Learn helpful information as you prepare for your student's arrival to Sewanee. Join us for these virtual sessions. (all times CST). Live sessions - ask the questions on your mind (will also be recorded for replay)
June 11 4:00 p.m. - Learn at Sewanee
July 9 4:00 p.m. - Live at Sewanee
July 23 4:00 p.m. - Wellness at Sewanee
SEWANEE ORIENTATION FOR NEW FAMILIES
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE (check back for changes/updates)
Saturday, August 23
10:30 a.m. Info Session: Financial Aid 101 Fulford Hall (home of the office of admission and financial aid) Get all the information related to financial aid packages - deadlines, work-study, eligibility, and more.
1:30 p.m. Info Session: Financial Aid 101 Fulford Hall (home of the office of admission and financial aid) Get all the information related to financial aid packages - deadlines, work-study, eligibility, and more.
3:00 p.m. - Information Discussion for New Families
Guerry Auditorium - Georgia Avenue
Join other families of new students for an informative panel discussion to hear from key campus leaders. Your student will join us for the beginning of this session for a special tradition.
- Dr. Jennifer Cooley, Dean of the College
- Brent Tate, Associate Vice President for Sewanee Dining
- Nicky Campbell, C'99, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
- Leigh Collins, Executive Director of University Health Services
- Sibby Anderson-Thompkins, Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Kim Heitzenrater, C'89, P'21, Associate Dean for Career Readiness and Integrated Advising
- Caroline Thompson, Associate Director for Sewanee Dining
- Jeremy Thomas, Chief of Police
- and a special welcome from Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen, C'76, P'14, P'17.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Welcome reception for new families, hosted by the Parents' Council at the McGriff Alumni House lawn (next door to Guerry Auditorium). Enjoy visiting with other families over a beverage and light snacks before the campus-wide dinner in McClurg. Leave with a welcome gift from the Parents' Council. Help us plan for orientation. Register here.
