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Promise Overnight Visit Program

Promise Overnight Visit Program


The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites you to participate in the UT Overnight Visit Program for Tennessee Promise Schools on Friday and Saturday, October 15-16, 2010.

The 2010 UT Promise 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 (TN Promise seniors) will be selected from our pool of applicants based on the core GPA calculated from their 6 semesters transcript and date of registration. Only TN Promise students who have submitted a Fall 2011 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.

For more information regarding the TN Promise Scholarship, please visit 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 2010 UT Promise Overnight Visit Program.

Note: All further correspondence regarding the 2010 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 complete the Permission for Participation/Medical Release formAdobe pdf icon. 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
Fax: (901) 448-1357

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

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 2011 application for admission to UT. You may apply online from our website.

STEP 4: Submit an official high school transcript. Mailed 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 us in October. 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?
Students will be selected based on a holistic review of criteria including submission of the Fall 2011 admission application, date of registration, and academic profile. An email regarding your status will be sent to you after all the information has been processed, so please be sure the email address you provide 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 a student to attend this program. Transportation, meals 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, September 24, 2010. 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 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 or Knoxville, 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. Due to limited space on our vehicles, we will conduct a selection process for students to ride on buses or vans, so be sure your application is complete!

If you live in Knoxville, 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
Buses will depart from Memphis on Friday, October 15, 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
Buses will load in Nashville on Friday, October 15, starting at 12:30pm CST at Hickory Hollow Mall (5252 Hickory Hollow Parkway) at the Sears entrance. The buses will depart soon thereafter for Knoxville.

Chattanooga
University vans will depart from Chattanooga on Friday, October 15th at 2:30pm EST from Chattanooga State Community College 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 Ereka Tamayo, Memphis Office, admit2utk@utk.edu, (901) 448-8289

Schedule of events:
Download our full schedule of events here. Adobe pdf icon

 

» 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.