Welcome

Welcome

Congratulations on your acceptance to Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College! Our online Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organizations program prepares you to become a results-oriented, forward-thinking leader who can confidently drive systemic change. We’re excited for you to join the Vanderbilt Peabody College family.

Read on for important next steps for enrollment, student resources and more.

Complete Your Enrollment

  • Sign and complete your Intent to Enroll document (you will receive this via email).
  • Pay your enrollment deposit

Before You Begin Classes

You will need to complete the following tasks before you begin classes. Select each task to view instructions. 

  1. Schedule Welcome Call: Your Student Success Advisor will be reaching out to welcome you to the program and discuss your immediate next steps to prepare you for the start of classes.
  2. Set Up Your Required VU Accounts: You must establish your YES account and set up your Vanderbilt email address.
  3. Apply for Financial Aid: If you plan to utilize financial aid it’s important that you complete your financial aid paperwork as soon as possible. This checklist will guide you through next steps.
  4. Submit ALL Final Official Transcripts: If you used unofficial transcripts during the application process, you must submit your official transcripts as soon as as possible. A registration hold could be placed on your account if you are missing any official transcripts, which would prevent you from registering for classes.
  5. Register for Classes: Follow these instructions to complete your registration.
  6. Accept or Decline Vanderbilt Health Insurance: All students who wish to waive coverage are required to complete an online form at the beginning of each academic year.
  7. Submit your Professional Credit Transfer Form: Students must transfer 30 graduate credits into the Ed.D. program.
  8. Complete Peabody Background Check: All Peabody College students will be required to complete a background check. Prior to the start of classes you will be provided access to the background check process and instructions in your Orientation Course.
  9. Complete Online Modules: You will receive access information and instructions via email from the Office of the Dean of Students when the modules are available.
  10. Complete HeLLO Orientation Course: A chance to learn more about Peabody College and the program, the HeLLO Orientation Course also acclimates you to the use of the platform so that by the time classes begin, you feel comfortable and confident with the technology. You will also complete some important requirements in this course, including your Transfer Credit Form, Background Check and Student ID request.
  11. Obtain Your VU Student ID: You will use your Student ID to receive student discounts and to identify yourself on campus.

We Are Here to Support You

Feel free to reach out to Student Success at +1-844-801-9865 or studentsupport@peabodyonline.vanderbilt.edu if you have any questions or concerns. Remember that we are here to assist you as you move forward in the program and we want to make sure you feel prepared as you get started.

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