More Info for Boarding Families

Rooms are furnished with beds, desks and chairs, mini-blinds, closets, and drawer/shelf space.

Bring linens for a twin-sized bed, pillows, a thick mattress pad or pillow top, blankets, towels, hangers, a sleeping bag, a clothes hamper or laundry basket, wastebaskets, a loud alarm clock, shower shoes, a small basket to carry your toiletries, a computer, and at least one outfit that is in "formal dress" as defined in the Student Handbook.

Students often bring desk lamps, foot lockers, bedspreads, throw rugs, posters, extension cords, a surge protector, coffee mug, small lockbox, flashlight, bike, bike lock, bike helmet, wipe-off or cork board for messages, plastic containers to store food, a personal first aid kit, and wet wipes.

It is a good idea to put your name on your possessions.

In addition to their required computer, students choose to bring small speakers, cell phones, and very small refrigerators. These items should be labeled or engraved with the student's name. Students are NOT allowed to bring televisions, furniture, space heaters, air conditioners, or cooking appliances. (A TV and microwave are provided in each House common room and a full kitchen is available for use in Owen Student Union on the weekends.) For mobile phone service, AT&T is the carrier with the strongest signal on the SAS campus.

Upper School students are expected to have their own computer. Recommended requirements are available here.

Supply lists are available online, but, if you would prefer not to have to bring a lot of luggage, the school store carries everything on the list. A supply run is always planned after the first week of school so that additional items can be purchased.

The rooms vary from Colmore's palatial 23' x 12' room (the largest student room on campus) to the cozier spaces of St. Mary's/Warner. The average is 12' x 13'. Despite the differences in sizes, each year returning students request a variety of houses because each house has its own character and advantages. 

There are closets and drawers in all of the rooms. Some students will buy bed risers so that they can increase the storage space under their bed without having to give up more floor space. There is not a lot of storage space available in house rooms, though, and it is easier to keep your room in order if you bring fewer possessions. If you will be returning home during the year, think about leaving seasonal clothing at home and switching out during the school year.

Yes, but you will need to use a damage-free hanging systems such as Command Strips.

The blinds in the room are usually sufficient for most students, but students are welcome to bring curtains. You may want to use tension rods so as not to damage the walls.

We consider learning to do your own laundry to be part of "college prep" and our alumni agree. Laundry rooms are available in every residential house. The washer and dryer are free. Be sure to bring a laundry bag or basket to store your dirty clothes and get them to the laundry room.

Most boarding students have the school's Business Office hold money for them. Some students find it helpful to have a bank-issued debit card. There are several banks in the area, including Regions Bank, Tower Bank, Citizens Tri-County Bank, and Mountain Valley Bank. You will need someone 18 or older to co-sign for the account.

The school's registrar and student life offices keep a fire-proof safe for all travel documents and provide them to students as needed. Any additional items students wish to keep secure may be stored in a safe in our Business Office.

There is a microwave in each Commons Room and the Student Union has a fully equipped kitchen.

Your first year the Dean of Students assigns you a roommate with help from the Admission Office. Returning students may request a roommate and a preference for residential house.

No, students may not bring pets to campus. The good news is that the residential faculty is happy to share theirs with you.

There are many opportunities to purchase what you need after school has started. The vans can take you to the University's bookstore, CVS, or our local dollar stores. There are frequent weekend trips to shopping centers and malls. You can also purchase things online or have them mailed to you in care of the school.

Letters and packages should be mailed to:

<Your Name>
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375

Your letters will be delivered to Owen Student Union for pick-up and packages will go to the School Store.