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Global Catalyst Program
This program provides funding for faculty-led partnerships with international universities, institutions of higher education, and research institutes.
Learn more about Global Catalyst ProgramVeterinary Summer Experience
High school students work in a local veterinary practice and then spend a week at UT.
Learn more about Veterinary Summer ExperiencePride Center
Providing support, resources, and a community space for LGBTQIA and ally students, faculty, and staff
Learn more about Pride CenterTennessee 4-H Programs
A collection of programs that guide young people in STEM studies, health, mentoring, and leadership
Learn more about Tennessee 4-H ProgramsPre-College Programs in Engineering
Residential programs introducing middle and high school students to engineering
Learn more about Pre-College Programs in EngineeringNational Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
Helping run simulations involving everything from medicine to security
Learn more about National Institute for Mathematical and Biological SynthesisCenter for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Workshops for teachers and librarians and talks by authors
Learn more about Center for Children’s and Young Adult LiteratureStudent Disability Services
Creating equitable access for eligible students and promoting disability-inclusive diversity
Learn more about Student Disability ServicesFrieson Black Cultural Center
A place for all students and the campus community to learn, share ideas, and discuss experiences
Learn more about Frieson Black Cultural CenterVol Vision
Our journey is one with an ambitious goal—to establish UT as a top-tier public research university.
Learn more about Vol VisionAccessibility
Addressing the accessibility of information, instructional materials, and technology
Learn more about AccessibilityTennessee Partnership for Ongoing Parental Support
Helping the children of incarcerated parents and empowering parental support
Learn more about Tennessee Partnership for Ongoing Parental SupportCenter for Career Development
Majors guidance, career counseling, classes, and interest and personality assessments
Learn more about Center for Career DevelopmentCenter for Transportation Research
Research, planning, economic forecasting, and continuing education for agencies, businesses, and industry
Learn more about Center for Transportation ResearchModern Political Archives
Collections from the careers of Tennesseans who served in the US Congress, the federal judiciary, presidential cabinets, or a combination
Learn more about Modern Political ArchivesInternational House
Hosting programs that help students transition to UT and Knoxville
Learn more about International HouseOffice of Undergraduate Research
Supporting the pursuit of career opportunities and scholarly knowledge
Learn more about Office of Undergraduate ResearchOff-Campus Merchant Program
Use your VolCard account at participating off-campus merchants for goods and services.
Learn more about Off-Campus Merchant ProgramPrecious Prints Project
Developed to comfort grieving families who have suffered the loss of their child
Learn more about Precious Prints ProjectCenter for Sport, Peace, and Society
Using sport to change lives, communities, and the world through teaching, research, and service
Learn more about Center for Sport, Peace, and SocietyInstitute for Smart Structures
Combining materials science, engineering, and architecture for problem solving and new applications
Learn more about Institute for Smart StructuresStudent Success Center
Offering tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, and student support programs
Learn more about Student Success CenterTennessee Water Resources Research Center
Improving water quality with projects, outreach, education, training, and community empowerment
Learn more about Tennessee Water Resources Research CenterOne Stop Student Services
Helping students with enrollment, academic records, financial aid, and payments
Learn more about One Stop Student ServicesCivility and Community
One campus. One community. Celebrate the differences.
Learn more about Civility and CommunityEngineers Day
Prospective students compete, watch demos, and meet faculty and engineering majors.
Learn more about Engineers DayThe New V.O.L. Experience
Welcoming our new undergraduate students is a hybrid experience this year, spanning virtual advising, orientation, and Welcome Week.
Learn more about The New V.O.L. ExperienceEnglish Language Institute
Intensive English language study for prospective students, visitors, and professionals
Learn more about English Language InstitutePrograms Abroad
Helping UT students studying abroad and international exchange students studying at UT
Learn more about Programs AbroadExperience Learning
Enhancing the student experience through civic engagement, real-world problem solving, and critical reflection
Learn more about Experience LearningOutdoor Program
Helping students learn new skills and see terrific places in the great outdoors
Learn more about Outdoor ProgramVolCorps Program
Programs include ambassadors, diversity recruitment, and prospective athletes
Learn more about VolCorps ProgramRecSports
Quality programs and facilities for almost any sport or recreational pursuit
Learn more about RecSportsInstitute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing and Innovation
A UT-led effort involving universities, businesses, and labs across 37 states
Learn more about Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing and InnovationVine School Health Center
Helping uninsured Knox County students and those with difficulty accessing health care
Learn more about Vine School Health CenterGraduation
Helping you meet requirements, get diplomas, participate in ceremonies, and more
Learn more about GraduationIgnite
Incoming students learn UT traditions, discover leadership potential, and meet other new students and leaders.
Learn more about IgniteBredesen Center
Research in energy-related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Learn more about Bredesen CenterOffice of Sustainability
Campus wide resource conservation and environmental stewardship
Learn more about Office of SustainabilityEwing Gallery
A permanent collection for scholarly research and enrichment of the university and regional communities
Learn more about Ewing GalleryMcClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Advancing the understanding of natural history and culture through collections, exhibitions, research, and outreach
Learn more about McClung Museum of Natural History and CulturePeace Corps
Volunteer to serve in an overseas community for twenty-seven months
Learn more about Peace CorpsVeteran Student Services
Assisting our active duty service members, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and family members
Learn more about Veteran Student ServicesForensic Anthropology Center
Internationally recognized for research on human decomposition and modern human variation
Learn more about Forensic Anthropology CenterClarence Brown Theatre
This cultural resource for East Tennessee is a resident professional theater for undergraduates and graduate students. It offers discounted tickets for faculty and staff.
Learn more about Clarence Brown TheatreBaker Center
Offering a blend of student and public programs focused on energy, global security, and leadership and governance
Learn more about Baker CenterUniversity Housing
Creating a defining student experience through programs and amenities
Learn more about University HousingChild Care Quality Initiatives
Programs that inform parents and improve the quality of child-care in Tennessee
Learn more about Child Care Quality InitiativesVOLbreaks
Students travel to new areas and collaborate to meet community needs.
Learn more about VOLbreaksEmployee Discounts
There are several statewide discounts offered to UT employees.
Learn more about Employee DiscountsInternational Student and Scholar Services
Students, scholars, and visitors get support at UT and in the US
Learn more about International Student and Scholar ServicesService-Learning
Engaging students in meaningful, relevant service with a community partner
Learn more about Service-LearningBusiness Education for Talented Students (BETS)
For high school students from under-represented and underserved backgrounds
Learn more about Business Education for Talented Students (BETS)UT Habitat for Humanity
Helping Knoxville families have decent, safe, affordable places to live
Learn more about UT Habitat for HumanityCenter for Global Engagement
Supporting global education, research, and engagement
Learn more about Center for Global EngagementOffice of Multicultural Student Life
Supporting academic success, equality, and leadership in a diverse global society
Learn more about Office of Multicultural Student LifeVolsTeach
Preparing STEM majors to transform the lives of Tennessee children
Learn more about VolsTeachJones Center for Leadership and Service
Educate and engage all students to lead and serve the global community
Learn more about Jones Center for Leadership and ServiceDiscounted Sports Tickets
Details on lower-priced UT athletics tickets for employees
Learn more about Discounted Sports TicketsHonors and Scholars Programs
Research and interdisciplinary options for high-achieving students
Learn more about Honors and Scholars Programs