ADVENT Orientation 2025

New Student Orientation for students entering in the Advent 2025 semester will be held Saturday, August 23 through Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | PARENTS & FAMILIES

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time

Activity

Location

 9 a.m.

Check In & Key Pick Up
Pick up your room key, parking pass, and receive instructions about moving into your room during your assigned move in time.

Bishop's Common Front Lawn

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Orientation Check In & Lunch
Check in for Orientation including picking up your name tag and meeting your Orientation Leader (OL). Lunch provided in McClurg Dining Hall for all new students and their families.

McClurg Dining Hall

2:45 p.m.

Orientation Group Meeting
Meet the rest of your Orientation group and your Orientation Leader for introductions.

Check with your OL!

3 to 3:30 p.m.

Orientation Welcome
You and your family will attend an official welcome from the Vice-Chancellor to start the Orientation program.

Guerry Auditorium

3:30 to 5 p.m.

Orientation Kick Off
Join the rest of your class to kick off Orientation with team building activities immediately following the welcome.

Manigault Park
Rain Location: Fowler Center

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Parent & Family Orientation
Parents, families, and guests of incoming students are welcome to join members of the University's administration for a panel presentation about supporting your student.

Guerry Auditorium

4:30 to 6 p.m.

Family Welcome Reception
Family members of new students are invited to a welcome party hosted by the Sewanee Parents' Council. Come meet other families for a fun and festive gathering complete with snacks, drinks, and live music. Leave with a welcome gift courtesy of the Parents' Council! 

Alumni House Lawn

5:30 to 7 p.m.

Dinner
New students are welcome to eat dinner with their Orientation group or join their families for dinner this evening.

McClurg Dining Hall

7 to 8 p.m.

Hall Meeting
Proctors will host meetings for their residents to help build community and share expectations for living in the residence halls. Attendance at these meetings is required.

Residence Halls

8 to 9 p.m.

Welcome to Sewanee!
Enjoy an ice cream social as you get to know more of your peers following your hall meeting.

Residence Halls

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Time

Activity

Location
7 to 10:15 a.m. Breakfast
Eat breakfast on your own or with your Orientation Leader before the day begins.		 McClurg Dining Hall
10 a.m. Religious and Spiritual Life Brunch
The Religious and Spiritual Life Council and All Saints' Chapel invite you to join them for an interfaith breakfast to learn more about the Council and the religious organizations on campus.		 Convocation Hall
11 a.m. Chapel Service
All are welcome to attend a worship service in the Episcopal tradition.		 All Saints' Chapel
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch
Enjoy some downtime on your own or join your Orientation Leader for lunch in McClurg.		 McClurg Dining Hall
12:45 p.m. Orientation Group Check In
Meet up with your Orientation Group to learn more about the rest of the afternoon.		 Check with your OL!
1 p.m. Beginning Your Academic Journey
The Dean of the College will welcome all new students and provide information about expectations for your academic experience.		 Guerry Auditorium
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  or 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Living with Integrity Rotations - Part 1
Orientation groups will rotate through two sessions to learn more about expectations for Living with Integrity on campus. Attendance at these sessions is required.

EQB & Campus Safety
This session will cover the most important components of EQB: The Guide for Living in Community and campus safety with the Office of Community Standards, Sewanee Police Department, and Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department.

Honor Code
In this session, students will meet with members of the Honor Council to understand their responsibilities to the community as expressed in the Honor Code.

 Various
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Campus Tour
Orientation Leaders will lead your group on a campus tour. The campus tour will highlight important locations including where classes are held, as well as a chance to meet staff in duPont Library, the Wellness Commons, and Sewanee Dining.		 Various
5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner
Enjoy dinner on your own, with new friends, or with your Orientation Leader.		 McClurg Dining Hall
7 to 10 p.m. TigerFest!
Join us in the Sewanee Village to enjoy food, music, and fun with businesses and organizations who call Sewanee home.		 Sewanee Village

Monday, August 25, 2025

Time

Activity

Location
7 to 9 a.m. Breakfast
Eat breakfast on your own or with your Orientation Leader before the day begins.		 McClurg Dining Hall
9:30 a.m. to Noon

Living with Integrity Rotations - Part 2
Orientation groups will rotate through two sessions to learn more about expectations for Living with Integrity on campus. Attendance at these sessions is required.

Dignity & Respect
This session highlights the University's commitment to treating all members of the University community with dignity and respect. The program will include information about the positive group experiences and hazing prevention.

Equity, Equal Opportunity, & Title IX
In the same theme, this session you will give you the opportunity learn about the University's expectations for preventing harassment and discrimination.

