Student Success
Make an appointment
When you need support, the Division of Student Success is here to help.
Explore the options below to find anytime resources or schedule dedicated time with a coach, advisor, or staff member to get the help you need.
Schedule an appointment
View drop-in hours before you schedule
Academic advising
Meet with the academic advisor assigned to your college to talk through your major, course selection, and degree progress. Advisors are reached directly rather than through Vol Connect.
Academic coaching
Meet with a professional academic coach, in person or on Zoom, for help with study skills, time management, goal setting, and exam preparation. Sessions usually run about 30 minutes.
Academic & Career Exploration appointments
Academic & Career Exploration coaches work with University Exploratory and University Transition students, and with anyone weighing a major change or declaring a major. Schedule through Vol Connect the same way, and choose a Career Coaching exploration topic.
Career coaching
Meet one-on-one with a career coach. Current students schedule through Vol Connect in MyUTK with your NetID. Graduate students and recent alumni contact their career coach directly.
Schedule a career coaching appointment
Research & fellowships
Meet with a research and fellowships coach to develop your ideas and connect with resources for undergraduate research, nationally competitive awards, and fellowships. Scheduled through Vol Connect.
University Honors
Meet with a University Honors representative to talk through the Honors experience, admissions questions, and ways to get involved.
Get help today, no appointment needed
These options are open to all UT students and do not require scheduling. For quick questions, start here.
Academic success drop-ins
Student Success Express
Student Success Express allows students to engage with academic advising, tutoring, career development, One Stop, and other key support services with drop-in extended weekday hours.
Vols Study 24/7 (Academic Success)
To ensure that all scholars have support any time of day, Vols Study 24/7 provides you with academic support in over 150 subjects.
Vol Study Center (Academic Success)
Drop in for study sessions, Supplemental Instruction, study space, and free printing. No appointment needed.
Career development drop-ins
Peer Career Advisor drop-in hours (Career Development)
Peer Career Advisors are trained student staff who can help with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, Handshake, job and internship searching, professional headshots, and more.
- Held in the CCDAE, Student Union 201 (right above Starbucks)
- Monday through Thursday, 10am to 3pm
- Last check-in is 15 minutes before closing
Seasonal notice
Drop-in hours are open only when classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters.
Career Coach drop-in hours (Career Development)
Career coaches hold drop-in hours for questions that need more than a quick review but do not require a full appointment.
Hours will be published soon.
Resume Drop (Career Development)
Email your resume as a PDF or Word document to [email protected] with the subject line Resume Drop. Include your name, major, year, and what you’re using the resume for (job, internship, class assignment, grad school, scholarship). Receive personalized video feedback within 5 business days.
Seasonal notice
Resume Drop is closed for the summer. Submit your resume by April 29 to receive virtual feedback before the end of the semester.
Vol Edge self-paced practice (Career Development)
Vol Edge is self-paced and available whenever you are. Use it to review your resume, practice interview questions, and build career skills before you meet with anyone.
How to schedule in Vol Connect
Most Student Success appointments are booked in Vol Connect, which you reach through MyUTK with your NetID.
Step-by-step instructions
- Log into your MyUTK account.
- Click “Academic Support” at the top, then “Vol Connect” from the dropdown.
- Click “Connect” at the top, then “Schedule Appointments.”
- Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button.
- Select the “Teams” tab, then pick the team that matches what you need. Choose Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration for career coaching and exploration, Academic Success Center for study strategies, or Undergraduate Research and Fellowships for research and fellowships.
- Pick your topic, subtopic, date, time, staff member, and modality. Say what you would like to discuss in the comment box.
- Click “Schedule [Topic] Appointment”. Your appointment is not saved until you click this button.
If you do not have a NetID
Vol Connect requires a current NetID. Recent alumni can call 865-974-5435 to reach a career coach. For anything else, use the Contact page to reach the right department directly.
Not sure what you need?
If you are not sure which department or which kind of appointment fits your question, send us an email and our team will point you to the right person.