Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I send mail or packages?
The Student Post Office (aka the SPO) provides thorough instructions on their website. Please note that if you are mailing items over the summer, prior to the start of the academic year, it is possible that the SPO may not have your student's name in their database. To be on the safe side, please include your student's name and class year on all packages to help them easily identify the recipient (e.g., "Jane Doe, C'30").
What size bedding? What should we pack?
We recommend twin XL bedding as there are twin XL beds in all residence halls. Residential Life suggests that students bring the following items: /campus-life/living/residential-life/what-to-bring/
How far away is the closest Walmart/CVS/Target/Chick-fil-A? How do students get to these places?
We have 3 Walmarts, all about 25 minutes away. Target is in Chattanooga or Murfreesboro. There is a CVS in Monteagle and in Winchester. A Walgreens is also in Winchester. Chick-fil-A is in Manchester and Tullahoma
How can I make my student feel special on their birthday when they are far from home?
Order them a birthday cupcake or custom cake! /campus-life/dining/birthday-celebrations/
Word of Mouth Provisions:
Should my student bring a car? What about a bike?
Your student does not really need a car. Plenty of students will bring cars, and there is always a friend or roommate that can likely give them a ride. That said, if they do bring a car, please make sure to asap! More information about places to park and policies are provided by the Sewanee Police Department.
Most students will walk or ride their bike on campus. If your student brings a bicycle, please make sure they lock it and register it with the SPD. Also, it's not a bad idea to take a photo of it. .
Have a question?
Email sewaneeparents@sewanee.edu. We may include it here to help other families!
