Known familiarly as “Sewanee” by its students,
faculty, staff and friends, The University of the South offers an unmatched
educational experience. The university remains purposefully small and dedicated
to building a sense of community.
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (15)
- Bachelor American Studies
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Asian Studies
- Bachelor Classics
- Bachelor English and Creative Writing
- Bachelor French and French Studies
- Bachelor Greek
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor Latin
- Bachelor Medieval Studies
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Religious Studies
- Bachelor Russian
- Bachelor Spanish
- Bachelor Women's and Gender Studies
Social Sciences (15)
- Bachelor American Studies
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Asian Studies
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor French and French Studies
- Bachelor Greek
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor International and Global Studies
- Bachelor Medieval Studies
- Bachelor Politics
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Russian
- Bachelor Spanish
- Bachelor Women's and Gender Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- Bachelor Biochemistry
- Bachelor Biology
- Bachelor Chemistry
- Bachelor Mathematics
- Bachelor Physics and Astronomy
- Bachelor Psychology
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- Bachelor Art, Art History, and Visual Studies
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Theatre Arts
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
Business & Management (1)
- Bachelor Economics
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Bachelor Computer Science
Education & Training (1)
- Bachelor Psychology
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Bachelor Physics and Astronomy
About
History
Sewanee was founded in 1857 by clergy and lay delegates from Episcopal dioceses throughout the south. They selected a site in Sewanee, atop the Cumberland Plateau about 50 miles west of Chattanooga, and local landowners and the Sewanee Mining Company donated nearly 10,000 acres for the enterprise.
Education
38 majors, 44 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-professional programs in business, health/medicine, education, engineering, and law.
Research
Sewanee is a recognized leader in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work across all academic programs. Faculty members integrate original research and scholarship into the classroom and encourage their students to join them. In the process, students enhance their knowledge, hone their skills, and improve their postgraduate prospects.
Career
Careers Center
- We help students discover their strengths, learn career skills through workshops and individual appointments to explore potential majors, careers, internships and jobs. Students gain real-world job experience through our strong internship program, tools for graduate or professional school applications and an extensive Sewanee network.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
- Today, the Order works parallel with the Student Government to voice student opinion. It is also uniquely charged with the maintenance and promotion of the spirit, traditions, and ideals of the University. In addition, the OG runs the Election Committee, which is composed of all Proctors and is chaired by the President of the Order.
- The Student Government shall provide an opportunity for students to engage actively with and enact change within the University of the South. Furthermore, the Student Government shall be responsible for continuously engaging the student body in conversations concerning the activities of the University.
Housing services
- Residence Halls
- Theme Houses
- Language Houses
Library services
Jessie Ball duPont Library
- Most of the Library's 750,000 printed volumes are in the Main Collection, which is arranged in Library of Congress Classification order throughout all floors of the building.
- Fooshee/Browsing Collection
- Graphic Novel Collection
- William Theodore Allen Physics Reading Room
- Government Information Collection
- Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, Newspapers)
- Reference Collection
ICT services
- There are large TV lounges.
- WI-FI
Medical services
University Health Services (UHS) is here to keep you healthy while you focus on your studies at the University of the South. The UHS clinic provides primary medical care tailored to the unique needs of college students.
- Evaluation and treatment of illness and injuries
- Health education and information
- Physical exams
- Emergency contraception
- Immunizations
- Diagnostic laboratory testing
Student Life
Campus life
- The Domain: 13,000 acres of forests, bluffs, meadows, lakes, and caves is a significant research and recreational resource for students and faculty.
- The Sewanee Outing Program (SOP) gives students the chance to explore Sewanee’s Domain, our 13,000-acre campus, the surrounding region, and wilderness areas across the United States. Trips include hiking, biking, canoeing, climbing, swimming, caving ... and that's just on the Domain!
- Spirituality, faith, religion, and community are vibrant aspects of life on the Domain. We invite you to bring your own faith, ask questions, and be part of our community.
Sports facilities
- Indoor running/walking track
- 3-court multi-purpose recreation area
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness room
- Free weight room
- Indoor tennis courts
- Squash and raquetball courts
- Bouldering wall
Student clubs
- Alpha Delta Pi
- Alpha Delta Theta
- African and Caribbean Student Association
- Alpha Tau Omega
- Alpha Tau Zeta
- Gamma Sigma Phi
- Gamma Tau Upsilon
- Greek Life
- Bonner Leader & Canale Programs
- Afro Blend
- All Saints' Chapel
- Alpha Psi Lam
Accreditation
The University of the South is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Student Reviews
Work hard, play harder
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The social atmosphere made it difficult to find a space to find myself and excel at my studies.
My USC Journey
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
USC provided me with the tools I needed to pursue a successful career in Biology. The small classes and individualised attention gave me the extra boost I needed to succeed.
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