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Vol 101: Online Introduction to UT

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Vol 101 is a required online orientation program for all incoming undergraduate students. This program will introduce you and your family to valuable resources and opportunities available to you as a member of the Volunteer family.


About Vol 101

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Program Details

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Vol 101 officially begins your orientation experience. These online modules will become available in early June, and students registered for orientation will immediately receive access. Students registered for orientation will receive an email with details on how to access Vol 101 once the modules have opened.  

Students have until the first day of classes to complete all sections of this interactive introduction.  While we encourage you to complete Vol 101 as soon as possible, the phases of orientation do not necessarily need to be completed in any specific order.  

98%

of students felt more comfortable about their decision to attend UT after completing Vol 101.

99%

of students felt more aware of the services available to them after completing Vol 101.

98 percentage

of students felt better equipped to attend UT after completing Vol 101.

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Learning Outcomes

After completing Vol 101, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of university policies and procedures necessary to navigate the campus community.

  • Identify campus resources available to support your academic success such as tutoring centers and writing labs, as well as student support services such as career centers, student organizations, and other basic needs.

  • Demonstrate increased confidence and enthusiasm about your decision to attend UT and your chosen major.

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Vol 101 FAQs

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Yes! All incoming students (both first-years and transfers) must complete all sections of Vol 101 by the first day of classes. 

All students who have registered for Orientation will receive an email in early June with the link to complete Vol 101! You will log into Vol 101 with your UT NetID and password.  

Failure to complete Vol 101 before the deadline may result in a hold being placed on your account. This hold may prevent you from making changes to your schedule and/or registering for future semesters. 

Nope! You will have the opportunity to save your progress and return to complete remaining sections at another time. 

Please contact First-Year Experience directly at firstyear@utk.edu or 865-974-4546. We will do everything we can to make the necessary accommodations.