As the spring semester approaches, the Graduate School aims to support your transition, or return to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This list is not exhaustive, and students are encouraged to consult their specific programs for additional deadlines and requirements. However, it intends to serve as a helpful starting point for preparing for the semester at UT.
Navigating and Orienting to the Knoxville Campus
- Parking and Transportation: The university offers a range of parking options and transportation services designed to support convenient access and mobility across campus.
- Campus Maps and Wayfinding: UT provides a comprehensive digital campus map that allows users to search for buildings, plan routes, and navigate campus with ease.
- Study and Academic Spaces: Graduate students have access to dedicated study areas, including the Graduate Student Commons located in Hodges Library.
- Dining Amenities: A wide selection of dining locations are available throughout campus to accommodate schedules and preferences.
- Calendar of Events: UT has a comprehensive calendar of events both on campus, and in the local community.
Graduate Student Resources
- Health and Security Services: Numerous university offices and resources are available to provide health and security support.
- Academic Support Services: The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center offers graduate students one-to-one meetings with writing consultants who offer constructive feedback designed to help with writing processes and written work-in-progress.
- Graduate Student Organizations: There are various graduate student organizations to get involved during your time at UT.
- The Graduate School at UT: The Graduate School is committed to supporting students throughout their time at the University of Tennessee. A team of dedicated staff members is available to provide guidance and assistance as needed.
- Vols Online Resources: Vols Online has a list of resources available to foster success for online students.
- International Student Support: The Center for Global Engagement provides required forms, orientation materials, and resources designed to support international students.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Academic Calendar: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville maintains an annual academic calendar outlining campus-wide deadlines, holidays, and key academic dates.
- Graduate School Deadlines: Knowing the deadlines for submitting forms to the graduate school can help to avoid delays in graduation. These deadlines are tracked in the graduate student deadlines page.
Professional Development
- GPSPD: Graduate and Professional Student Professional Development is a cross-campus initiative to empower students, and they provide an in-depth list of professional development opportunities.
Orienting to Knoxville, Tennessee
- Graduate School Recommendations: The Graduate School has identified a selection of popular areas and events within the Knoxville community.
- Visit Knoxville: Visit Knoxville offers comprehensive information on local events, opportunities, news, and community resources throughout the Knoxville area.