
Looking for a college experience that challenges you, connects you, and helps you stand out? Check out our University Honors programs! We offer two unique programs to challenge high-achieving students and give them opportunities to shine: the Chancellor’s Honors Program (CHP) and the Haslam Leadership Scholars (HALS). Chancellor’s Honors Program (CHP) Think small classes, big opportunities. CHP is UT’s largest honors program, designed to…

It’s time—whether you knew you bled orange from the day you were born or just heard about the amazing things happening at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (aka Rocky Top)—our Fall 2026 application is now OPEN! Ready to apply but not sure where to start? We’ve broken down the process below into easy-to-follow steps so…

Updated as of March 4, 2025 There has never been a better time to become a Tennessee Volunteer. More students than ever before have applied to join the Volunteer family and light the way for future Volunteers. Fall 2025 Class As Tennessee’s land-grant and flagship university, UT is committed to serving the state by providing…

On June 25, the UT Board of Trustees approved updated admissions requirements to the in-state guaranteed admission policy that will be applicable to the Fall 2025 first-year class. Tennessee high school residents attending a high school in Tennessee who apply by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s early action deadlines and meet the following criteria will…

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 want to join the Volunteer family and light the way for future Volunteers. Applications Received By UT’s Early Action Deadline (Nov. 1) UT is experiencing record growth…