Wondering 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 and get a glimpse of your life on Rocky Top.
Make the day your own
Everyone’s college search looks a little different, so Big Orange Preview provides a perfect opportunity to explore what matters most to you. Whether you’re excited about a specific major, curious about student life or still figuring out what you want from a college, there’s something for everyone—even parents and families.
During your visit, you can:
- Explore campus with student ambassadors. Walk around Rocky Top, tour residence halls and get a glimpse of what everyday life is like as a Vol.
- Discover your academic options. Meet with UT’s academic colleges and learn more about majors, programs and areas of study that interest you.
- Get answers to your biggest questions. Talk with Undergraduate Admissions, One Stop Student Services and other campus experts about everything from applying to UT to financial aid and paying for college.
- Find your people. Learn about student organizations, activities and ways to get involved on campus. You’ll also have the chance to meet some of the students who help make Rocky Top feel like home.
- Connect with future Vols. Meet other students who are exploring UT and starting their own journey toward becoming Vols.
Wherever you are in your college search, you’re welcome here
You don’t have to know for certain where you’ll attend college before you arrive. Big Orange Preview is designed for students at all stages of the college search.
Maybe you’re just starting to explore your options. Maybe you already have a few colleges at the top of your list, or maybe you’re a transfer student looking for your next chapter. Wherever you are in the process, you’ll find opportunities to ask questions, explore your interests and learn more about life as a Volunteer.
Come ready with your questions, your curiosity and an open mind. You never know what you might discover!
Could Rocky Top be your next home, sweet home?
Big Orange Preview is your chance to go deeper in your college search and experience UT for yourself. Spend the day walking around campus, discovering what interests you, meeting the Volunteer community and imagining what your future could look like as a UT student.
Whether you’re just beginning your college search or have a closet full of checkerboard overalls, Big Orange Preview is the perfect opportunity to see if UT is the place for you.