Welcome to Truett McConnell University!

We are excited for you to move to campus Saturday August 17th, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This page will provide answers to questions about moving to TMU.

For more specific questions, please contact us with at 706-865-2134, ext. 4101 or:

Nicolas Greenfield – ngreenfield@truett.edu – Director of Student Life

Melissa Deming – mdeming@truett.edu – Director for Student Advocacy

Madeline Bolick – mbolick@truett.edu – Female Resident Director

Grey Graffagnino – ggraffagnino@truett.edu – Male Resident Director

2024 Fall Freshman Orientation Schedule

Saturday, August 17th

Time Event Location
9:00-4:30 Arrival, Check in, Move in TMU Campus 
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Block Party Lunch Front Lawn
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Gate and Picture Ceremony  TMU Gate
5:30 pm -7:00 pm President’s BBQ Carol Anne’s Cafe’
7:00 pm  – 7:30 pm Parents Final Goodbye TMU Cross
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ice Cream Social The Nightly/NIX
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Capture the Flag Front Lawn
11:00 pm – 12:00 am Dorm Meetings Assigned Dorm

Sunday, August 18th

Time Event Location
9:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe’
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Church with your RA HAC
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Carol Anne’s Cafe’
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session 1 HAC
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Session 2 HAC
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dinner Carol Anne’s Cafe’
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free Time TMU Campus
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Movie at the Caner’s Caner’s Lawn
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Small Groups Dorm

Monday, August 19th

Time Event Location
9:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe’
10:15 am -12:00 pm Session 3 HAC
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Carol Anne’s Cafe’
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Session 4 HAC
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Activity TBD
8:00 pm – 12:00 am Late Night Luau Beach Volleyball Courts

Tuesday, August 20th

Time Event Location
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe’
9:00 am – 10:00 am Session 5 You Decide!
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Carol Anne’s Cafe’
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free Time Wal-Mart
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dinner Carol Anne’s Cafe’
8:00 pm –  10:00 pm Grocery Bingo Carol Anne’s Cafe’
10:00 pm – 12:00 am Late Night Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe’

To move into campus housing on your designated day and time, ALL STUDENTS will need to receive full clearance from Registrar, Financial Aid, and Business Office.  To receive full clearance, students meet the following criteria:

  • Register for at least 12 credit hours.
  • Complete all required Financial Aid documents.
  • Set up a payment plan or pay the bill in full through the Business Office.

You will receive an email with a link to sign up for a move-in time on your designated day.  Move-in times are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only students that receive full clearance on or by move-in day will be able to move into on-campus housing.  Please contact the appropriate office to ensure you are adequately cleared.