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 advise University Exploratory and University Transition majors, and help anyone weighing a major change or declaring a major.
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
PLA Study Sessions
Meet one-on-one or get small-group support for over 180 courses, led by trained peers who have successfully completed the class. Build confidence with course content, exam preparation, time management, and effective study strategies.
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
Academic Success Center Coaching
Drop-in Academic Coaching offers personalized, one-on-one support to strengthen your academic skills and performance. Visit the Academic Success Center Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Tuesdays, 12–5 p.m.).
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.
Vol Study Center
Drop in for study sessions, Supplemental Instruction, study space, and free printing. No appointment needed.
Vols Study 24/7
To ensure that all scholars have support any time of day, Vols Study 24/7 provides you with academic support in over 150 subjects.
Career development drop-ins
Peer Career Advisor drop-in hours
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 coaches hold drop-in hours for questions that need more than a quick review but do not require a full appointment.
Pre-health
- Mondays, 9am to 12pm, Nursing Building 218
- Wednesdays, 1:30pm to 4pm, Student Union 201 or virtual
Pre-law
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3pm, virtual
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, HSS 212
Business
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3pm, Haslam Business Building 274
Nursing
- Mondays, 9am to 12pm, Nursing Building 218
Communications & media
- Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm, virtual
- Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm, Communications 345
Policy & government
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3pm, virtual
Social services
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3pm, virtual
- Tuesdays, 2pm to 5pm, Stokely Management Center 505B
Education
- Tuesdays, 2pm to 5pm, Stokely Management Center 505B
Retail, hospitality, tourism management
- Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm, virtual
Architecture
- Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm, virtual
Agriculture & environmental sciences
- Mondays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Agriculture & Natural Resources 228
- Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm, Student Union 201
Arts & humanities
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, HSS 212
STEM & tech
- Thursdays, 4pm to 5:30pm, Claxton 106
Unsure of major
- Mondays, 8:30am to 10:30am, virtual
- Mondays, 3pm to 4pm, Student Union 201
- Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm, virtual
- Wednesdays, 11am to 12pm, Student Union 201
- Wednesdays, 3pm to 4pm, Student Union 201 or virtual
- Thursdays, 1pm to 3pm, Student Union 201 or virtual
Resume Roadshow Fall 2026 office tour
The Resume Roadshow brings free resume reviews and general career coaching to offices across campus. Drop in at any location on the dates below.
Frieson Black Cultural Center TV Lounge
- Thursday, September 3, 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday, September 17, 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday, October 1, 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday, October 15, 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday, October 29, 2pm to 4pm
- Thursday, November 12, 2pm to 4pm
International House 112
- Monday, September 14, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday, September 28, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday, October 12, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday, October 26, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday, November 9, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday, November 23, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday, December 7, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Academic Resources Building 307
- Thursday, September 10, 10am to 12pm
- Thursday, October 8, 10am to 12pm
- Thursday, November 12, 10am to 12pm
Veterans Success Center
- Thursday, September 17, 10am to 12pm
- Monday, October 12, 10am to 12pm
Resume Drop
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
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.