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.