Undergraduate
Admissions Blog
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Read More: Experience Tennessee at Big Orange PreviewWondering what life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is really like? There’s no better way to find out than by experiencing it for yourself at Big Orange Preview! As UT’s biggest open house of the year, Big Orange Preview gives you the chance to explore campus, check out your academic options, meet future Vols…
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Read More: Investing in Tennessee, One County at a Time: The Distinguished Tennessean AwardStudents throughout Tennessee are imagining what their future will be after high school. For 95 students in the Class of 2026, that next chapter will lead to Rocky Top through the Distinguished Tennessean Award. Rooted in the spirit of the Volunteer State, this scholarship honors the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s continued commitment to removing barriers…
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Read More: Your Guide to the 2027-28 FAFSA: What Every Future Vol Needs to Know
Thinking about joining the Volunteer family? Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important step toward understanding how you can pay for college, whether you’re applying to UT or exploring all your options. The 2027–28 FAFSA is now open, and we encourage every future Volunteer, regardless of income, to file. The…
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Read More: Rocky Top Tailgate: See Tennessee Traditions Come to Life
The energy on campus shifts when it’s football season—there’s an infectious buzz that’s hard to ignore, a hype unmatched, and anticipation for kickoff hangs heavy in the air. Join us on September 19 to experience it for yourself at Rocky Top Tailgate! This one-of-a-kind event gives future Volunteers the chance to see the University…
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Read More: UT’s Fall 2027 Application is Open!
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Whether you’ve dreamed of becoming a Vol since day one or you’re just discovering everything that makes the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (aka Rocky Top) so special—our Fall 2027 application is now OPEN! Ready to apply but not sure where to start? We’ve broken down the process below…
Welcome to UT’s Admissions Blog!
Our team of counselors, staff, and current students can’t wait to share all parts of the admissions process, decisions, and life on Rocky Top with future Volunteers. We hope to see you on campus soon!
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