Transfer Orientation 2024

Transfer Orientation for students entering in the Easter 2024 semester will be held in the afternoons of Sunday, January 14 and Monday, January 15. The full schedule is below. 

The schedule for Fall 2024 Orientation will be available later in the May.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Time

Activity

Location

 9 a.m.

Check In & Key Pick Up
Pick up your room key, Orientation information, and receive instructions about moving into your room.

Office of Residential Life
Bishop's Common 

Noon

Student Lunch & Welcome
Join the Orientation Leaders and Student Life staff for lunch at the new Biehl Commons.

Harris Commons, Spencer Hall

Noon

Parent & Family Orientation
Parents, families, and guests of incoming students are welcome to join members of the University's administration for lunch and conversation about supporting their student.

McGriff Alumni House

1 p.m.

Integrated Advising & Career Readiness
The Center for Student Success and Flourishing will discuss academic advising and support including the role of a Student Success & Career Readiness Coach.

172 Spencer Hall

2 p.m.

Campus Tour
Orientation Leaders will give all new transfer students a campus tour to highlight the most important campus locations, including helping you find your classes.

 

2:30 p.m.

Library Introduction
The Research Librarians will join you to introduce you to duPont Library and the services available for students.

duPont Library

3 p.m.

Men's Basketball vs. Berry College
Cheer on the Tigers as they play Berry College!
This event is optional, but encouraged.

Fowler Center

5:30 p.m.

Dining at Sewanee
Members of the Sewanee Dining staff will take you on a tour of McClurg Dining Hall and talk about the things you should know about eating on campus.

McClurg Dining Hall

6 p.m.

Dinner
Returning transfer students are hosting a dinner for you to talk about their best tips and tricks for succeeding at Sewanee. Join them in the balcony area.

McClurg Dining Hall

Monday, January 15, 2024

Time

Activity

Location
9 a.m. MLK Day of Service
Join members of the Sewanee community to participate in a service project benefitting Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Pre-Registration required.		 Fowler Center
Noon Lunch
Enjoy some downtime on your own or join the Orientation Leaders for lunch in McClurg.		 McClurg Dining Hall
12:45 p.m. Transfer Class Photo
Meet in front of All Saints' Chapel for a traditional group photo to start day two of Orientation.		 All Saints' Chapel
1 p.m. Living with Integrity: EQB & the Code of Conduct
This session will cover the most important components of EQB: The Guide for Living in Community and the Code of Conduct.		 Social Lodge
1:45 p.m. Living with Integrity: 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.		 Social Lodge
2:30 p.m. Living with Integrity: Dignity & Respect
The last Living with Integrity session highlights the University's commitment to treating all members of the University community with dignity and respect, including preventing hazing.		 Social Lodge
3:30 p.m. Culture and Compliance
This session will cover need to know information regarding resources for cultural support and awareness, as well as required compliance around education and training concerning various forms of discrimination, anti-harassment, and retaliation.		 Social Lodge
4:45 p.m. Wellness at Sewanee
Learn more about the resources and services offered to help you flourish at Sewanee.		 Wellness Commons
6 p.m. Dinner
End your transfer orientation experience with a dinner focused on learning more about the majors and academic programs you are interested in. Hear from upperclass students about their experiences and ask questions you may have.		 McClurg Dining Hall