The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
We are the Tennessee Volunteers.
We light the way for others.
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Create
Your Own Path
Study what you love while working alongside expert faculty in a supportive atmosphere emphasizing hands-on research and service–learning.
Living and learning at UT is an experience like no other. Hear from our students how community, faculty, and the Volunteer spirit make all the difference.
find out why students are glad they chose UT
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This is
Rocky Top
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Home Sweet Home
The moment you set foot on Rocky Top, you’ll find a campus filled with energy, tradition, and a whole lot of orange.
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Serving Others
Volunteers give back by working together and lighting the way for others.
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Living Here
14 residence halls, 16 living and learning communities, and 40+ eateries.
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Getting involved
400+ student organizations will help you build connections.
Beyond Campus
Knoxville is a friendly city with plenty to do—it’s close to rivers, outdoor adventure, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Come See Us!
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Become a part of the Volunteer family with a global network of 260,000+ alumni ready to make connections and open doors for students and new graduates.
Invest in
Your Future
Guided by our mission of making sure education is within reach, we are committed to investing in your future too.
93%
of 2023 first-year students received financial aid and scholarships from federal, UT, and private sources
$86M+
in aid offered to undergrad students in 2022
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Dreams + Opportunity = Success
KoJak Wells, the first in his family to graduate from college, went from the stock room to a Fortune 500 company.
Become a Volunteer
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