You may also call Vanderbilt Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 8p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event CodeÌý NY4MD

  • On Campus Housing

    This years on campus housing option will be Murray House.

    Available rooms will be traditional-style doubles. Each room purchased includes a parking pass for one car. The nightly rate is $111.24 plus applicable city and state taxes.
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    This option will be available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights, with check-out by Saturday at noon.
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Logistics for Undergraduate Ceremony

More information to come.

Logistics for Diploma Ceremonies

More information to come.

Logistics for Graduates Day

More information to come.

Accessibility

All events will be accessible, and we encourage guests to bring their state-issuedÌýdisabled parking placard if applicable.Ìý

ADAÌýParking InformationÌý

Parking for events varies based on event location. For on-campus parking, all open lots and garages will have ADA parking spaces. Please visit the parking page for detailed information on parking locations by event.ÌýÌý

Undergraduate Commencement at FirstBank Stadium:ÌýÌý

  • Your graduate will be able toÌýrequestÌý oneÌýADA parking spot when they claim their tickets. It is up to the graduate to transfer the mobile parking pass to the person who needs ADA parking.ÌýÌý
  • A map and directions to ADA parking will be emailed to the graduate the week before Commencement.Ìý

ADA Event InformationÌý

  • All eventsÌýwhere screens are availableÌýwill have closed captioning.Ìý
  • For accessible seating and other requests, a request form was emailed to graduates.ÌýÌý

Graduates Day at Memorial Gym:Ìý

  • ADA Entrance:ÌýGate 11. Map:ÌýÌý
  • ADA restroom locations:ÌýMore information to come.ÌýÌý
  • ADA seating: These tickets will be delivered to the graduate by Friday, May 1, if requested (a request form was emailed to graduates). It is up to the graduate to transfer the mobile ADA ticket to the person who needs ADA seating. When you arrive and your ticket is scanned, a guest services team member will directÌýthe guest to theÌýappropriate seat.ÌýÌý

Undergraduate Commencement at FirstBank Stadium:Ìý

  • Program: The program is available digitally on the day of the ceremony and thereafter. You may adjust the type size to suit your needs on your viewing device.ÌýÌý
  • ADA restroom locations:ÌýMore information to come.ÌýÌý
  • ADA seating: These tickets will be delivered to the graduate by Friday, May 1, if requested (a request form was emailed to graduates). It is up to the graduate to transfer the mobile ADA ticket to the person who needs ADA seating. When you arrive and your ticket is scanned, a guest services team member will direct the guest to theÌýappropriate seat.ÌýÌý
  • Sensory Room at FirstBank Stadium: The FirstBank Stadium/Hawkins Field Sensory Room is at the east concourse first aid room by Section P.  ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is working with globally recognized nonprofit    to serve fans with sensory needs. Designed by medical professionals, the sensory room will provide a quiet and safe environment for those in need. Vanderbilt’s sensory rooms will feature bean bags, light-up walls and cubes, activity panels, bubbleÌýwallsÌýand custom art pieces. The Sensory Room is a safe place to take a break, recharge and return to the action when ready.Ìý

Traveling to Campus

Getting to Vanderbilt from Nashville International Airport
Take I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left onto Broadway. Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue. Allow approximately 30 minutes driving time from the airport to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. If traffic is light, it will take less time.

Getting to Vanderbilt on the Interstates

  • From the north, take I-65 to I-40 west and then look for I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway.
  • From the east or south,Ìýtake I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left on Broadway.
    From the west, take I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway (US 70S).
    Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville and is approximately four hours from Atlanta, three hours from Birmingham, two and a half hours from Knoxville, three hours from Louisville and three hours from Memphis.