 Various
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch & Free Time
Enjoy lunch on your own or with your OL group before getting some down time.		 McClurg Dining Hall
2 to 2:30 p.m. OL Group Meeting
Meet your Orientation Leader to get ready for the rest of the afternoon!		 Various
2:30 to 4 p.m. or
4 to 5:30 p.m.		 Introduction to the Domain
Orientation groups will attend  the Introduction to the Domain program with the Office of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability, Sewanee Police Department, and Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department. This program will introduce you to all of the ways to enjoy the Domain - safely. 		 Manigault Park
2:30 to 4 p.m. or
4 to 5:30 p.m.		 Designing Your Sewanee Experience
This program will encourage you to think about setting goals for your Sewanee experience as you hear from Career Readiness + Student Success and current students.		 Guerry Auditorium
5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner
Enjoy dinner on your own, with new friends, or with your Orientation Leader.		 McClurg Dining Hall
6 to 7 p.m.

Transfer Student Dinner
Transfer students are invited to join current Sewanee students who previously transferred to learn more about their experiences.

 McClurg Dining Hall
ABC Room, Second Floor
7 to 9 p.m.

FowlerFest!
Sewanee Athletics invites you to join them for a night of fun meeting Sewanee athletes, coaches, and exploring the athletic facilities.

 Fowler Center

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Time

Activity

Location
7 to 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
Eat breakfast on your own or with your Orientation Leader before the day begins.		 McClurg Dining Hall
9 a.m. Orientation Group Meeting
Orientation groups will meet to talk about the day and make sure everyone is ready.		 Check with your OL!
9 a.m. Transfer Student Photo
Transfer students will meet in front of All Saints' Chapel to get their traditional class photo.		 All Saints' Chapel
9:15 a.m. Class of 2029 Photo
The Class of 2029 will take their traditional class photo in front of All Saints' Chapel.		 All Saints' Chapel
9:45 a.m. Honor Code Signing
At Sewanee, we share a commitment to honor. Each of us is proud to pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal. This spirit defines our character, influences our decisions, and covers everything from coursework to conduct. Every member of the incoming class commits to this pledge by signing our Honor Code. 
 All Saints' Chapel
10:45 a.m. to Noon Activities Fair
Getting involved is an important activity for all new students. Join many of our student organizations and departments to learn about ways you can get involved on campus.		 Main Quad
Noon to 1 p.m. Lunch with Academic Advisors
Join your Academic Advisor in McClurg for lunch to get to know each other.		 Various
1 to 4:30 p.m. Academic Advising Appointments
All new students will sign up for an appointment time with their Academic Advisor to talk about their courses for the fall term, academic goals, and any questions you may have.		 Various
1 to 4:30 p.m. Department Open Houses Various
2 to 5 p.m. Music Ensemble Auditions
Auditions for lessons scholarships and for all musicians planning to join a campus choir, band, or orchestra. 
Pre-Registration Required: SingAndPlay.sewanee.edu		 Various
4 to 5 p.m. Optional Academic Information Sessions
Programs including Pre-Health, Pre-Law, and Pre-Engineering, and Education will host optional information sessions for interested students.

Pre-Engineering: Woods 216
Pre-Health: Blackman Auditorium
Pre-Law: Walsh-Ellett 210
Education: Gailor 114

 

Events for Parents & Families

Parents and families are invited to events at the start of Orientation to help them learn more about Sewanee and the resources available to their students. More information is available from the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations.

Summer Orientation

Date & Time

Event

Location
June 11 | 4 p.m. LEARN at Sewanee Webinar
Introduction to the Academic Experience 		 Watch the Recording Here!
July 9 | 4 p.m.

LIVE at Sewanee Webinar
Q&A with Residential Life, Dining, and Sewanee Police Department

 Register on Zoom
July 23 | 4 p.m.

Wellness at Sewanee Webinar
Q&A with the Wellness Commons

 Register on Zoom

In Person Orientation

Date & Time

Event

Location
Saturday, August 23
3 p.m.

Orientation Welcome
Attend an official welcome from the Vice-Chancellor to start the Orientation program. 

Parent & Family Orientation
Immediately Following Orientation Welcome
Parents, families, and guests of incoming students are welcome to join members of the University's administration for a panel presentation about supporting your student.

 Guerry Auditorium
Saturday, August 23
4:30- 6 p.m.		 Welcome Reception
Family members of new students are invited to a welcome party hosted by the Sewanee Parents' Council. Come meet other families for a fun and festive gathering complete with snacks, drinks, and live music. Leave with a welcome gift courtesy of the Parents' Council! 		 Manigault Park
Saturday, August 23
6 p.m.		 Legacy Toast
Sewanee Alumni and their students are invited to a toast with other legacy families.
This event is invitation only.
 McGriff Alumni House