Your Guide to the University of Tennessee
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE The University of Tennessee is among the nation’s top-ranked public universities, and we are all about preparing you for what comes next. Our students make an impact on our KNOXVILLE IS AMONG THE campus and in the world beyond it, giving back and leading the way. After all, we are Volunteers, and we are a 50 Best Places TO LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES campus that thrives on excellence, —U.S. News and World Report, 2019 innovation, and our rich tradition of leadership and service. ABOUT UT IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Our 360+ undergraduate programs include top-ranked areas of study like supply chain management and nuclear engineering. admissions.utk.edu/majors As a premier research-intensive institution, we emphasize hands-on practical experience and experiential learning opportunities that allow you to get involved in civic engagement, solve complex real-world problems, and improve your community’s welfare. ugresearch.utk.edu experiencelearning.utk.edu UT ofers more than 60 honors degree concentrations as well as the Chancellor’s Honors, Leadership Honors, Haslam Scholars, and 1794 Scholars programs. honors.utk.edu We’re dedicated to your success and provide a support network that includes your academic advisors, the Dean of Students ofce, and our many Division of Student Success programs. dos.utk.edu studentsuccess.utk.edu Ranked one of the 100 22,000+ undergrads 80%+ of our graduates Best Value Schools by U.S. from across the US are employed full time or News and World Report and 100+ countries in graduate school within six months of graduation. All statistics are from the 2018–19 academic year. UT strives to be a campus that is welcoming to everyone. We ofer resources and programs, like the Ofce of Multicultural Student Life, which promote academic success, equality, and leadership development of students. Our Pride Center provides support, resources, and a community space for UT’s LGBTQ+ and ally community. UT was recently honored for its commitment to frst-generation students— nearly a quarter of our undergraduate students—and celebrated the opening of a Veterans Resource Center on campus. diversity.utk.edu With over 400 clubs and organizations to join, countless service opportunities, and amazing teams to cheer on, you’ll quickly fnd your niche and make new friends. go.utk.edu Our students live the Volunteer spirit and logged 525,000+ service hours over the past fve years with the Jones Center for Leadership and Service, the campus hub for leadership and service opportunities. leadserve.utk.edu VOLUNTEERS FOR LIFE No matter your major, we’ll prepare you for what comes next. In addition to the resources ofered by our Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration, Vols are connected to a global network of over 250,000 alumni who open doors for students looking for their frst internships and graduates progressing in their careers. career.utk.edu 9 undergrad 17:1 student- 530+ UT awarded academic to-faculty ratio graduate and $61 million in colleges professional programs scholarships last year. of study Whatever your passion, you can fnd INVEST Invest in your future with a high- opportunities here. quality, afordable education. We’re committed to helping you plan WHY KNOXVILLE? and fnance your education and to ensuring you see a return on your Our 910-acre campus is situated in the heart investment in college. of Knoxville, a thriving modern city with small town charm that is home to music venues, Questions about fnancial aid? museums and galleries, and local sports teams. One Stop Student Services is your source for answers! Call UT is perfectly situated for outdoor adventure: us at 865-974-1111 or visit our front yard is the Tennessee River, and onestop.utk.edu. our backyard is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with 800+ miles of hiking trails. It’s no wonder National Geographic named APPLY Knoxville a Best Adventure Town. There’s never been a better time to be a Volunteer! Find all We’re conveniently located within a day’s the application information you drive of nearly half the US population and need, including step-by-step just 15 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport instructions, at apply.utk.edu. (TYS), which connects Knoxville to many major cities through 120 daily fights. admissions.utk.edu/knoxville 89% of undergrad students 93% of entering freshmen Nearly half of UT students receive fnancial aid and receive fnancial aid and graduate with no student scholarships from federal, scholarships from federal, debt, and average loan debt state, and private sources. state, and private sources. is considerably lower than the national average. CONNECT WITH UT Visit vip.utk.edu to join our VIP (Vol-in-Progress) mailing