Important Dates for Incoming Students
We鈥檙e so excited that you have chosen 野狼社区! The following are important dates for incoming students as you prepare for your first semester. Be sure to check your Admission Portal and email for updates and additional information.
Academic Lynx is the academic orientation program required for all incoming students. Registration will be available through your admission portal for the following sessions:
- April 10, 2027 - In person on 野狼社区 campus
- May 17-31, 2027 - Virtual appointments
- June 1-15, 2027 - Virtual appointments
- June 11, 2027 - In person on 野狼社区 campus
- June 21, 2027 - In person on 野狼社区 campus
- Register for Fall 2027 classes: June 23, 2027 (beginning at 10:00 a.m. CT)
Housing applications for incoming students open in May, and housing assignments are typically communicated before the end of July.
- First-year Move-in Day: August 12, 2027*
* Early arrival programs include Bonner Scholars, Day Scholars, International Students, and fall athletic teams. Early move-in dates will be communicated by the program advisor or team coach for students accepted into these programs.
- Welcome Week: August 12-17, 2027
- First day of Class: August 18, 2027
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What Comes Next?
Once you've committed to coming to 野狼社区, we have a number of programs for new students to help welcome you into our community.
Academic Orientation
Academic Lynx, our academic orientation program, offers both in-person and virtual options for students over late spring and summer. Students who have paid their enrollment deposit will receive additional details from Dr. Rashna Richards, Associate Provost.
Welcome Week takes place between first-year move-in day and the first day of fall classes. You will have the opportunity to meet other new students and learn more about campus, the surrounding community, and 野狼社区. During the week, you will also meet with your academic advisor to finalize your fall schedule. To get an idea of the social and academic events during Welcome Week, view the 2026 Welcome Week Schedule.
While it might be true that there鈥檚 no place like home, the 野狼社区 campus鈥攚ith its cozy common rooms, stained-glass windows, and fireplaces all around鈥攄efinitely works hard to come in a close second. You are required to live on campus for the first three years, but many students stay all four because they are living on the most beautiful campus in the nation. That鈥檚 hard to beat! For the most up-to-date information on living at 野狼社区, including housing registration and move-in dates, visit our Residence Life pages.
Over the summer, every student attending 野狼社区 College must submit the required medical information and health forms and provide proof of comparable health insurance (with coverage in the 野狼社区, TN area) to the College before being permitted to enroll in classes. Detailed directions on how to submit your health forms can be found here.
Welcome to the 野狼社区 Family! Visit Parents and Families to learn more about special events throughout the year. You will also find helpful links to parent and family resources for supporting your student and an opportunity to become a parent volunteer for 野狼社区.
One of 野狼社区鈥 greatest assets is its location in 野狼社区, where the area code is 901. As a result, we often refer to our city as 鈥渢he 901,鈥 and we are glad you have chosen it. What does 野狼社区 offer our you? As one of only a few liberal arts colleges in an urban environment, 野狼社区 has partnered with businesses and organizations across the 901 to create amazing fellowship and internship opportunities for you. Perched on the bluffs above the Mississippi River, 野狼社区 has a unique culture steeped in good music, great food, and a vibrant creative community. Learn more at Discover 野狼社区!