The orientation of a graduate or professional student is an ongoing process. It is important that all students have access to the information that will help them be a success. These recordings are taken from past orientation sessions and provided here to help you in your ongoing orientation.
Home Sweet Home: A Big Orange Intro
Abby Sherman—Coordinator of Student Services, Graduate School
Courtney Gallagher—Coordinator of First-Year Recruitment, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Have you ever wondered how UT became UT? What’s the deal with Rocky Top? We will cover some of the history of the university and the many traditions that make UT special as well as information about the Knoxville area.
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Student Health Insurance
Jaclyn Slack—Senior Account Manager, Hildreth Agency
This presentation provides an overview of UT student health insurance, including:
- plan details
- eligibility
- enrollment
- the Student Health Center referral requirement
- how to use the coverage
Getting Unstuck: Ombuds Service
Duren Thompson—Educational Program Coordinator, Office of Ombuds Services
What is an ombuds and how can they help empower you to “get unstuck”? Thompson shares how to access the free and confidential services Ombuds provides, their perspectives on conflict as a tool for innovation, and their key approaches to navigating challenging situations.
Title IX: Your Rights and Responsibilities
Laura Bryant—Deputy Title IX Coordinator
This presentation will introduce the Office of Title IX at UT. Participants will learn about the university’s comprehensive commitment to preventing and responding to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. Students will also learn how to access supportive services both on and off campus and how to support university-wide prevention efforts.
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Financial Aid
Tim Woods—Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
If you are a recipient of a fellowship, scholarship, assistantship, student loan (federal or private), or some combination of these kinds of financial aid, this session will offer useful guidance on your financial aid for college. The overview will:
- address deadlines relative to certain types of funding
- communicate limits on total financial aid
- provide examples of expected cost of attendance
- offer helpful reminders on how to navigate this topic
Office of Innovative Technologies
Rose Parker—Assistant Director, Office of Innovative Technologies
Rosie Sasso—Teaching & Learning Technologies Support Manager, Office of Innovative Technologies
Rochelle Butler—Research Consultant, Office of Innovative Technologies
Rachael Stanley—Learning Technology Specialist, Office of Innovative Technologies
Join us to hear about the technology available to graduate students; topics include instructional and classroom technology, research software and consultations, general OIT services (two-factor authentication, labs, software), help, and more.
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Health & Wellness
Jill Zambito—Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health & Wellbeing
This presentation provides an overview of the services and initiatives available to graduate students to support their health and wellness while on the UT campus. The focus is on supporting students’ physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.