
Lee Ann Backlund, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
When she is not at work, you can find Lee Ann enjoying a morning run on the trails or a walk out to Green's View.
Your admission counselor is available to you during every step of the admission process.
Find your counselor based on the location of the high school you attend at the time of graduation. If you attend a boarding school, select the location of that boarding school, not the location of your permanent residence. Not receiving information from Sewanee? Introduce yourself and we will provide you with relevant information about admission programs, deadlines, and other opportunities to connect with us.
When she is not at work, you can find Lee Ann enjoying a morning run on the trails or a walk out to Green's View.
Taylor's territories include: Colorado, Georgia (Greater Atlanta), and North Carolina (Greater Charlotte & Western NC). When you visit: Taylor recommends that you stop by Stirling's Coffee House for a specialty coffee or sandwich!
Shiro's territories include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia (excluding Greater Atlanta), Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. When you visit: Shiro recommends that you relax in the rocking chairs on the front porch of Fulford Hall.
Lisa's territories include: Hawaii, Ohio, Oregon, Western Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Washington, and West Virginia. When you visit: Lisa recommends that you walk to the Blue Chair in the Village and have a fruit tea.
Sarah's territories include: New York and Tennessee (Nashville area). When you visit: Sarah recommends that you see Morgan's Steep, Lake Cheston, and the University Farm along a 2.5-mile loop.
Jeff's territories include: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina (Triangle & Eastern NC), South Carolina, Wisconsin, and U.S. Transfers. When you visit: Jeff recommends you try the special at Shenanigan's for lunch, and go for a bike ride or run on the Mountain Goat Trail.
Reece's territories include: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, and Mississippi. When you visit: Reece recommends that you take some time to sit in Gailor Hall and grab a good book from the shelves.
When you visit: Josh recommends that you walk through the Quad at dusk to see the setting sun shine through the Chapel windows.
Tim's territories include: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, U.S. Citizens abroad, and International first-year and transfer applicants. When you visit: Tim recommends that you try the Caldwell Rim Trail.
Lateishia's territories include: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C. When you visit: Lateishia recommends you take a scenic walk through Abbo's Alley!
Faith's territories include: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee (Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville areas) and Homeschool applicants. When you visit: Faith recommends that you drive down Tennessee Avenue and visit the Memorial Cross and view the sunset from the bluff.
Nancy's territories include: Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. When you visit: Nancy recommends that you hike to Lake Dimmick and take a swim at the end!
Sewanee provides funding for an approved summer internship or research fellowship, a semester-long study abroad opportunity at no additional tuition cost, and the ability to graduate with one major in four years. Of course, you will have to do your part. If you meet Sewanee’s academic and social expectations, these opportunities will be provided.
Our small classes mean that your voice will be heard, your contribution will be expected, and your opinion will be listened to (and disagreed with, and challenged, and seen from a different perspective, and pushed in a new direction, and considered—and you know what? Maybe we’re both right. See how it works?).
We're a community where everyone has a place and there's a place for everyone. Group study? We'll bring our notes. Rock climbing? We're geared up and ready. Jam session? Sure, we'll play with you. Whatever you want to do, at Sewanee, you'll never have to go it alone. Unless you need your space. Then, we totally get it.