Admitted Students
Resources for new UT students. Welcome to Rocky Top! Prepare for your transition to UT with resources designed to support admitted students as they get ready for their first year. Explore orientation, first-year programs, and connection opportunities that help you build confidence, get familiar with campus, and start your Vol experience with the tools and support you need to succeed.
From acceptance to your first finals, we’ve got you
From the moment you’re admitted to UT, you’ll find student success support at every step of your transition. Orientation, First-Year Experience programs, advising, academic support, and campus connection opportunities work together to help you get started strong, stay confident, and build momentum in your first year.
Families and supporters are an important part of your journey too. Visit our Friends & Families resources to stay informed and learn how to best support your student’s success at UT.
Your new student support system
New Vol Experience
The New Vol Experience supports all incoming Volunteers through their transition to Rocky Top with tools to accelerate success. It includes six in-person and virtual components for first-year and transfer students that introduce campus resources, academic expectations, and involvement opportunities so you can build confidence, make connections, and begin your UT journey prepared for success.
Vol Success Teams
Your Vol Success Team is a personalized network of support dedicated to helping you navigate college and achieve your academic, career, and personal goals. Made up of professionals such as your academic advisor, coach, and One Stop counselor, and in some cases peer or faculty mentors, your team connects you with guidance, resources, and support throughout your UT journey.
Connect with the First-Year Experience & Transitions team
Have questions before you arrive? The First-Year Experience team can point you to the right next step. Per the locked page decision, this closing band is contact-only, no appointment CTA.
First-Year Experience
New student support and orientation