• Alumni and Friends Dinner – Birmingham

    Saw's BBQ 1008 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

    Please join us for an evening of Carson-Newman memories, fellowship, and delicious food at Saw’s BBQ, Alabama’s #1 BBQ joint as voted by Southern Living! This special evening will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow Eagles and celebrate all things Carson-Newman. This event includes a $30 “Save My Seat Fee,” which covers dinner, […]

  • Alumni & Friends Night with the Knoxville Smokies

    Covenant Health Park, 500 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

    We are so excited to host our Knoxville Alumni & Friends Night with the Knoxville Smokies at Covenant Health Park! We will gather at Bush’s Beans Picnic Pavilion, located down the left field line on the concourse level. Registration includes a game ticket with excellent views and a delicious BBQ buffet, making this a wonderful […]

  • Online Early Registration # 3

    Join us for Carson-Newman's online Early Registration event! This event is designed for students who are not able to attend ER in-person, due to living out-of-state or because of schedule conflicts. We want to make sure that you receive all of the information to help you get a jump start on officially becoming a student in […]

  • New Student Orientation: Check-In & Move-In

    Butler Lawn

    Welcome HOME Eagles! Our Admissions Staff and Orientation Leaders will be welcoming our new Eagles to campus! When students and parents arrive on campus, they will be directed to Butler Lawn to check in, get their name tag, information, and more. From there, they will be directed to their respective Residence Halls. Orientation Leaders and […]

  • West Campus Commons Social

    Recreational Park 1765 Bishop Avenue, Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States

    After a full morning of moving in, we want to offer our new Eagles and their families a time to rest and refuel. We will be hosting a casual lunch featuring local Food Trucks at our Rec Park next to West Campus Commons. Our Orientation leaders and campus faculty and staff will be encouraged to […]

  • Open House for New Military Affiliated Students & Family

    J. Randall O'Brien Veterans Center

    All incoming military affiliated students and their families, please join us at our Open House. This is a time for these students and families to stop in for light refreshments, meet the Director of Military Services, Mrs. Pat Bivens, and have any last minute questions about their benefits answered.

  • Commuter Check-In & Social

    Butler Lawn

    All Commuter Students, please head to Butler Lawn where you will check in with Admissions, Student Accounts, & the New Student Orientation Staff. The Orientation Staff will then escort you to the Commuter Social. This social will include a time of fellowship with fellow students, refreshments, giveaways, & a tour of key commuter spaces on […]

  • Family: Eagle Parent & Family Session

    Maddox Student Activities Center, 3-gym 2130 Branner Ave, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    All incoming Eagle parents & family members who will be helping your Eagle get settled into their new home and checked in to campus, you are invited to a Family Session. The Eagle Parent & Family Session will feature key information about your students' transition to college presented by C-N faculty and staff members, important […]

  • Students: Meet Your Orientation Group

    Ken Sparks Athletic Complex, Football Practice Field 904 E Mountcastle St, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    All incoming students, you will be welcomed to a session where you will meet your Orientation Group. Your Orientation Group will consist of around 20 other incoming new students. This group will be led by 2-3 upperclassmen students who will serve as your Orientation Leaders. This group will serve as a great way for you […]

  • Presidential Dinner

    Maddox Student Activities Center, 3-gym 2130 Branner Ave, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    New students & Eagle family members are welcomed to a Presidential Dinner in the Maddox Student Activity Center's 3-Gym. Enjoy a great meal provided by our Fresh Ideas staff and hosted by our University President, Dr. Charles Fowler.

  • Welcome Ceremony

    Maddox Student Activities Center, 3-gym 2130 Branner Ave, Jefferson City, TN, United States

    Welcome Home Eagles! Join us at the Welcome Ceremony where you will officially be welcomed to the Eagle Family. The ceremony will begin with a time of worship led by our 40:31 band, as we give God praise for all He has done, is doing, & will do in the lives of the incoming students. […]

  • Prayer Walk & Soar Social

    Burke-Tarr Stadium Jefferson City, TN, United States

    You are invited to the annual New Student Prayer Walk. Upon conclusion of the Welcome Ceremony, the Prayer Walk will begin from the MSAC, cross the soccer field and to Burke Tarr Stadium. Carson-Newman faculty, staff, students, athletic teams, in addition to local churches, alumni and community members, will line the Prayer Walk and pray […]