list. You will receive up-to-date information about admissions and invitations to special events. We hope to see you on campus soon, but if we can’t meet in person, we ofer many ways to connect virtually. Learn more about in-person campus tours and the virtual experiences below at visit.utk.edu. VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION Learn about the application process, life on Rocky Top, our campus community, and more. CAMPUS TOUR Take a virtual tour featuring favorite spots on campus and fun facts about our home sweet home. Q&A WITH ADMISSIONS STAFF Have questions about campus life, the application process, or fnancial aid? Schedule a live webinar and Q&A with our helpful admissions team. Ofce of Undergraduate Admissions 320 Student Services Building CHAT WITH A STUDENT Knoxville, TN 37996-0230 Speak with a current Vol and learn more about life as a UT student. 865-974-1111 [email protected] ACADEMIC COLLEGE INFO admissions.utk.edu Tune in to live webinars, pre-recorded sessions, building tours, and academic appointments. UTAdmissions UT_Admissions UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES & MAJORS HERBERT COLLEGE OF Classics* Philosophy of Science & Recreation & Sport Studies AGRICULTURE Classical Archaeology Medicine Sport Management herbert.utk.edu Classical Civilization Physics & Astronomy* Therapeutic Recreation Agricultural Leadership, Greek Academic Special Education Education & Communications Latin Astronomy Interventionist (K–8 & Agricultural Communications College Scholars General 6–12) & Comprehensive Agricultural Education Geology & Environmental Political Science*† (K–12) Special Education Community Engagement & Studies* International Afairs Concentration Leadership Development Environmental Studies Law & Courts Education of the Deaf & Hard Animal Science† Geology Public Administration of Hearing/Elementary Animal Industries Economics (Intercollegiate with Pre-Professional Programs Licensure Bioscience Haslam College of Business)* Pre-Dentistry Education of the Deaf & Hard Pre-Veterinary Medicine English* Pre-Law of Hearing/Middle Licensure (and 3+1 option) Creative Writing Pre-Medicine Education of the Deaf & Hard Biosystems Engineering*† Individualized Program Pre-Pharmacy of Hearing/Secondary Pre-Professional Literature Pre-Veterinary Licensure Construction Science & Rhetoric & Writing Psychology (BA)* Educational Interpreting Agricultural Systems Technical Communication Religious Studies* Education, Health & Human Agricultural Systems Technology Geography* Religion & Nonproft Sciences Exploratory Track Construction Science Climate & Climate Change Leadership TICKLE COLLEGE OF Of-Road Vehicle Technology Geospatial Science & Sociology* ENGINEERING Technology Criminology & Criminal Justice Environmental & Soil Sciences engr.utk.edu Conservation Agriculture & Landscapes & Environment Critical Race & Ethnic Studies Aerospace Engineering*† Environmental Sustainability Space, Society & Culture Environmental Issues Biomedical Engineering*† Environmental Science World Cities & Economics Statistics Chemical Engineering* Soil Science Global Studies Sustainability Biomolecular Engineering Food & Agricultural Business† Global Society & Culture Theatre* Civil Engineering*† Agricultural Production & Global Politics & Economy Acting Computer Engineering* Technology Management History* Design & Technology Computer Science*† Finance & Risk Management Interdisciplinary Programs Arts & Sciences Exploratory Electrical Engineering*† Food Industry Management Africana Studies Track Power & Energy Systems*† Law & Policy Asian Studies Arts & Sciences Exploratory Industrial Engineering*† Food Science† Cinema Studies* Pre-Professional Track Materials Science & Engineering*† Pre-Professional Judaic Studies HASLAM COLLEGE OF Mechanical Engineering*† Pre-Professional (and 3+1 option) Latin American & Caribbean BUSINESS Science Studies (Brazilian Studies, Nuclear Engineering* haslam.utk.edu Radiological Engineering* Forestry General Studies) Forest Resources Management Linguistics Accounting & Information Engineering Exploratory Track Restoration & Conservation Medieval & Renaissance Studies Management COLLEGE OF NURSING Business Analytics & Statistics Science Middle East Studies nursing.utk.edu Women, Gender & Sexuality Economics Urban Forestry Nursing Finance Wildland Recreation Mathematics* Accelerated Track Human Resource Management Natural Resource & Applied Mathematics RN Track Environmental Economics† Math Biology Management Plant Sciences Math Education Marketing SOCIAL WORK Horticulture Science & Theoretical Math Public Administration csw.utk.edu Production Medical Laboratory Science Supply Chain Management Social Work*† Organic Production Modern Foreign Languages & Business Administration Social Work Plant Genetics & Biotechnology Literatures Exploratory Track Social Work (online) French