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Welcome Class of 2015
The hard part is over — you've applied, been admitted and chosen Sewanee as your home for the next four years, and we are excited! Now, it's time to make Sewanee your domain.
Before you arrive on the Mountain in August, we need you to complete a checklist of things. Please pay specific attention to the dates by which you need to complete forms, exams and readings. We will use the information you provide to prepare for your arrival.
To read over the summer:
- Summer Reading -Bill McKibben's Hope, Human and Wild
- Eight Keys to Academic Success
- Yea Sewanee's Green
- Read instructions on how to register for classes (FAQ)
By June 3, 2011
- Activate your Sewanee email account. (Look to the sticker on the mailer you received in May for your login and password.)
- Complete the First Year Information (Part 1: Learning, Part 2: Living)
- Submit a picture for your student ID (picture required)
- Take the foreign language interest inventory (All students regardless of previous language instruction and future language interest must complete this form.)
By July 1, 2011
- Register for PRE-Orientation (optional)
- Family Contact & Communication form
- Register to receive text message alerts
By July 15, 2011
- Review the Student Health Insurance Policy.
- Submit a waiver to demonstrate proof of health insurance or be automatically enrolled in and charged for health insurance through United Health Care Insurance. ( Please note: this form will be available beginning June 27, 2011.)
- Review the Academic Success website
By August 5, 2011
- Activate your Sewanee Banner Student Account
- Complete Student Health Form and send it to Health Services, SPO Box 1182, Sewanee, TN 37383
- Complete the Athletic Department Medical Forms (These are required if planning on playing a Varsity sport.)
- Submit essay responses to summer reading
- Register car and/or bike
- Review the AlcoholEdu information you have received via your Sewanee email account and complete the AlcoholEdu program prior to your arrival on campus. (You will not be allowed to move into the Residence Hall if you have not completed the program.)
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New Students
Welcome
Pre-Orientation
Orientation
Parent Orientation
Shuttle to Sewanee
Important Deadlines
First form deadline: June 3
Second form deadline: July 1
Third form deadline: July 15
Final deadline: Aug. 5
Important Dates
Pre-Orientation: Aug. 17-20
Orientation: Aug. 20-24
Parent's Orientation: Aug. 21
Classes begin: Aug. 25
Important Dates for Athletes
Deadline for Athletic Department Medical Forms: August 5
Arrival day for football athletes: August 12
Arrival day for men's soccer athletes: August 18
Your mailing address:
Your Name
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383-1000