Move-in for new students occurs on multiple days in the fall term to accommodate students including varsity athletes, international students, and students arriving for First Year Experience and New Student Orientation.

Fall 2026 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 TBD—Check back soon
Fall Athletes TBD—Check back soon
International Students TBD—Check back soon
First-Year Experience Program (FYE) Aug. 20, 2026
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.

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