Tours and Events
Welcome to Rocky Top! The best way to experience campus is to visit in-person. Whether you choose to attend a tour or event, we can’t wait to see you!
Events
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our many events.
Click on the name of an event listed below to view more details and to register.
New Vol Admitted Student Receptions
March and April 2025
We’re coming to your city! Our New Vol Admitted Student Receptions are dedicated to our newest members of the Volunteer family. Connect with other admitted students, current students, and UT alumni; enjoy games, prizes, and food; and be officially welcomed to the Volunteer family.
Big Orange Preview
Saturday, April 26
Join us on Saturday, April 26 for our spring open house and biggest event of the year–Big Orange Preview! Whether you’re a hopeful Vol or a new Vol, Big Orange Preview is the perfect opportunity to find where you belong on Rocky Top. Take campus and housing tours, meet with academic colleges, attend organizational browse sessions, and meet other students like you!
Schedule A Tour
Our UT Ambassadors can’t wait to take you on a guided tour of campus! We offer campus tours for first-year students, transfer students, and groups. All tours will give a great overview of Rocky Top, life as a student, and campus life. Come see what the hype is about and experience Big Orange Country for yourself!
First-Year Tours
Our campus tours begin with a 30-minute admissions information session, followed by our 90-minute walking tour.
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Transfer Tours
We offer campus tours designed with transfer students in mind! Transfer tours begin with a 30-minute transfer information session, followed by our 90-minute walking tour.
Group Tours
We offer guided walking group tours exclusively for school groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Group tour dates fill quickly, with priority given to one date per school in a single semester. Groups may request a student panel, admission information session, and other relevant add-ons.
Academic College Tours and Experiences
Interested in learning more about a specific college or major? Check out our academic college tours and virtual experiences below!
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences
Virtual appointments are available upon request: ehhsappts@utk.edu
College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies
Natalie L. Haslam College of Music
Baker School of Public Policy
Virtual appointments are available upon request. bakerstudents@utk.edu
Campus Visit Parking
Complimentary parking for tours is available in the Vol Hall Garage, located at 1545 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Vol Hall Garage has two entrances, one for the public and visiting guests, and one for enrolled students and staff.
Upon entering the public parking entrance, you will receive a ticket which our office will validate. Park and proceed to the Visitors Center, which is located inside the Student Union at 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Suite 282, Knoxville, TN 37916. Follow the sidewalk signs to the Student Union. When entering the building, proceed upstairs to the Visitors Center. Parking validation will be provided upon arrival at the Visitors Center.
Special Accommodations
We are dedicated to making our campus visit experience accessible to everyone. You will be able to select the needed accommodations on all event registration forms. Please allow two weeks notice for accessibility accommodations such as a wheelchair and three weeks notice for speech accommodations such an ASL or language interpreter. Please note that we may not be able to provide all requested accommodations.
School Excuses
Please request a school excuse for your campus visit upon check-in for your campus or self-guided tour. School excuses are only provided in-person upon check-in on the day of your campus visit.
Visitor Guidelines
We look forward to sharing our home, sweet home with you! We have just a few guidelines you’ll need to follow when visiting our campus.
Before Your Visit
We require all visitors to register for a tour before arriving on campus at one of the tour options listed above. To control the density of our Visitors Center, we are limiting all families to three (3) members: the prospective student plus two (2) guests. We may not be able to accommodate walk-in visitors due to space.
Day of Your Visit
On the day of your scheduled campus tour, please check-in at the Student Union prior to your visit time. Check-in will be inside the Visitors Center (Student Union, Suite 282). Additional information about arriving on campus will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails upon registration.
Questions
If you have any questions about your upcoming visit to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, please contact us at tours@utk.edu or call 865-946-8687.
Visit FAQs
Before You Arrive
Where do I park for tours?
Complimentary parking is available in the Vol Hall Garage, located at 1545 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Vol Hall Garage has two entrances, one for the public and visiting guests, and one for enrolled students and staff.
Upon entering the public parking entrance, you will receive a ticket which our office will validate. Park and proceed to the Visitor’s Center, which is located inside the Student Union at 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Suite 282, Knoxville, TN 37916. Follow the sidewalk signs to the Student Union. When entering the building, proceed upstairs to the Visitors Center. Parking validation will be provided upon arrival at the Visitors Center.Parking will be validated when you check in at the Big Orange tent outside of the Student Union, located at 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Suite 282, Knoxville, TN 37916.
How much walking will I do on the tour?
Campus tours are 90 minutes with an additional 30 minute information session, and you’ll walk throughout the heart of campus. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. If you need special accommodations, please note that on your tour registration.
Can I bring pets on my campus tour?
Although we love furry friends, pets are not allowed on campus tours. Service animals are always welcome.
Can I set up a campus connection to meet with a UT Athletics coach?
Undergraduate Admissions cannot arrange appointments with athletic teams. You will need to visit utsports.com for more information on specific athletic teams. Email athprospect@utk.edu for additional information.
What to Expect on Your Tour
What if I want to bring more than two guests?
We are unable to accommodate more than two guests per registered student at this time. This is to ensure the maximum number of prospective students are able to attend a campus tour. We will not be able to make any exceptions to this policy.
What if the tour I want to join is at capacity?
During busy seasons, our campus tour registrations often fill up quickly. If you’re unable to attend a campus tour due to capacity, our virtual and self-guided tour options are a great alternative to see Rocky Top at your own pace.
Please note that all guests must be pre-registered for a campus tour and we will be unable to accommodate additional guests or walk-in registrations. In the event that you are on campus and our tour capacity has been reached, we are more than happy to provide you with a self-guided tour packet so that you can explore campus at your own pace.
Will we eat in a cafeteria on the tour?
Due to time constraints, we do not stop for food on our general campus tour. However, when you check in for your tour, you will get a visitor’s bag that contains coupons for campus dining. You are welcome to experience Volunteer Dining locations at a discounted rate before or after your tour.
Can family members and guests attend campus tours?
Yes, but with limited availability. Each registered student is limited to bringing four guests. At this time, we are unable to accommodate more than four guests per registered student.
What happens in the case of inclement weather?
Campus tours will take place rain or shine—unless the university is closed for inclement weather. In the event that UT is closed, you will be notified via email. Information will also be available at utk.edu/status.
Waitlist, Modifications and Cancellations
What if the tour I want to join is at capacity?
During busy seasons, our campus tour registrations often fill up quickly. If you’re unable to attend a campus tour due to capacity, our virtual and self-guided tour options are a great alternative to see Rocky Top at your own pace.
Please note that all guests must be pre-registered for a campus tour and we will be unable to accommodate additional guests or walk-in registrations. In the event that you are on campus and our tour capacity has been reached, we are more than happy to provide you with a self-guided tour packet so that you can explore campus at your own pace.
