UT has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. As Volunteers, our students and alumni continue our tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
We are Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, dedicated to community investment, academic excellence, and groundbreaking research. Our footprint spans the entire state with the Space Institute in Tullahoma and Institute of Agriculture Extension offices in all 95 counties.
| Acronym | UT |
| Motto / Slogan | You will know the truth and the truth shall set you free. |
| Colour | Orange and white |
| Mascot | Smokey XI |
| Founded | 1794 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 8164 |
| Departments | 300 |
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Address | The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 |
We are a diverse community with a shared commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement.
A world enriched by our ideas, improved through our action, and inspired by the Volunteer spirit of service and leadership
UT is a national leader in student success. We’re focused on the holistic well-being of each Volunteer and want every student to thrive here on Rocky Top. Our first-year students are connected to individualized Vol Success Teams—an academic advisor, financial counselor, peer mentor, and academic coach—dedicated to helping them reach their goals.
Research at UT makes lives better in Tennessee and around the world. Our university is classified as an R1 institution and home to six of the world’s top 1 percent of researchers. From developing turfgrass for FIFA World Cup 26 to aiding in Tennessee’s nuclear renaissance, research at UT matters.
Attending an affordable university is important! That’s why UT offers financial aid and scholarships for in-state, out-of-state, transfer, and international students.
UNDERGRADUATE:
Entry requirements vary by program. View program and major- specific requirements Here
Application Checklist
You will need the following items in order to complete your application:
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International Students:
View the requirements on the international applicants program page.
Many programs also require departmental applications and may have additional requirements that are specific to the program. Please contact the department directly for any additional program requirements. For additional information, refer to the Application Procedures and Admission Policies section of the Graduate Catalog.
UNDERGRADUATE:
POSTGRADUATE:
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Phone : 865-974-1111, 865-974-3251
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. UT also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).
John Zomchick most recently served as vice provost for faculty affairs, a position he held for more than five years. He also served as interim provost and senior vice chancellor from August 2016 until April 2018.
Before joining the Office of the Provost’s staff, he served as executive associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences.
A professor of English, Zomchick came to UT in 1985. He is a scholar of eighteenth-century English literature.
The vice chancellor is the chief student advocate for the campus. This role supports the development, assessment, and improvement of campus life and student experiences that meet the university’s mission, priorities, and strategic plan.
As vice chancellor, Cuevas and his leadership team are responsible for student care and support, health and wellness initiatives, and leadership and engagement opportunities. He oversees more than 450 staff members and 4 million square feet of facility space that includes on-campus housing, campus recreation, the Student Health Center, the Frieson Black Cultural Center building, and the Student Union.
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After leaving TV news, she was hired by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) working in media relations, and ultimately launching a larger external affairs team and then transitioning into more operational roles until she joined UT a little over a decade later.
What began in 1794 as a small college has grown into Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university and premier public research institution.