Set up your IT

IT checklist

Set up your email

Your Exchange Online email account is part of your Vanderbilt University Microsoft account. Access to VMail requires using a valid email address and ePassword.

Undergraduate students are provided a Vanderbilt University Gmail account called VUGmail, powered by G Suite. Access to VUGmail requires a valid VUnetID and ePassword.

VU Identity - New Users

Welcome to the Vanderbilt account claiming page. From this page you will be able to claim a Vanderbilt account. Your VUnetID and ePassword will be your login credentials (user name and password) for the majority of systems at Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt University's policy on Computer Privileges and Responsibilities applies to all VUnetID related services. Click to review.

  • New University Employee   - Claim your Vanderbilt University account.  Claiming your Vanderbilt University account is the first step to begin using Vanderbilt University network resources.  Click the "New University Employee" link to claim your VUnetID.  
  • Claim Invitation - Claim your Vanderbilt account. Claiming your invitation is the first step to begin using Vanderbilt network resources. Click the "Claim Invitation" link to claim your VUnetID. Only users who have been sent a Vanderbilt Invitation are eligible for claiming this type of account.
  • Claim Student Account - Claim your Vanderbilt student account.  
  • VSA List - VUnet Services Administrators (VSA's) can assist you with claiming your account, resetting your password, modifying your personal options, and other facets of managing your VUnet account.
  • Claim Resource Account - Claim your Vanderbilt resource account.

Set up duo multi-factor authentication

To connect with DUO, visit this page

Connect to Wi-Fi

Vanderbilt University is committed toward s providing Wi-Fi connectivity across all departments, numerous Colleges, and various outdoor spots within the University. 

To connect with Wi-Fi and get more information, visit: WiFi | Vanderbilt University

Collect your VUID Card

The  Commodore Card is your official Vanderbilt ID. It is used for identification, for access to residence halls, academic buildings and campus events, and as a debit card for meal plans and other purchases on and off campus.

For more information, please visit: Card Services

Connect to a printer

vuPrint, Vanderbilt’s pay-for-print service, is designed to provide convenient, cost-effective, and sustainable public access printing to students, faculty, staff and eligible guests at a variety of locations across campus. All public access printers in libraries, most computer labs, and common areas use this system, which is linked to your Commodore Cash account for automatic payment.

For more information, please visit: vuprint