• Navigating College Life

    Holt Fieldhouse Located in the Maddox Student Activities Center

    All new students will be led in their Orientation groups to various engaging sessions hosted by campus staff members to ensure students feel confident and connected going into their first […]

  • Lunch with Orientation Groups

    Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, Main Cafeteria 2205 Branner Ave, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will enjoy a great lunch in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria with their Orientation groups and new friends!

  • Eagle Chase & Race

    Gentry Auditorium

    New students will compete with their Orientation Groups in a battle against the clock to find our beloved mascot TALON!

  • Dinner with Orientation Groups

    Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, Main Cafeteria 2205 Branner Ave, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will enjoy a great dinner in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria with their Orientation groups and new friends!

  • Talon Time

    Eagle's Eyrie 714 W College St, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will gather with their Orientation groups to prepare and get hyped for our annual Orientation Olympics!

  • 2025 Orientation Olympics

    Burke-Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will compete in the 2025 Orientation Olympics with their Orientation groups for the Olympic Trophy, brand new Intramural Champion T-Shirt, & all the bragging rights!

  • Champions Landing

    Eagle's Eyrie 714 W College St, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will celebrate the grand finale of Orientation Olympics as the champions are announced, and everyone enjoys a sweet, cold ice cream treat!

  • Load for Eagle Adventures

    Tarr Music Hall Parking Lot

    New students will load buses to leave campus for their respective Orientation Trips.

  • Orientation Trips

    New students will embark on an Orientation trip off-campus with their Orientation groups to either Dollywood theme park, Main Event-Knoxville, Wild Bear Tubing, or a local Hike.

  • Attend Local Churches

    New students are invited to attend a local church with Orientation Leaders, current students, or faculty and staff, to explore churches in the Jefferson City area.

  • Fresh Ideas Picnic

    Stokely Memorial Cafeteria, Main Cafeteria 2205 Branner Ave, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will enjoy a great campus-wide picnic prepared by our amazing Fresh Ideas staff in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria with their new-found friends and Orientation groups.

  • Desserts with Faculty and Staff

    Eagle's Eyrie 714 W College St, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students will join our faculty and staff for our 2nd Annual Cake Wars! Join us for a sweet night of fun, fellowship, cake, and a little competition before classes […]