Before you arrive!
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)
May 30 4:00 p.m. - Student Success & Supporting Transition to College
June 26 4:00 p.m. - Residential Life and Dining on campus
July 10 4:00 p.m. - Wellness and Safety
July 24 4:00 p.m. - Getting Involved - finding your passions
SEWANEE ORIENTATION FOR NEW FAMILIES
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 24
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.
2:30 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
- Dr. Betsy Sandlin, Interim Dean of the College
- Brent Tate, Associate Vice President for Sewanee Dining
- Dr. Erica Howard, Associate Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students
- Leigh Collins, Executive Director of the Wellness Commons and Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
- Kim Heitzenrater, C'89, P'21, Associate Dean for Career Readiness and Integrated Advising
- Caroline Thompson, Associate Director for Sewanee Dining
- and a special welcome from Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen, C'76, P'14, P'17.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Welcome reception for new families, hosted by the Parents' Council in Manigault Park (across from 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.
