{"id":1732,"date":"2026-03-10T11:06:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/fye\/?page_id=1732"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:06:27","slug":"orientation-fee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/fye\/orientation-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/orangeDash_small2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-828\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><font color=\"#58595B\">As a new Volunteer, you will take part in the New Vol Experience, a series of virtual and in-person programs designed to guide you through your transition to university life from the moment you become a Vol.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><font color=\"#58595B\">As the only university in the country with a comprehensive six-phase first-year experience model, the $400 orientation fee covers your participation in Vol 101-106.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><font color=\"#58595B\"><strong>Vol 101: Online Introduction to UT: <\/strong>This online orientation program will introduce you to valuable resources and opportunities available to you as a member of the Volunteer family.<\/font><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><font color=\"#58595B\"><strong>Vol 102: New Student Advising: <\/strong>During New Student Advising, you will meet with an advisor from your academic college. 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