University of Tennessee

A few more reasons to pick UT for study:

• Its Department of Theatre’s Master of Fine Arts program is ranked 8^th among the 25 best drama schools in the world for an acting degree (Hollywood Reporter 2020).
• The aerospace engineering graduate program of Tickle College of Engineering is ranked 28^th among public universities (U.S. News and World Report 2021).
• Its biosystems engineering and soil science graduate program, run by the Herbert College of Agriculture, ranks 22^nd among public institutions and 23^rd in the nation (U.S. News and World Report 2021).
• The UT College of Law’s clinical training program is ranked 8^th among public institutions and 17^th in the nation (U.S. News and World Report 2021).
• The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences graduate program is ranked 47^th among all public institutions (U.S. News and World Report 2021).
• The UT College of Law is ranked 36^th among all public institutions (U.S. News and World Report 2021).
• The computer engineering graduate program offered by the Tickle College of Engineering is ranked 30^th among public universities (U.S. News and World Report 2021).
• UT leads the country in Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research awards (Department of Energy 2020).
• The Haslam College of Business graduate program is ranked 23^rd among public universities (U.S. News and World Report 2021).

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370 undergraduate and 547 graduate programs of study are on offer, across UT’s colleges:

• Herbert College of Agriculture
• Architecture and Design
• Arts and Sciences
• Haslam College of Business
• Communication and Information
• Education, Health, and Human Sciences
• Tickle College of Engineering
• Law
• Nursing
• Social Work
• Veterinary Medicine

UT also offers 300 study abroad programs, wherein students can earn credits toward their degree from Prague, Shanghai, or even Lima. It has partnered with numerous institutions around the globe to provide students a wide variety of international and cultural learning opportunities.

The University of Tennessee’s flagship campus in Knoxville boasts a vigorous research agenda engaging scholars and students with expertise in issues vital to local and global interests.

Being a UT student, a Volunteer, far extends beyond the hours of the class schedule. Community engagement and service learning embodies the true meaning of being a UT Volunteer. UT’s Volunteer Creed, “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others”

Below are just a few of the countless opportunities available to students that can and will enhance their life at UT.

Center for leadership and service

UT’s center for leadership and service offers a variety of engaging programs and service opportunities open to any student who wants to serve the campus and community, and further his or her leadership skills.

Division of student success

This helps students maximize their strengths and understand how their strengths contribute to their academic dreams, career paths, and personal well-being.

Student government association (SGA)

Students can serve the student community by getting involved in the student government.

Student clubs

From academic interests and club sports, to politics, Greek organizations, dance and theatre, the environment, foreign cultures, and everything in between, student organizations are at the heart of UT’s cultural and service movements.

Student activities

Students have the opportunity to work on a university committee that provides program and leadership opportunities to advance student learning.

First year studies 101 peer mentor

This helps new students adjust to the university environment with the help of peer mentors.

More about student life at UT…

The student health center functions as a full-service primary care physician’s office for students, with specialty practices in acute care, women’s health, allergy and immunization, physical therapy, and other areas. In addition to primary care services, the student health center houses the UT pharmacy, where students can fill prescriptions and receive certain immunizations, including the flu vaccine.

It works 24/7 to meet the needs of students. The center teamed up with a regional health service company that provides an after-hours nurse advice line for students to call when the health center is not open.

It has extended its hours to make up for an anticipated increase in demand. There is more staff to accommodate its new contact tracing and campus health surveillance programs.

Dr. Spencer Gregg, director of the student health center:

“I am very proud of the dedication of our staff, who since the return to campus have had to adjust to an incredible number of changes in our usual means of health care delivery. Our staff have been willing to forego on personal and family matters in order to provide the increased access to care that our students need. This is the very meaning of being called to a profession—placing the needs of others first. Our health center staff have willingly answered that call.”

Students can gain an edge by obtaining practical work experience in their field of interest, or participating in a special project related to their major.

Career services maintains an extensive library of internship and employment opportunities, as well as useful workshops and webinars designed to help students explore their academic potential and plan for their future career. 

Student speak

“People underestimate the connections you make in college. I wouldn’t be here in my career at all if it wasn’t for the friends I met in class or the professors I met.”- Andy (young alumnus)