Students who receive a waitlist decision are encouraged to opt-in to join the waitlist for Fall 2024 while also choosing to participate in one of three programs: UT Access Collaborative, Rocky Top Transfer or Verto Vols. We will continue to check in with students on the waitlist to see if they are still interested, or if their plans for Fall 2024 have changed. If capacity becomes available in the Fall 2024 first-year class, students who opt-in to join the waitlist will be notified via email and phone call.
UT Access Collaborative
The UT Access Collaborative program allows students to complete academic coursework for one year at another UT System campus (UT Chattanooga, UT Martin, or UT Southern). Upon meeting the program’s 3.0 GPA and 24 transferable credit hour requirements, UT Access Collaborative students are guaranteed transfer admission at UT Knoxville for Fall 2025. Tennessee residents who participate in UT Access Collaborative and meet transfer admission requirements are also eligible for scholarships under the Tri-Star Scholarship Program.
Learn More About UT Access Collaborative
Rocky Top Transfer Program
The Rocky Top Transfer Program will allow students to complete academic coursework at Pellissippi State Community College for one year either in-person or virtually. Upon meeting the program’s 3.0 GPA and 24 transferable credit hour requirements, Rocky Top Transfer students are guaranteed transfer admission to UT for Fall 2025.
Learn More About Rocky Top Transfer
Verto Vols
The Verto Vols program allows students to earn college credit abroad before starting classes at UT. This experience ensures a seamless transition to a successful start at UT. Students can choose to study abroad for one semester, or for one year. Upon meeting the program’s minimum 3.0 GPA and transferable credit hour requirements (15 credit hours for the semester program, 24 credit hours for the year program), Verto Vols students are guaranteed transfer admission at UT for either Spring 2025 or Fall 2025.
Next Steps
Students invited to join the waitlist should log into their Go Vols Portal and complete the waitlist form to determine the following:
- Opt-in to join the Fall 2024 first-year waitlist
- Opt-out of the Fall 2024 first-year waitlist
- Choose to participate in Rocky Top Transfer, Verto Vols, or UT Access Collaborative
Please complete the form within two weeks of the date on your waitlist letter. After completing the form, students will receive information about next steps via email to confirm their spot in their selected program. Students who are admitted off the waitlist to attend UT in Fall 2024 will be issued a full refund for any deposits made towards the program of their choice.
Waitlist FAQs
Is your waitlist ranked?
No, our waitlist is not ranked.
When will I find out if I have been admitted from the waitlist?
If capacity becomes available, students who opt-in to join the waitlist will be notified via phone and email.
What is the likelihood that I will be admitted from the waitlist?
We expect to admit some students who join our waitlist if capacity becomes available.
Students on the waitlist are encouraged to explore and consider other options, including participating in either UT Access Collaborative, Verto Vols, or Rocky Top Transfer pathway programs, or enrolling at another institution.
Why were so many students placed on the waitlist this year?
We are seeing another record-breaking year for applications—this is the largest and most competitive application pool in our institution’s history. Because we received more applications for admission this year, the competitiveness of our applicant pool has also increased. We will be enrolling a slightly smaller class for Fall 2024.
Can I do anything to strengthen my application to be admitted from the waitlist?
No. Applications for admission have already been reviewed through our thorough holistic review process. This includes any materials deferred decision students submitted by the January 30 deadline.
Will I get any scholarships once I transfer back to UT after participating in one of these programs?
Yes, all in-state students who have successfully met program requirements and transferred to UT through the UT Access Collaborative, Rocky Top Transfer, or Verto Vols pathways and meet required qualifications are eligible for scholarships under the Tri-Star Scholarship Program:
- UT Promise Scholarship
- Tennessee Pledge Scholarship
- Flagship Scholarship
More information about this scholarship program can be found at tiny.utk.edu/tristar.