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. The full schedule will be posted in mid-May. 

Schedule information

The 2025 Orientation schedule will be posted in March as programs are solidified. We encourage you to review the schedule for 2024 as a point of reference.

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

Saturday, August 24, 2024

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.

Office of Residential Life
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

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

Resource Fair
Meet important campus departments to learn more about campus resources.

McClurg Dining Hall

2:30 p.m.

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

Check with your OL!

2:30 to 4 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

3 to 5 p.m.

Orientation Kick Off
Join the rest of your class to kick off Orientation with team building activities and a welcome from Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen.

Fowler Center

4 to 5:30 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! 

Manigault Park

5 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

8 to 10 p.m.

Welcome to Sewanee!
The Tigers' Entertainment Board and Office of Residential Life will be hosting a welcome event including fun and prizes.

Convocation Hall and the Main Quad

Sunday, August 25, 2024

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
12:30 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
Dr. Besty Sandlin, Interim Dean of the College, will welcome all new students and provide information about expectations for your academic experience.		 Guerry Auditorium
1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Living with Integrity Rotations
Orientation groups will rotate through three sessions to learn more about expectations for Living with Integrity on campus. Each group will also have a break during this time to enjoy recreation activities on the Main Quad, activities in Biehl Commons, or down time on your own. 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.

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 preventing hazing, discrimination, and harassment.

 Various
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

Monday, August 26, 2024

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 to 11 a.m. Introduction to the Domain & Campus Tour
Orientation groups will attend either the Introduction to the Domain program with the Office of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability  or 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.		 Manigault Park
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch
Eat lunch on your own or with your Orientation Leader.
 McClurg Dining Hall
1 to 2:30 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
2:30 to 4 p.m. Introduction to the Domain & Campus Tour
Orientation groups will attend either the Introduction to the Domain program with the Office of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability  or 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.		 Manigault Park
4 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
5 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

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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 2028 Photo
The Class of 2028 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
Pick up a boxed lunch from McClurg and join your Academic Advisor 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

 

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 5 | 4:30 p.m. LEARN at Sewanee Webinar
Introduction to the Academic Experience 		 Register on Zoom
June 26 | 4:30 p.m.

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

 Register on Zoom
July 10 | 4:30 p.m.

Wellness at Sewanee Webinar
Q&A with the Wellness Commons

 Register on Zoom
July 24 | 4:30 p.m.

EXPERIENCE Sewanee Webinar
Getting Involved on Campus Panel

 Register on Zoom

In Person Orientation

Date & Time

Event

Location
Saturday, August 24
2:30 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
Saturday, August 24
4 - 5:30 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 24
5 - 6 p.m.		 Legacy Reception
Sewanee Alumni and their students are invited to a reception with other legacy families.
This event is invitation only.
 McGriff Alumni House