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. (Note: This is a different move-in date from the First Year Experience program, which is only for new first-year students. Your move-in date as a transfer student is Sunday, Aug. 23.)
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9 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 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Orientation lunch for new transfer students (Parents and families are invited to their own event at the same time—see details below.) |
Location To Be Determined |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 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. |
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| 2 p.m. | Free Time Spend time setting up your new residential hall room and exploring the campus |
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| 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) |
| Time | Activity |
| 8:45 a.m. to noon | Living with Integrity |
| 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
Hazing Prevention and Title IX |
| 4:15 p.m. | Break |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:15 p.m. |
Living On Campus (Assistant Dean for Residential Life Alicia Cooper) |
| 7 p.m. | Adjourn |
| Time | Activity |
| 8:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. | Group Photo |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Signing of the Honor Code |
| 11 a.m. | Activities Fair |
| Afternoon |
Individual Advising Sessions (to be scheduled with your advisor) Pre-Professional Program Informational Sessions (optional) Campus Office Open Houses |
| 7 p.m. |
TigerFest |
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.
As a transfer student, you will need to navigate the course registration process differently than new students. You can contact your Academic Advisor, Integrated Advising, or the Registrar's Office at any time for support.
Living on campus is an integral part of the Sewanee experience. The Office of Residential Life provides information on their website about everything you need to know about living on campus.
