Join us for FYSH Fest: Hillel's Annual Pre-Orientation Program for First Year Students!
Congratulations to the Incoming Class of 2029! We can't wait to welcome you to campus in the Fall.
Join us on Thursday, August 14th and Friday, August 15th in advance of first year move in for programming both on and off campus aimed at creating a network of Jewish friends for our incoming class, familiarizing new students with Vanderbilt's campus, and exploring fun spots around Nashville before the rest of their class has even arrived. Past program highlights include personalized campus tours, a private tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame, an axe throwing event, parent and student panels where our upperclassmen answer all the questions they won't cover on your university campus tour, amazing food, and more! ​
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Want to learn more? Check out the FYSH Fest 2025 Information Packet below or reach out to Rachel Pacernick HERE.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Registration for FYSH Fest 2025 is LIVE!
Click below to Register:
Click below for the FYSH Fest 2025 information packet:
Prospective and First Year Students
Welcome, Prospective Students and Families!
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We are so excited to welcome you to campus. If you are looking to connect with Hillel during your visit, stop by our building between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. each day for our open touring hours. Want to connect at another time? You can always feel free to stop by our building and our front desk staff will be happy to answer your frequently asked questions. For additional questions/information or to to let us know your are coming, email Rachel Pacernick, Engagement Director HERE. Check out some information about our first year programming below.​​​​​
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First Year Students of Hillel (FYSH) is a student-run initiative that empowers our first years to create a Jewish community on the Ingram Commons through social, religious, and academic programming, all while building relationships with those involved in Hillel and honing important leadership skills.
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First year students can apply to join the FYSH Board in September, which meets once weekly on the Commons campus for Jewish learning, leadership development, and fun trips around Nashville. Our Big FYSH/Little FYSH program gives our first years a hand-selected 1-on-1 upperclassman mentor. Big FYSH are their Little FYSH's go-to during their first year and beyond, and are there to help even before the fall semester begins with any questions the first year may have about school, social life, and Jewish life on campus.
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