As you prepare for your first semester, we invite you and your family members to attend these virtual sessions hosted by Career Readiness + Student Success.

 

At Career Readiness + Student Success, we are committed to your success. We're here to help you design a four-year experience that helps you meet your goals and prepares you for a successful life after Sewanee. And we'll be with you on your journey during your time at the University—including this summer.

Our team has planned a series of virtual sessions, each of which is organized around a specific topic. Some are just for students, some are just for families, and others are for specific groups of students (e.g. first-generation students and students of color). Read over the session descriptions below, add the ones that interest you to your calendar, and click the listed Zoom link to join us at the designated date and time.

If you have questions that you would like answered during these sessions, you can submit them using this form.

Families & Members of Students' Support System

How do you empower and support your student during their Sewanee experience?

Date: Monday, July 10, 2023

Time: 6 p.m. CDT

What does your role as a family member look like after your student goes away to college? Join us and a panel of Sewanee family members for a discussion of what to expect during this time of growth and transition and how you can best support your student from afar. This session is tailored for the people supporting their student(s). (Students please attend the student sessions listed in the section below.) 

 

Topics covered in this session include: 

  • Understanding your student's transition into emerging adulthood
  • Empowering your student to be their own advocate
  • Campus resources available to support your student, and how you can help your student navigate them

Students

Top tips to foster your academic and student success during the college transition

Date: Monday, July 10, 2023

Time: 7:30 p.m. CDT

Are you wondering how you can best prepare for your first year at college? Join us for an interactive session with staff from Career Readiness + Student Success and a panel of current Sewanee students. First, you'll hear a few words from Vice Provost for Student Success Lisa Stephenson. Then the panelists will share their tips for academic success, student success, and navigating your college transition. This session is only for new students (we invite family members to attend the session listed above).

 

Topics covered in this session include: 

  • What the first month at Sewanee looks like
  • Finding belonging on campus
  • Navigating campus involvements
  • Academic differences between high school and college

First-Generation Voices: Finding Your Way at Sewanee

Date: Monday, July 17, 2023

Time: 6 p.m. CDT

There are parts of college that can be hard to figure out if you're the first in your family to attend a four-year college or university. During this casual conversation, current first-generation Sewanee students will reflect on what they wished they knew in their first year of college, share tips for taking advantage of all Sewanee has to offer, and answer your questions. This session is only for entering first-generation college students (students whose parents have not completed a four-year college degree).

 

Topics covered in this session include: 

  • Tips and advice from current first-gen students
  • The unique aspects of being a first-gen student at Sewanee
  • An introduction to key support resources

You Belong Here: Finding Your Place at Sewanee

Date: Monday, July 24, 2023

Time: 6 p.m. CDT

Maybe you’ve wondered about what it’s like to be a student of color here at Sewanee. In this session, hosted in partnership with the Office of Inclusive Excellence, you’ll be able to talk with current students of color who can give you their perspectives on finding your place and establishing a sense of belonging at Sewanee. You’ll be able to ask questions as well as hear about different programs and systems of support that are available to you. This session is only for incoming students of color.

 

Topics covered in this session include: 

  • Finding your cultural identity on campus
  • Support systems
  • Leadership opportunities and getting involved
  • Connecting with alumni