» Sophomores » The 2nd-Year Experience
Learning from faculty, classes, and peers are important ingredients for success. Mix them with opportunities outside your course schedule, and you won’t believe how many offices and centers UT has to offer you.
Here are some highlights worth taking advantage of during your sophomore year:
Civic Engagement and Service Learning
Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy
1640 Cumberland Avenue
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The Baker Center offers hands-on civics lessons, courses in civic engagement or courses that have a service learning component, and there are many ways to create your own personalized service learning experience at UT.
Leadership Opportunities
Office of Student Orientation and Leadership Development
315F University Center (3rd floor of the UC)
As a sophomore, this is the perfect year to start finding your voice as a campus leader and beyond. Find more than four major leadership opportunities all in this one office!
UT Honors
Chancellor’s Honors Program
F101 Melrose Hall, 1616 Melrose Avenue [map them]
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There are many paths to an honors education at UT. Choose from Chancellor’s Honors, College Honors, Departmental Honors, and Baker Scholars to realize your full academic potential!
National Scholarships & Fellowships
Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships
F101 Melrose Hall, 1616 Melrose Avenue
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You might have heard of Fulbright or Rhodes Scholars, but did you know that UT has an office dedicated to connecting you with these and other nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships? Your second year in college is a great time to begin connecting your interests with a scholarship, and UT is here to help you in that process.
Campus Programs and Activities
Office of Student Activities
305 University Center (3rd floor of the UC)
Volunteer, join a committee, or be entertained! All year long, you can find student-led events coming out of the Central Program Council, including TeamVOLS and Dance Marathon.
Studying Abroad
Programs Abroad Office, Center of International Education
Section G Melrose Hall, 1620 Melrose Avenue
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Immerse yourself in a new culture and take classes at the same time. Talk to a Programs Abroad advisor and visit their information sessions weekdays at 2pm in the Melrose Hall.
Undergraduate Research Grants
Office of Research
Contact Jane Taylor (865) 974-0437
Did you know that you can get a $2,000-paid summer internship through UT? It’s true, and there are even specific opportunities for undergraduates with Oak Ridge National Laboratories.
GO :: get inVOLved!
The GO :: get inVOLved website is made for you, the student. Take advantage of its resources! On it you'll find information on starting student organizations, how to get involved around campus, planning events, and much much more.