Overnight Visit Program for Tennessee Promise Schools
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions cordially invites you to apply to participate in the UT Overnight Visit Program for Tennessee Promise Schools on Friday and Saturday, September 18 &19, 2009. Admissions is providing round-trip transportation to and from the Knoxville campus, overnight lodging, and meals while on campus for a select group of qualified seniors who attend a TN Promise High School and have applied for admission for fall 2010.
The Overnight Visit Program for Tennessee Promise Schools will be an awesome two-day experience that will acclimate students to the many features UT has to offer in the areas of academics, financial aid, and student life. You will have the opportunity to meet and speak with a variety of UT faculty, staff, and students, participate in student life activities, and take tours of the campus and residence halls.
Note: Participants (TN Promise seniors) will be selected from our pool of applicants based on their core GPA from their 6 semesters' transcript and date of registration. Only TN Promise students who have submitted a Fall 2010 application will be selected. It is the student’s responsibility to submit an official copy of their transcript; however, Admissions staff will attempt to work with guidance counselors to facilitate this process.
More information regarding the TN Promise Scholarship can be found at the Financial Aid website.
How do I apply for the Overnight Visit Program for Tennessee Promise Schools?
To apply for consideration, you must complete these 4 simple steps:
STEP 1: Complete the online form to apply for the 2009 UT Promise Overnight Visit Program.
Note: All further correspondence regarding the 2009 UT Promise Overnight Visit Program will be sent via email (please make sure your email address is working properly). If you do not have an email address, then you will be contacted by telephone.
STEP 2: Print and fill out the Permission for Participation/Medical Release form
. DO NOT forget to sign the form, and have your parent/guardian sign the form. Fax or mail the Permission for Participation/Medical Release form to one of the following addresses:
Memphis & Nashville students:
Charlie Folsom
Memphis Regional Office
800 Madison Ave, Suite 309
Memphis, TN 38163
All other students, including Chattanooga & Knoxville:
Eric Stokes
University of Tennessee
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
Note: If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 installed on your computer, you should be able to complete and save most of the form on your computer before you print it. If you do not have the latest version of Acrobat Reader, you can download a free copy from the Adobe website.
STEP 3: Submit a Fall 2010 application for admission to UT. You may apply online from our website.
If you qualify for free/reduced lunch and you plan to use a fee waiver, then you must print and mail your admission application along with a letter from your guidance counselor stating that you are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Note: Applications submitted electronically will not process with a fee waiver.
STEP 4: Submit an official high school transcript. Transcripts will only be considered official if they are received in a sealed envelope with the school seal on it. We will only accept faxed transcripts if they come directly from the school with the school’s cover letter and school official’s signature.
Additional Information
As you continue through your college selection process, please remember that college visits are the ultimate way of learning about an institution that is interested in you. You can see if UT will fit your needs, both academically and personally by visiting with us in September. We hope you and your friends will take advantage of this opportunity and join us along with other students from across the region by being our honored guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are students selected to attend the Promise Overnight Visit Program?
How much does the Overnight Visit Program cost?
What is the deadline to register for Overnight Visit?
Where do I mail or fax my medical release form and transcript?
How do I get to campus?
Where do I meet the bus or van?
I plan to drive to Knoxville...where do I meet the group? Can you give me directions?
If I am not selected to ride the bus or van, may I drive on my own to campus?
Where will I stay while I'm on campus?
What do I need to bring?
Who are the contacts for this program?
What is the schedule of events?
How are students selected to attend the Promise Overnight Visit Program?
Students will be selected based on a holistic review of criteria including submission of the fall 2010 admission application, date of registration, and academic profile. An email regarding your status will be sent to you once all the information has been processed, so please make sure the email address provided is active and the inbox can receive messages. If you do not have an email address, you will be contacted by telephone.
How much does the Overnight Visit Program cost?
There is no charge for the student to attend this program. Transportation, meals while on campus, and lodging are provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
What is the deadline to register for Overnight Visit?
The priority registration deadline for Overnight Visit participants is Friday, August 21, 2009. We will continue to take reservations after this date until we have reached capacity. Space is limited, so register today!
