University Honors students graduate at much higher rates (around 12-16% points higher). Even compared to UT students with similar high school credentials, a student who participates in Honors is 9% more likely to graduate in 4 years than a student who does not participate in Honors.
University Honors students report going to graduate or professional school after graduation almost twice as often as non-honors students (42% vs 27%). They also go to the top 100 schools at a higher rate (27% vs 11%), including the University of Tennessee and the UT Health Science Center, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Duke, Harvard, Purdue, and others.
In 2022, University Honors graduates reported a mean salary of $60,907.14, while non-honors graduates reported a mean salary of $55,676.37.
Being an honors student is more than earning the honors minor. Honors students are members of a larger community and culture of honors. To enhance the learning experience, we provide additional opportunities to our students.
Specialized honors academic coaching is available to each honors student as part of the Vol Success Team initiative. Honors Vols who participate in honors coaching their first year are 87% more likely to be successful in Honors, so we encourage our scholars to visit their coach early and often! Learn more here.
Students in both University Honors programs receive funding for completing honors requirements. See the Chancellor’s Honors Program and Haslam Leadership Scholars Program pages for details.
We also award approximately $60,000 in student grants to support deep engagement experiences like global study, research, internships, and service/civic learning. Students can apply for grants to support engagement after their first year in Honors. Contact the University Honors staff to learn more.
Priority registration allows students to design an ambitious curriculum that includes the academic minor. Priority registration permits honors students to be among the first to register for classes each term. All honors students must be advised through their college or department and have all holds cleared to enjoy this benefit.
Although the library offers exceptional spaces for students to study, we offer honors students an exclusive study space. The University Honors student lounge is housed in the Howard Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. The lounge provides a convenient place to study, hold meetings, or just hang out between classes.Honors students also have special after-hours access to the building via their VolCard. We also have a designated classroom building on campus — the Cowan Cottage near Strong Hall.
To help our students excel in research and scholarship, honors students enjoy the same privileges at Hodges Library as graduate students: they can borrow books for up to sixteen weeks and reserve a carrel, where research materials and books can be held for an extended period of time.
The University Honors LLC provides a residential atmosphere in which to enjoy dynamic experiences and hands-on activities that will immediately stretch scholars’ thinking through unique academic opportunities. Learn more here.
It is no secret that honors students desire to make an impact and become involved in more than academics. With so many ways to get involved on campus, students must seek outlets to grow as students, a leader, and, ultimately, as individuals. University Honors offers multiple ways to leave your mark on the University of Tennessee honors community and build upon the honors culture. Click here to learn more.
University Honors students graduate at much higher rates (around 12-16% points higher). Even compared to UT students with similar high school credentials, a student who participates in Honors is 9% more likely to graduate in 4 years than a student who does not participate in Honors.
University Honors students report going to graduate or professional school after graduation almost twice as often as non-honors students (42% vs 27%). They also go to the top 100 schools at a higher rate (27% vs 11%), including the University of Tennessee and the UT Health Science Center, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Duke, Harvard, Purdue, and others. 
In 2022, University Honors graduates reported a mean salary of $60,907.14, while non-honors graduates reported a mean salary of $55,676.37.