Transferring to Sewanee is a unique experience, and we are excited to welcome you during Orientation.

Students transferring to Sewanee for Advent 2026 will participate in Transfer Student Orientation in August. The dates are Sunday to Tuesday, Aug. 23–25, 2026.

Transfer ORientation Details
  • You will be able to move in beginning on Sunday, Aug. 23. Residential Life will send you move-in instructions.
  • Orientation begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 with dinner.
  • Parents, family members, and guests are invited to a separate lunch and Orientation, also beginning at noon. Your parents/family members can RSVP for the parent orientation luncheon by completing this short form or reaching out to sewaneeparents@sewanee.edu.
  • Orientation continues through Tuesday, Aug. 25. You will participate in a few more information sessions focused on academic and student support, as well as expectations for students, before wrapping up with the signing of the Honor Code and Activities Fair.

Transfer Orientation Schedule

the Fall 2026 orientation schedule will be available soon. The winter 2026 schedule is included below for reference.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Time Activity Location
10 a.m. Check In & Key Pick-Up
Pick up your room key and parking pass, and receive instructions for moving into your room during your assigned move-in time.		 Bishop's Common
Noon Lunch
Orientation lunch for new transfer students (Parents and families are invited to their own event at the same time—see details below.)

Student Life Conference Room, Bishop's Common
Noon Parent & Family Orientation Lunch
Parents, families, and guests of transfer students are welcome to join the Office of Family Engagement for a discussion about supporting your student. (This event is for parents, families, and guests of new students; new transfer students will attend a separate session at the same time—details listed above.)		 McGriff Alumni House
1 p.m. Campus Tour
Orientation Leaders will lead your group on a campus tour. The campus tour will highlight key locations, including the Wellness Commons and where classes are held.
2 p.m. Free Time
Spend time setting up your new residential hall room and exploring the campus 
6 p.m. Dinner
Enjoy dinner on your own, with family, or with your Orientation Leader at Shenanigans.
 Shenanigans Restaurant (12595 Sollace M Freeman Hwy)
Sunday, Jan. 11
Time Activity Location
11:30 a.m. Dean's Brunch Green's View Grill (444 Green's View Rd)
1 p.m.

Living with Integrity: Dignity & Respect
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.

 Student Life Conference Room, Bishop's Common
2:45 p.m. Break
3 p.m.

Living with Integrity: Honor Council
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.

(Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Alex Bruce)

 Student Life Conference Room, Bishop's Common
4 p.m.

EQB Ceremony

(Dean Campbell)

 Student Life Conference Room, Bishop's Common
4:15 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. Dinner with Proctors & OLs ABC Room, Upstairs at McClurg Dining Hall
6:15 p.m.

Living On Campus

(Assistant Dean for Residential Life Alicia Cooper)

 ABC Room, Upstairs at McClurg Dining Hall
7 p.m. Adjourn

Helpful Information

Admissions Information

The Office of Admission provides support to transfer applicants from the start of your transfer process through enrollment at Sewanee. Reach out to them with any questions about your application, financial aid, or completing the enrollment process.