UT Application Process

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…

You did it! After the applications, the essays, the waiting, and refreshing your Go Vols Portal more times than you’d probably like to admit — you opened your decision and saw the words you’d been hoping for: “You’re a Volunteer!”  Confirming your enrollment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, isn’t just checking a box—it’s choosing your future! It’s choosing the energy of Neyland Stadium on a crisp fall Saturday. It’s choosing late-night study sessions at Hodges Library that turn into…

Students who receive a waitlist decision are encouraged to opt-in to join the waitlist for Fall 2026. They can also choose to participate in one of three program options: UT Access Collaborative, Rocky Top Transfer or Verto Vols. We will continue checking in with students on the waitlist to see if they are still interested in UT, or if their plans for Fall 2026 have changed. If capacity becomes available in…

It’s never been a better time to be a Tennessee Volunteer! The Fall 2026 class will join a community ready to engage in learning, growth, and meaningful, life changing experiences. Our approach to admissions is focused on delivering an unparalleled Volunteer experience for all Vols and creating pathways that give students a clear road to Rocky Top based…