If you have received official notification from the Graduate Admissions Office that you have been admitted to the Graduate School, congratulations! Now you should begin to prepare for completing admission requirements and enrolling. The following list will assist you.
- Submit Official Transcripts
- Set Up NetID and Password
- Check for EVEA Requirement
- Confirm Financial Resources
- ITA Testing Program
- Contact Your Department
- Get Oriented
Submit Official Transcripts
When you applied, you were asked to upload copies of your transcripts into the application. Now that you have been admitted, you must submit official transcripts if this is requested in your admission letter. Your official transcript(s) will need to be received before you may enroll for your second term. If you previously attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you will not need to request an official UT transcript. Our office can access your UT transcript.
Set Up NetID and Password
In order to get access to MyUTK and other applications and services at UT, you will need to look up your NetID and set a password. The Office of Information Technology can help you with that online, but if you have any questions, contact the OIT Helpdesk.
Check for EVEA Requirement
If you have the Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act (EVEA) requirement, you will need to submit documentation that proves US Citizenship or lawful presence as required by state law. To find out if you have this requirement, access your MyUTK account with your NetID and password. Check “All Messages” for the EVEA Citizen Verification Required notice. For information on EVEA and how to submit documentation please visit OneStop or contact Tina Wicker in the Office of Graduate Admissions at eveagrad@utk.edu. Required documents may be sent via the UT Vault to eveagrad@utk.edu.
Confirmation of Financial Resources
If you are an international student on a F or J visa, submit financial information to the Center for Global Engagement confirming that you have sufficient funds to cover a full year of expenses at UT.
ITA Testing Program
All prospective teaching assistants and associates whose native language is not English must take and pass the oral proficiency test, OPIc, before assuming teaching responsibilities. This test is scheduled and administered by the ITA Testing Program. The English Placement requirement does not serve as a waiver for the OPIc.
Contact Your Department
Contact your program’s department for details on advising and registration. Your program will also provide program orientation information.
Get Oriented
The Graduate School works with the Graduate Student Senate to develop an orientation for new graduate students, as well as an orientation for new graduate teaching assistants. Check with the Graduate School for dates and times for these orientations. Visit our Graduate Student Life section for information and resources about life as a graduate student at UT.