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Important Notices

A clarification related to the University’s masking expectations for students was added under the Community Health Commitments section of the Interim Policies for Students page. The clarification is the sentence “Furthermore, I will comply with any additional masking rules for specific events or facilities," which was missing in some versions of the commitments. Review all interim policies for students in the College.
The spring academic calendars have been set for the College and the School of Theology.
IMPORTANT FALL MOVE-OUT INFORMATION: All undergraduate student residences will close at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Review the procedures and frequently asked questions.
On Sept. 17, Assistant Dean Lauren Goodpaster let students know that the size of student organization gatherings has been restored to a maximum of 50. Guest lists are required for contact tracing purposes.
On Sept. 7, Dean Gentry reminded undergraduate students of the weekly testing COVID-19 schedule.
On Aug. 24, Vice-Chancellor Brigety sent an important update to students and parents. He is offering a webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. to answer your questions.
On Aug. 21, Dean Gentry and Dean Papillon sent undergraduate students an important policy change on COVID-19 related regulations and sanctions. Read it here.
On Aug. 13, Dean Gentry sent an important video message from Vice-Chancellor Brigety as well as important reminders and updates.
On Aug. 5, the Move-in and Testing process was updated. Where to go. What to expect. How it will work.
On Aug. 1, Sewanee launched a daily dashboard displaying some of the local & regional health data the University is monitoring.
Read more about Sewanee's approach to health & safety. It includes interim policies, Community Health Commitments, and a local mandatory mask directive.
Find FAQs on Tuition & Finances, Student Life, Health & Safety, and In the Classroom.

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Important Information

Frequently Asked Questions: college

As our plans for the fall semester evolve, these FAQs help to provide our students and families with the most up to date information on important topics.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tuition & Finances College

Refer to these FAQs if you have questions about tuition, room & board, and other financial questions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Employees

Useful resources for employees including FAQs, interim policies, testing information, and links to health information resources.

University Updates

Read the email updates sent by the University about 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Campus Visitors & Prospective Students

Due to uncertainty regarding the growing intensity and duration of the pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all in-person campus visits and events until December 2020. We encourage prospective students and their families to take advantage of our many virtual visit options.

School of Theology

Updates from the School of Theology

University Facilities

Check the status of University facilities and services

Sewanee Emergency Fund

The Sewanee Emergency Relief Fund provides flexible support for University students, faculty, staff, and the Sewanee community affected by COVID-19. The fund is administered by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of Students Office.

Sewanee Community Information

Sewanee’s geographic location requires that the University and the Sewanee community work together to reach out to all who live and work here and who provide services to the community.

COVID-19 Quick Links

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tennessee Department of Health and other agencies provide information and guidance to prevent community spread of COVID-19.

Helpful Information

Community Health Commitments

We must all do our part to help prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus

The health and safety of our campus and community must involve all of us—students, faculty, staff, and residents. The University's Community Health Commitments lay out the actions every member of the Sewanee community is expected to make

Masking Directive

On the Domain, you are required to wear a cloth face covering

On July 3, Vice-Chancellor Brigety instituted a mandatory mask directive for all persons on the Domain—to include residents, visitors, students, faculty, and staff. It will remain in force until further notice.

Read the directive

University Updates

Latest information on planning, policies, and protocols

A chronological list of the University updates to students, employees, and community members.