Where do I mail or fax my medical release form and transcript?
If you are from Memphis, Jackson or Nashville, then you will mail or fax your forms to:
Charlie Folsom, Jr.
University of TN, Memphis Regional Office
800 Madison Ave, Suite 309
Memphis, Tn 38163
Fax: (901) 448-1357
If you are from Chattanooga, Knoxville, or any other area, you will mail or fax your forms to:
Eric Stokes
The University of Tennessee
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
Fax: (865) 974-1182
How do I get to campus?
The Undergraduate Admissions Office will provide two (2) charter buses to bring students from Memphis and Nashville to the Knoxville campus. Two (2) university vans will be sent to transport students from the Chattanooga area, pending sufficient participation. Due to limited space on our vehicles, we will conduct a selection process for students to ride on buses or vans, so make sure your application is complete!
If you do not live in one of the transport areas, then you will need to arrive by car. Students may drive; however, we recommend that a parent/guardian bring you or drop you off. There is NO cost to attend this program, and parking while on campus will be complimentary.
Where do I meet the bus or van?
Memphis
The buses will depart from Memphis on Friday, September 18th from the Super Wal-Mart on highway 64, across from the Wolfchase Galleria Mall at 6:30am CST. Students will need money for food to and from Knoxville. The bus will stop outside of Nashville for fast food.
Nashville
The Buses will load in Nashville Friday, September 18th starting at 12:30pm CST at Opry Mills Mall at entrance #1 (near the Nike Outlet and Gibson’s Showcase) on Briley Pkwy. The buses will depart soon thereafter for Knoxville.
Chattanooga
The van will depart from Chattanooga on Friday, September 18th at 2:30pm EST from Chattanooga State Technical Community College which is located on Amnicola Highway. Plan to meet in the parking lot directly in front of the tennis courts and baseball field to the right of the entrance.
Note: Alternate locations may be arranged pending participants needs.
I plan to drive to Knoxville...where do I meet the group? Can you give me directions?
You may check in at the Hilton beginning at 4:30pm EST. Dinner will begin promptly at 5:30pm EST. Please plan to meet us in the lobby between 4:30-5pm. If you arrive after 5pm, proceed directly to The UT Conference Center, which is across the street from the Hilton, or call Eric Stokes to make alternate arrangements.
Directions to the Hilton Knoxville
(501 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902-2591, 865-523-2300)
Traveling I-75 North to I-40 East East (or I-40 East from all points west of Knoxville),
Take exit 388 toward Downtown (stay in left lane)
Continue through tunnel toward downtown
At second traffic light, turn left onto Church Street
The Hilton Knoxville will be on your left
Traveling I-81 South to I-40 West (or I-40 West from all points east of Knoxville),
Take the Hall of Fame Drive Exit
Turn left onto Hall of Fame Drive
Turn right onto Summit Hill Drive
Continue straight on Summit Hill Drive
After crossing Gay Street, turn left onto Locust Street (by the Fire Station)
Travel three blocks to Church Avenue, and turn left at the traffic light.
The Hilton Knoxville will be on your left
Directions to The UT Conference Center
The UT Conference Center is directly across the street from the Hilton. Driving directions are posted on the UT Outreach Web site.
Where will I stay while I’m on campus?
Students will stay in hotel rooms at the Hilton Hotel Downtown Knoxville. UT staff and student leaders will also stay in the hotel with Overnight Visit students.
Note: Students will only room with other students. UT staff will assign roommates at random.
What do I need to bring?
Each student will need to bring a change of clothes (only one bag please) and personal hygiene products. You will only need money for snacks while traveling (students on the buses will need money for 2 fast food stops), late night cravings, and any souvenirs you may purchase while on campus.
Contact us:
Eric Stokes, Knoxville Office, estokes2@utk.edu, (865) 974-1159
Charlie Folsom and Angela Green, Memphis Office, admit2utk@utk.edu, (901) 448-8289
Gerrin Harrison, Nashville Area Counselor, gharris7@utk.edu (865)974-1621
Schedule of events:
View a tentative schedule of events for 2009 Promise Overnight Visit Program.