Move to TMU

Move to TMU

Welcome to Truett McConnell University

Register for Move in Day Here 

*This link will take you to your application portal to log in and fill out the Orientation/Move-in day form.*

We are excited for you to move to campus Saturday August 15th, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2026 Fall New Student Orientation Schedule

*All new students and commuters are required to attend.*

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Time Event Location
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Arrival, Check-In and Move-In TMU Campus
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM President’s Block Party (Free lunch for students and families) In Front of SWC
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Official Welcome from Dr. Lyon & Mrs. Lyon Front Lawn
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Gate Ceremony & Class Photo (Prayer & Parent Departure) Front Lawn
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner (Students only) Carol Anne’s Café
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings Respective Dorms
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Ice Cream Social President’s House
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Time Event Location
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Coffee, Donuts, & Check-in SWC
9:30 AM – 11:15 AM Campus Worship Service (Speaker: Dr. Lyon) SWC
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch Carol Anne’s Café
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Introduction to Student Life Staff SWC
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Title IX, Anti-Hazing, and Alcohol & Drug Awareness SWC
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Meet Campus Security & Fall Sport Coaches SWC
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Dorm Wars Briefing SWC
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Counseling Center Cookout Hood Parking Lot
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Paint Wars Front Lawn
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
Time Event Location
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast Carol Anne’s Café
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Professor Meet & Greet SWC
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM “Find my Classes” Campus Tours Campus-Wide
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Carol Anne’s Café
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Student Training Carol Anne’s Café
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Photos with the Bear Carol Anne’s Café
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Dorm Activity Respective Dorms
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Free Time
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner at the Luau Beach Volleyball Courts
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Luau (New, Returning Students, and Faculty & Staff) Beach Volleyball Courts

Clearance Requirements

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.

Move-in FAQs