At Sewanee, we are working hard to ensure that all students have access to resources that can help them to thrive on campus and beyond.
Financial Resources | Free Food, Supplies, and Academic Resources
Academic Support Resources | Health and Wellness Resources
The Sewanee Emergency Fund is available to all Sewanee students who need financial help following an emergency (e.g., unexpected medical or dental costs, help for transportation home during a personal or family emergency, etc.). There are also designated funds for LGBTQ+ students (the Rainbow Fund), underrepresented and marginalized students, Posse scholars, F-1 international students, and others.
Financial Aid: If your financial aid situation has changed, reach out to Financial Aid at finaid@sewanee.edu to talk about your specific circumstances.
Student Success + Career Readiness: Our coaches can meet with you to talk about resources on campus or to search for jobs on campus or in the community.
Located on the first floor of Cleveland Annex (in room CL008, adjacent to Carnegie), the supply closet allows all students access to free school supplies, laundry supplies, hygiene products, non-perishable food items, and more. Simply use your student ID to swipe in and get what you need when you need it; the supply closet is located away from busier spots on campus to maintain your privacy. The closet is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Find more information and see a map of the closet's location here.
Sewanee’s library provides long-term laptop checkout to Pell-eligible and high-need international students on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to incoming first-years who apply by the second Friday of each semester.
Several buildings on campus are home to free computer labs for student use. You can also print for free from computers in the library. Learn more here.
All course materials assigned or recommended by faculty (books, articles, streaming media, DVDs, etc.) are available to checkout for free for three hours at a time.
The library offers two apps, hoopla and Libby, which give you free access a wide-range of audio and ebooks (fiction and nonfiction). More ebooks are available in the library. Find them with TigerSearch.
Free tutoring is available through many academic departments; you can find the current tutoring schedule here, or speak to your professor about options for a particular class.
If you're struggling academically or need help creating an academic plan, make an appointment with a Student Success + Career Readiness Coach for individual support and guidance.
Located on the first floor of the library, the Writing Center offers free peer support for writing for classes in any discipline, fellowship applications, grant proposals, personal statements, and more.
Located on the first floor of the library, the Center for Speaking and Listening offers free peer support for public speaking in any discipline, as well as opportunities beyond the classroom such as conference presentations and interviewing.
Academic resources are available for students with identified disabilities who have completed the intake process through Student Accessibility Services. Available resources include voice recorders, Livescribe echo pens/notebooks, access to audiobooks, academic peer coaching, and support scheduling testing rooms.
Located on the ground floor of the library, Research Help offers free guidance for any part of the research process, from developing a research question, finding information, interpreting academic sources, and integrating research into your paper or presentation. You can make an appointment or walk in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
Research Guides are available for many classes that involve research. These guides provide tips on how to get started on research and find information on research topics related to your specific class.
Sewanee provides therapy and counseling for students free of charge.
Our primary care clinic offers a wide range of services to treat illnesses and injuries. Insurance is billed for these services, and you are invited to discuss options with your UHS medical provider if you are underinsured or uninsured.
