Frequently Asked Questions

Reunion Weekend 2011

How do I register for Reunion Weekend?

Registration will open on June 24, 2011. You may register by downloading the printable registration form, or you may register online anytime after June 24. The link for online registration will be provided in the materials you receive. To ensure you receive your Reunion materials, make sure your data is up to date by visiting our alumni portal, VUConnect.

Can children come to the Reunion Weekend events?

Children are welcome to attend the University-Wide Homecoming Tailgate. No other supervised recreational activities for children are planned at this time.

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Is childcare available?

Family Care Connections offers licensed and bonded sitters. They have limited availability that will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For arrangements, contact Family Care Connection at 800-581-8931. Additionally, Nannies of Green Hills is a local sitting service that requires advance notice. For arrangements, contact 615-673-1150 or visit www.nanniesofgreenhills.com.

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When should I plan to arrive on campus?

Activities begin Friday evening with the Law School Cocktail Reception at 6:30 p.m. and continue through Saturday night, concluding with the individual class parties. The law school is the Reunion check-in and information headquarters. Complimentary parking will be available free of charge for alumni in several lots near the law school (see below).

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What should I wear?

Attire for all daytime events is casual and comfortable, and attire for the evening events is business casual to cocktail, depending on preference.

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Where can I get football tickets?

Please contact the Vanderbilt Ticket Office at 615-322-GOLD (4653) to purchase tickets to the Homecoming football game. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Where can I stay?

Please go to Reunion Hotel Accommodations to see a list of hotels where blocks of rooms have been reserved. Room blocks are available on first-come, first-served basis, so please make your arrangements as soon as possible.

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Where can I park?

Reunion complimentary parking will be available beginning at 4:00 pm Friday, October 21, through the evening of  Saturday, October 22.   

Your best parking options are in the Terrace Place Garage (spaces 93-640) and in Lot 6B. These offer the most available spots and are closest to the law school. Other options include Wesley Place Garage (spaces 52-170) on Scarritt Place, just off 21st Avenue South.

Handicap parking is available in all of the above locations. Please contact our office if you have any special needs.

Please note: Do not park illegally in handicap spaces, fire lanes, fraternity and sorority lots, special student lots, reserved spaces, or areas not specifically marked for parking. Cars will be towed from these areas at the owners' expense.

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