Winter Orientation
Welcome to Southern!
The Winter 2026 semester is right around the corner, and we can't wait for you to join our Southern family! As you're gearing up for classes to start, we want to let you know what to expect on your first day. Please watch the orientation videos listed under the New Student Orientation tab on the First Year Experience website.
January 11th New Student Arrival Agenda:
The Winter 2026 semester is right around the corner, and we can't wait for you to join our Southern family! As you're gearing up for classes to start, we want to let you know what to expect on your first day. Please watch the orientation videos listed under the New Student Orientation tab on the First Year Experience website.
January 11th New Student Arrival Agenda:
- University Welcome and Breakfast : 9:00 a.m. Dining Hall
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- Parents are invited to attend
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- Enrollment Activities: Wright Hall
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- Following breakfast and orientation until 2:00 p.m.
- If you are unable to arrive on campus by 2:00 p.m., please call Renita Moore at 423.236.2575 upon arriving
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- Title IX Orientation: 6:00 p.m. Bietz Center Grid (2nd floor)
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- Supper will be provided
- Required for all students, parents do not need to attend
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