Welcome to Truett McConnell University! We are excited that God has led you to TMU and we want to make your transition to Cleveland as smooth as possible. We hope this page will provide answers to all your questions about beginning this exciting new phase of your life. Please contact us at 706-865-2134, ext. 4101 if you have any other questions or if we can help you in any way.

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-cmapus housing.  Please contact the appropriate office to ensure you are adequately cleared.

*Fall 2023 New Resident Student Orientation Event Schedule*

Fall 2023 New Resident Student Orientation will be offered on two days: August 9th or August 10th. All students will receive a scheduled time slot for the day they choose. **Please note that students should not plan other activities during orientation. All new first-time freshmen residential students are expected to attend this program

Soft Move-in Day – Wednesday, August 9th

This specific move-in day will be a shorter half-day option for those who want a more intimate approach and/or priority move-in option.

Time Event Location
9:00am – 4:30pm Arrival, Checkin, Movein TMU Campus
6:00pm – 7:30pm President’s BBQ Carol Anne’s Café
7:30pm – 8:30pm Parents Final Goodbye TMU Cross
9:00pm – 11:00pm Movie on the Lawn Front Lawn

 

 

 

 

Freshman Move-in Day – Thursday, August 10th

Thursday’s full-day move-in option is an all-day event with events like our Block Party, local church connection, evening celebration, President’s BBQ, Gate Ceremony, and class photo. This option is considered the “full move-in experience”.

Time Event Location
9:00am  4:30pm Arrival, Checkin, Movein TMU Campus
12:00pm  2:00pm Block Party Lunch Front Lawn
5:00pm  6:00pm Gate and Picture Ceremony TMU Gate
6:00pm  7:00pm President’s BBQ Carol Anne’s Café
7:30pm  8:30pm Parent’s Final Goodbye TMU Cross
9:00pm  11:00pm Ice Cream Social The Nightly/NIX
11:00pm  12:00am Dorm Meetings Assigned Dorm

Freshman Orientation – Friday, August 11th

Time Event Location
9:00am  10:00am Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe
10:15am  12:00pm Session 1: Student Life, Dining HAC
12:00pm  1:30pm Lunch Carol Anne’s Cafe
1:30pm  3:30pm Session 2: Academic Success HAC
3:30pm  4:30pm TMU Tour TMU Campus
5:00pm  6:30pm Dinner Carol Anne’s Cafe
6:30pm  8:00pm Free Time TMU Campus
8:00pm – 10:00pm Grocery Bingo The Nightly/NIX
10:00pm – 11:00pm Small Groups Dorms

Freshman Orientation – Saturday, August 12

Time Event Location
9:00am  10:00am Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe
10:15am  12:00pm Session 3: Fac. Management and Security HAC
12:00pm  1:30pm Lunch Carol Anne’s Cafe
1:30pm  3:30pm Session 4: Fin. Aid, Literacy, Graff HAC
4:00pm  7:00pm Ekklesiafest Front Lawn
8:00pm  12:00am Late Night Luau Beach Volleyball

Sunday, August 13

Time Event Location
8:00am  9:00am Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe
9:00am  12:00pm Church You Decide!
12:00pm  1:30pm Lunch Carol Anne’s Cafe
2:00pm  5:00pm Wal-Mart Run Wal-Mart
5:00pm  6:30pm Dinner Carol Anne’s Cafe
8:00pm  10:00pm Capture the Flag TMU Campus
11:00pm  12:00am Late Night Breakfast Carol Anne’s Cafe

Questions related to one of our Move-In Day options? Let us know by connecting with our student life staff: Maddy Bolick or Jay Adair.

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