Welcome to Owen

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We hope you consider choosing Vanderbilt as your academic home. Vanderbilt is a unique community where everyone – students, faculty, and staff support and cheer for one another. Our top-ranked management education programs are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, connections, and support that will help you achieve your career goals. We look forward to welcoming you into our community this fall.

We want to make your transition as easy as possible, so we have included many helpful resources on this page, such as ways to connect with our community, upcoming admitted student events, information on moving to Nashville, and other helpful resources to help you get ahead. If you're ready to commit to Owen, click below to take the next steps.

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Welcome to Our Community

Get to know the Owen community better by connecting with current students in your program or by attending one of our upcoming admitted student events.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides support during the visa and entry process for incoming international students. All Vanderbilt Business students have an assigned ISSS advisor. Please familiarize yourself with the ISSS website, including the timeline for next steps. ISSS offers virtual sessions for incoming students to aid in the transition to Vanderbilt, and details are sent via email.

Vanderbilt Owen Orientation

Orientation signifies the true beginning of your time as an Owen student, where faculty, staff, and students gather as a community to welcome you to the Owen Graduate School of Management. It is an informative (and fun!) experience comprised of opportunities to connect with your future classmates, learn more about resources available at Owen, and prepare for success during your time at Vanderbilt.

All incoming Owen students must participate in Orientation and the experience is comprised of several sections. A detailed Orientation schedule will be sent closer to the beginning of school.

Orientation Schedule

Summer English for Business Purposes Program**: Monday, July 21 – Friday, August 1, 2025
Specialized Master Students Program Overview and Mod Zero (All incoming MAcc, MMark, MSF students): TBD
International Students Welcome Day (All incoming international students): Friday, August 8, 2025
MBA Students Program Overview (All incoming MBA students): Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12, 2025
MBA Quant Camp (All incoming MBA Students): Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14, 2025

*Orientation dates are tentative and will be solidified during the spring 2025 semester.

**Optional resource for incoming international students offered by Vanderbilt University English Language Center

Amazing Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee is eclectic and diverse. It has a bustling billion-dollar economy that offers equal parts urban sophistication and down-home friendliness. You'll find great live music and endless entertainment options.

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Moving to Nashville

Nashville is a major southern city that combines charm and big-city buzz, a lower cost of living, a high quality of life, a population rich with diversity and world-class amenities.

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Academic Calendar

The 2025 - 2026 academic calendar has not been released yet, but to get a general idea of program schedules, you can click below to see current and past academic calendars.

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