Residential Colleges coordinates Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) programming to support students' successful transition from the first year of college. This collection of programming is designed to provide second-year undergraduate students with multiple opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and peers as they learn about important campus and community resources. SYE annual events include the Sophomore RECHARGE,ÌýSophomore Study Snacks, and the Sophomore SMASH & SCREAM. Sophomores also receive priority invitations to Explore NashvilleÌý±ð³æ³¦³Ü°ù²õ¾±´Ç²Ô²õ.
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For questions regarding SYE, contact us at residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu.
Charged up for sophomore year! series
In addition to individual events and programs, sophomores are encouraged to participate in the Charged Up for Sophomore Year! series during the fall semester. This series is designed to help students stay ENERGIZED and PLUGGED IN to campus resources that are essential to their second year at Vanderbilt….while avoiding a sophomore slump. To win great prizes and experiences, second-year students visit participating campus resource offices and attend eligible campus events. For Fall, 2025, the series runs from August 20 to November 21. Prizes are awarded according to different levels of participation:
To view Charged Up series eligible events, visit .
Charged Up series campus resources are listed below. Make sure to scan the Charged Up series QR code when you have appointments or meetings with the offices listed below. Click on each office name to be redirected to their webpage.