Admissions Events

Visiting Campus

  • Directions to Campus
    • From the north, take I-265 to I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway.
    • From the east or south, take 1-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left on Broadway.
    • From the west take I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway (US 70S).

    Follow Broadway and veer right when it splits onto West End Avenue. Continue on West End to the stop light at 21st Avenue. Turn left on 21st Avenue. 21st is one-way. The Divinity School will be on your right, across the street from San Antonio Taco Co. and Ben and Jerry's.

  • Parking information

    Public paid parking is available on the first two floors of Wesley Place Garage, located on the corner of Scarritt Place and 21st Avenue. Metered street parking is also available on streets near campus. 

    After parking and crossing 21st Avenue, head up the sidewalk by the Library toward the brick building with the large spire. This is the Divinity School. You will enter on the Ground Floor, take the elevator or stairs up to the 1st floor. The Admissions Office is the first door on the right after you get off of the elevator, suite 135.

  • Ride Share

    Lyft and Uber are both widely available throughout Nashville. Cars may drop-off and pick-up passengers directly in front of the Divinity School. 

  • Air & Bus Travel

    Closest Airport: Nashville International Airport - BNA 

    MegaBus Stop: T/A Truck Plaza at 111 N. 1st Street

    Greyhound Bus Stop: 709 5th Ave S. 

  • Lodging

    For low-cost lodging, we recommend booking at the Scarritt Bennett Center. When exiting the Divinity School, walk straight across 21st Ave and down Scarritt Place until you reach 19th Avenue. Scarritt Bennett Center will be directly in front of you. 

    There are a variety of Vanderbilt area hotels within walking distance, as well as hotels and AirBnb rentals throughout the greater Nashville area. 

  • Things to do in Nashville

    The Vanderbilt Bookstore is located at 2501 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203.

    Within walking distance, we recommend checking out Centennial Park, which is home to the Nashville Parthenon, as well as the dining and nightlife options of Midtown. You can also take a stroll down Music Row just a few blocks from the Divinity School! 

    For more information about activities and attractions, check out Visit Music City

Campus Map

Campus Visits

Vanderbilt Divinity School welcomes you to visit us.

Sign up for a day that works with your schedule, and the staff of the Office of Admissions will put together a visit. Click HERE to schedule your campus visit. 

We encourage you to check the homepage for virtual events such as lectures, panels, and special presentations by one of our innovative programs.



Association of Academic Divinity Schools Joint Recruiting Events

Vanderbilt Divinity School, Candler School of Theology, Duke Divinity School, Harvard Divinity School, Union Theological Seminary, University of Chicago Divinity School, and Yale Divinity School joint recruitment.

Below is the registration link for our September 16th 2024 AADS Webinar:

https://apply.divinity.yale.edu/register/AADSwebinar