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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions cordially invites you to participate in the UT Sneak Peek 2012 Overnight Visit Program on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, 2012.

The Admissions Office is providing round-trip transportation to and from the Knoxville campus, overnight lodging, and meals while on campus for a select group of qualified minority high school juniors from across the state of Tennessee and the region.

The Sneak Peek 2012 Overnight Visit Program will be an awesome two-day experience that will introduce 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 must have a UT Core GPA of 3.0 or better on their 5 semester transcript to be eligible. Qualified students will be selected based on GPA and date the medical release form was received. 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.

How do I sign up for the 2012 Sneak Peek Overnight Visit Program?

To apply, you must complete these 4 simple steps:

STEP 1: Create your personal VIP (Vol-In-Progress) page at https://vip.utk.edu to join our contact system and begin registration for Sneak Peek 2012.

Note: All further correspondence regarding Sneak Peek will be sent via email, so please make sure your email address is working properly.

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.

Note: If you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader 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: Fax or mail the Permission for Participation/Medical Relase form to the address on the form.

STEP 4: Submit an official high school transcript. We will accept faxed transcripts from your school counselor for the purpose of this trip only.

Memphis and Nashville students:
Charlie Folsom
Memphis Regional Office
800 Madison Avenue, Suite 309
Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-1357 (fax)       

All other students, including Chattanooga and Knoxville:
Eric Stokes
University of Tennessee
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-1182 (fax)     

Additional Information:

As you continue through your college selection process, please remember that college visits are the best way to learn about an institution that is interested in you. You can see if UT will fit your needs, both academically and personally, by visiting us in February. 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 much does the Sneak Peek Program cost?
What is the deadline to register for Sneak Peek ?
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?
How are students selected to attend the 2011 Sneak Peek Overnight Visit Program?
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 for Sneak Peek 2011?

How much does the Sneak Peek 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 Sneak Peek ?
The priority registration deadline for Sneak Peek participants is Friday, February 3, 2012.  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 Avenue, 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
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, Jackson, and Nashville to the Knoxville campus. Two (2) university vans will be sent to transport students from the Chattanooga area. 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 for a student to attend this program, and parking while on campus will be complimentary.

Where do I meet the bus or van?
Memphis
Buses will depart from Memphis on Friday, February 24 from the Super Wal-Mart on highway 64, across from the Wolfchase Galleria Mall at 6:30 am CST. Students will need money for food to and from Knoxville. The bus will stop outside of Nashville for fast food.

Jackson
Buses will depart from Jackson on Friday, February 24 at 7:30 am CST from the Super Wal-Mart which is located at 2196 Emporium drive. Students will need money for food to and from Knoxville. The bus will stop outside of Nashville for fast food.

Nashville
Buses will load in Nashville Friday, February 24 starting at 12:30 pm CST at Providence Shopping Center in Mt. Juliet. Take Exit 226A and turn south on Mt. Juliet Rd., then turn left on Crossing Circle. Take the first left turn by Panera Bread Co. Buses will park in the Kroger parking lot behind the Belk store, near Panera, Wendy's and Olive Garden. The buses will depart soon thereafter for Knoxville.

Chattanooga
Vans will depart from Chattanooga on Friday, February 24 at 2:30 pm 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.

I plan to drive to Knoxville...where do I meet the group? Can you give me directions?
You may check in at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Worlds Fair Park. beginning at 4:30pm EST. Dinner will begin promptly at 5:30pm EST. Please plan to meet us in the hotel lobby between 4:30-5:00pm.  If you plan to arrive after 5pm, then please call Eric Stokes to make alternate arrangements.

Directions to the Holiday Inn Select Downtown  Knoxville
(525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, 865-522-2800)

Traveling I-75 North to I-40 East, take exit 388 toward Downtown (stay in left lane) Henley St.
Continue through tunnel toward downtown on Henley St.
At the first traffic light, turn right, and another quick right into the hotel parking lot.

Note: There is a charge for parking at the hotel and this is not covered by UT.

Traveling I-81 South to I-40 West, take the Downtown/Univ. of TN/James White Parkway exit (389)
Take the Summit Hill Drive exit from James White Parkway
Turn right onto Summit Hill Drive
Continue straight on Summit Hill Drive
After the five traffic light (big intersection), turn left onto Henley Street
At first traffic light, turn right, and another quick right into the hotel parking lot

Note: There is a charge for parking at the hotel and this is not covered by UT.

How are students selected to attend the 2012 Sneak Peek Overnight Visit Program?
Students will be selected based on a holistic review of criteria including potential admission application status, date of registration, and academic profile (3.0 or better UT Core GPA). An email regarding your selection 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.

Where will I stay while I’m in Knoxville?
Students will stay in hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Knoxville. UT staff and student leaders will also stay in the hotel with Sneak Peek 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 bus will need money for 2 fast food stops) and any souvenirs you may purchase while on campus.

Contact us:
Eric Stokes, Knoxville Office, estokes2@utk.edu, (865) 974-1159
Chad Fulton, Knoxville Office, cfulton1@utk.edu (865) 974-6343
Charlie Folsom and Ereka Tamayo, Memphis Office, admit2utk@utk.edu, (901) 448-8289

Schedule of events:
View the full schedule of events for Sneak Peek 2012.

» Need more information?

For more information about programs for prospective students and school counselors, contact the main admission office in Knoxville at admissions@utk.edu.