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Fall 2011 Open House Information

Visit us on campus this fall to learn more about the great opportunities at UT. Our fall program for high school seniors will be held on September 24 and November 12, and registration will begin in August.

Hear about the campus experience from our students, take a tour of campus, visit one of our suite-style residence halls, and get information from academic programs, student support offices, and organizations at our campus fair in the T-RECS building.

Parking will be in the University Center Garage on Philip Fulmer Way, and overflow parking is in Staff Lot 9 across from Neyland Stadium. Parking fees are $10 per vehicle.

Registration for this event is available through your vip.utk.edu account.

From the Knoxville Airport:

• Follow U.S. 129 (Alcoa Highway) north to Knoxville
• Take the Neyland Drive exit
• Turn right onto Neyland Drive (158 North)
• Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
• Drive approximately 1½ miles and turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way
• Continue approximately ½ block — the University Center Parking Garage will be on your right
• If the garage is full, continue on Phillip Fulmer Way to the stop sign, turn right onto Andy Holt Avenue and then turn left into Staff Lot 9, directly across from Neyland Stadium.

From the Atlanta/Chattanooga Area:

• Follow I-75 North/I-40 East to Exit 386B (Alcoa Highway 129)
• Merge onto U.S. 129 (towards the Airport and Smoky Mountains)
• Take the Neyland Drive exit
• Turn right onto Neyland Drive (158 North)
• Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
• Drive approximately 1½ miles and turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way
• Continue approximately ½ block — the University Center Parking Garage will be on your right
• If the garage is full, continue on Phillip Fulmer Way to the stop sign, turn right onto Andy Holt Avenue and then turn left into Staff Lot 9, directly across from Neyland Stadium.

From the Nashville Area:

• Follow I-40 East to Exit 386B (Alcoa Highway 129)
• Merge onto U.S. 129 (towards the Airport and Smoky Mountains)
• Take the Neyland Drive exit
• Turn right onto Neyland Drive (158 North)
• Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
• Drive approximately 1½ miles and turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way
• Continue approximately ½ block — the University Center Parking Garage will be on your right
• If the garage is full, continue on Phillip Fulmer Way to the stop sign, turn right onto Andy Holt Avenue and then turn left into Staff Lot 9, directly across from Neyland Stadium.

From the North Carolina Area:

• Follow I-40 to Exit 386 B (Alcoa Highway 129)
• Merge onto U.S. 129 (towards the Airport and Smoky Mountains)
• Take the Neyland Drive exit
• Turn right onto Neyland Drive (158 north)
• Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
• Drive approximately 1½ miles and turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way
• Continue approximately ½ block — the University Center Parking Garage will be on your right
• If the garage is full, continue on Phillip Fulmer Way to the stop sign, turn right onto Andy Holt Avenue and then turn left into Staff Lot 9, directly across from Neyland Stadium.

From the Lexington/Cincinnati Area:

• Follow I-75 South to I-275 South
• Take I-40 West (left split) heading towards Nashville/Chattanooga
• Follow I-40 to Exit 386 B (Alcoa Highway 129)
• Merge onto U.S. 129 (towards the Airport and Smoky Mountains)
• Take the Neyland Drive exit
• Turn right onto Neyland Drive (158 north)
• Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
• Drive approximately 1½ miles and turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way
• Continue approximately ½ block — the University Center Parking Garage will be on your right
• If the garage is full, continue on Phillip Fulmer Way to the stop sign, turn right onto Andy Holt Avenue and then turn left into Staff Lot 9, directly across from Neyland Stadium.

From the Tri-Cities, TN Area:

• Follow I-81 South to I-40 West
• Follow I-40 to Exit 386 B (Alcoa Highway 129)
• Merge onto U.S. 129 (towards the Airport and Smoky Mountains)
• Take the Neyland Drive exit
• Turn right onto Neyland Drive (158 north)
• Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
• Drive approximately 1½ miles and turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way
• Continue approximately ½ block — the University Center Parking Garage will be on your right
• If the garage is full, continue on Phillip Fulmer Way to the stop sign, turn right onto Andy Holt Avenue and then turn left into Staff Lot 9, directly across from Neyland Stadium.

» Tips for an enjoyable visit:

• Register early — dates fill up quickly. Please bring a copy of your tour confirmation with you to campus.
• Arrive early — be on campus at least 10-15 minutes early to check in for your tour.
• Love your feet — wear comfortable shoes! The tour covers a large part of our campus and we have some low to medium hills.
• Dress wisely — be prepared for inclement weather such as rain and snow in the Spring and Winter, and for very warm weather in the Summer.
• Shield yourself — be sure to bring an umbrella and/or sunglasses!
• Visit an academic college — our Campus Connections program adds an optional academic showcase to your regular campus visit.