Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1 million endowment. Vanderbilt enrolls approximately 13,500 students and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity."

Nashville, Tennessee

Conference: Southeastern Conference

Discriminatory State Policy

Due to the location of this institution, state level policies may interact with federal, institutional, and sport governing body policies affecting transgender student athlete participation. Updated 4/19/23.

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Score Breakdown

25/25

Nondiscrimination Policy

10/15

Trans Inclusion Policy

Rationale pending.

10/15

Sexual Harassment Policy

Rationale pending.

10/10

Fan Code of Conduct

15/15

Annual Partnership / Collaboration

10/10

LGBTQ Educational Resources

5/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff

5/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes


Date of Last Audit

May, 2023

Site Last Updated

January, 2024

  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Trans Inclusion Policy
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Fan Code of Conduct
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Annual Partnership / Collaboration
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their LGBTQ Educational Resources
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff
  • Learn how Vanderbilt University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes

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