The Office of the Dean of the College is dedicated to creating an environment in which students and faculty can flourish to the best of their ability. 

Values

The College of Arts and Sciences values a student-centered and inclusive model of education based on close faculty-student interaction. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. For more information about our vision and mission for diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage

As reflective of our values, when making a decision the Office of the Dean of the College considers these questions:

  • Will it serve students?
  • Does it promote community and inclusion?
  • Does it engage the faculty and staff?
  • Is it financially and environmentally sustainable? 
  • Does it promote the role of the college as a change agent in the world?

Important announcement for the class of 2024 and beyond: Sewanee is shifting from naming a valedictorian and salutatorian to having a Senior Speaker; see the communication from Dean Papillon to the student body (sent March 22, 2023). Note also that the Dean will now be naming "Dean's Scholars" (the first were named in May 2023!).

Information for Faculty

Shared Foundation

Sewanee students commit themselves to living with honor, which the Honor Code recognizes as “an ideal and an obligation . . . [that] exists in the human spirit and it lives in the relations between human beings.” Our unique intellectual experience depends upon immersive engagement and intellectual relationships, as promoted by our advising system. And we are committed to a vibrant and relevant educational experience as presented in the College Catalog.

Information for Students

Shared Foundation

Sewanee students commit themselves to living with honor, which the Honor Code recognizes as “an ideal and an obligation . . . [that] exists in the human spirit and it lives in the relations between human beings.” Our unique intellectual experience depends upon immersive engagement and intellectual relationships, as promoted by our advising system. And we are committed to a vibrant and relevant educational experience as presented in the College Catalog.

The Pledge

Students entering in Advent 2018 or later can take advantage of the Sewanee Pledge, with its opportunity to participate in study away, or to engage in a research fellowship, or to have a paid internship.

The Curriculum

Our academic curriculum—the required 128 credit hours—promotes common learning outcomes (our general education curriculum) and in-depth intellectual engagement (the major), with opportunities for focused preparation in various disciplines. Electives offer exploration and further discovery.

Request a Syllabus

A syllabus is the professor’s outline of topics, readings, and assignments covered during a course. Students and alumni may need a syllabus when seeking admission to graduate or professional schools or transferring to another institution.

Summer School

The six-week summer session at Sewanee offers an opportunity for College students to take one or two courses (up to eight credit hours) and thereby facilitate progress toward earning their degree.