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Admissions Blog

  • Fall 2023 Appeals

    Fall 2023 Appeals

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville received a high volume of applications every year, and as such, our admissions process is competitive and academically selective. Due to the limited space available on campus, not all applicants will be offered admission. Each applicant is important to us and is reviewed at least twice by the admissions committee using…

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  • Regular Admission Release

    Regular Admission Release

    There has never been a better time to become a Tennessee Volunteer. More students than ever before in our history have applied to join the Volunteer family and light the way for future Volunteers. Applications Received by December 15, 2022 UT is experiencing record growth in undergraduate first-year applications and the most competitive applicant pool…

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  • Fall 2023 Waitlist

    Fall 2023 Waitlist

    Students who receive a waitlist decision are encouraged to opt-in to join the waitlist for Fall 2023 while also choosing to participate in one of two programs: Rocky Top Transfer or Verto Vol. If capacity becomes available in the Fall 2023 first-year class, students who opt-in to join the waitlist will be contacted. Rocky Top Transfer Program The Rocky…

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  • Fall 2023 Status Update Definitions

    Admitted Students who receive an admissions decision of “Admitted” are admitted to the entering class of Fall 2023. Admitted students should confirm enrollment no later than May 1, 2023 in order to reserve their place in the incoming class and complete next steps, like registering for New Vol Orientation and UT’s on-campus housing contract. Waitlisted Students who receive a…

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  • Early Action Release

    Early Action Release

    There has never been a better time to become a Tennessee Volunteer. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a university on the rise and more students than ever have applied to join the Volunteer family and light the way for future Volunteers. Applications Received by November 1 UT is experiencing record growth in undergraduate first-year…

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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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