Building Community as a Transfer Student
What can you do to set yourself up for success with your new roommate?
Establish ground rules
Are heaters allowed in the residence halls?
No
How can you file a Student Accessibilities Accommodation Request?
The Student Accessibility Services Accommodation Intake Form.
What office handles anything parking-related?
Sewanee Police Department
What is the passing hello?
An SGA initiative where everyone is encouraged to say hello to everyone whenever passing by.
Where can bicycles not be stored in residence halls?
Stairwells, hallways, fire exits, stair railings, lamp posts, or shrubbery
What is a prohibited item that typically smells good and has an open flame?
A candle
How can you file a Religious Practices Accommodation Request?
The Religious Accommodation Intake Form
How often are fire drills conducted?
Twice a semester
Why should you attend engagement activities in our residence halls?
Engagement activities allow you to meet others in the halls in a fun and laid-back setting.
How much is a lockout?
$20.00
What kind of extension cord is allowed in residential communities?
UL-certified
How can transfer students stay in special interest housing?
Through applications run by each organization that has a designated space on campus.
What is the CARE Team?
A team that connects students to appropriate resources to support individual student success and a thriving campus community.
What are two ways you can use the residence hall to make new friends?
Attending hall events, utilizing common spaces, your Proctor, be proactive in introducing yourself.
What is the process to get an emotional support animal (ESA)?
Students interested in an ESA must register through the Student Accessibility Services intake form. No animals can be brought to campus until officially approved by the Student Accessibility Services department.
If of age, you cannot have this in a glass container.
Alcohol
Can you go through room selection alone?
Yes.
What is the Good Samaritan policy?
Provides amnesty to students for violations of alcohol or other drug policies
Besides emergency assistance, how can your Proctor support you?
Connecting with others, assisting with work orders, providing guidance and a listening ear, etc.
What spaces can you not access in a residence hall or small house? (Name at least three)
Roofs, ledges, balconies, basements, attics, unassigned rooms, or mechanical/electrical
What can be hung or adhered to ceilings and pipes?
Nothing
When does the 2025-2026 housing application open?
February 19
Why should you get to know your Chaplain in Residence?
A direct line to someone who will serve as a listening ear.