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. 5001 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
*All first-time freshmen and commuters are required to attend.*
Saturday, August 17th
Time | Event | Location | |
9:00- 4:30 pm | Arrival, Check in, Move in | TMU Campus | |
11:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Presidents Block Party | SWC Road | |
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Gate and Picture Ceremony | Front Lawn | |
6:30 pm -8:00 pm | Dinner | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ | |
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Ice Cream Social | The Nightly/NIX | |
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Capture the Flag | Front Lawn |
Sunday, August 18th
Time | Event | Location |
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Coffee and Donuts | SWC |
9:30 am – 11:00 am | Worship | SWC |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brunch | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ |
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Session 1- Student Life | SWC |
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | Session 2- Student Advocacy | SWC |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Free Time | TMU Campus |
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Counseling Center Cookout | Counseling Center |
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Paint Wars | Front Lawn |
Monday, August 19th
Time | Event | Location |
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Coffe and Donuts | SWC |
9:30 am -11:00 am | Session 3- Counseling Center | SWC |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brunch | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Session 4- Student Success | SWC |
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | TMU Tour | Campus |
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Dinner | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ |
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Free Time | TMU Campus |
8:00 pm – 12:00 am | Late Night Luau | Beach Volleyball Courts |
Tuesday, August 20th
Time | Event | Location |
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Coffee and Donuts | SWC |
9:30 am – 11:00 am | Session 5- Title 9/Financial Aid | SWC |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brunch | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Dorm Decorating Contest | Dorms |
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Dinner | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ |
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Free Time | TMU Campus |
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Grocery Bingo | Carol Anne’s Cafe’ |
10:00 pm – 11:00 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.
- Registrar, registrar@truett.edu, ext. 2160
- Financial Aid, financialaid@truett.edu, ext. 4199
- Business Office, businessoffice@truett.edu, ext. 3500