Move in for new students occurs on multiple days in the fall term to accommodate students including varsity athletes, international students, and those participate in early programs.

Fall 2025 MOVE IN DATES

Move in dates are listed below by program participation. These dates are tentative and subject to change. Please review the information communicated to you directly by the University.

Program Arrival Date
Football Players August 12, 2025
Fall Athletes August 14, 2025
International Students August 17, 2025
First-Year Experience Program (FYE) August 21, 2025
PRE August 21, 2025
New Student Move In August 23, 2025
ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Students will receive instructions on where to check in and pick up their keys depending upon their move in date. This information comes via email directly to the student, so it is important for students to read their Sewanee email regularly over the summer. 

Orientation Check In happens for all students, regardless of move in date, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More information will be shared closer to August.

Early Program Information

International Students
Orientation Information

New International Students arrive to Sewanee early to participate in International Student Orientation coordinated by the Office of Global Citizenship.

International Student Orientation
First Year Experience
FYE

FYE includes three exciting components: Sewanee Encounter, Sewanee Explore, and Sewanee Embark. When you select the FYE program, you get to experience all three of those dimensions and get an early start on finding community, transitioning to college, building relationships, and exploring all that Sewanee has to offer.

First Year Experience Information
PRE Orientation
PRE

PRE offers incoming students the opportunity to explore the 13,000 acre Domain through outdoor activities including camping, caving, rock climbing, hiking, and more.

PRE Information