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UT Success Academy enhances the undergraduate experience by creating and supporting access and engagement opportunities for student scholars through an innovative four-year cohort experience focused on empowering each student to discover, connect, and lead through their strengths. All first-year admitted students may participate in the program, which was originally designed to maximize Black and Hispanic men’s transition to college.

UT’s academic-support initiatives champion the success of every scholar, including ones that—based on current data — substantially benefit from personal engagement and community building.

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Who?

All first-year admitted students to the University of Tennessee can apply to UT Success Academy, a program originally designed to maximize incoming Black & Hispanic men’s transition to college.

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Why?

Students participating in UTSA will benefit from customized programming and events including the opportunity to participate in a program abroad experience.

Benefits

How?

The application for the fall 2025 cohort is open! Complete your UT application today, so you can apply to the UT Success Academy and learn your status soon.

How to Apply Admissions


Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or in any way be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity of the University. Participation in the UT Success Academy is open to anybody, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender, if they are capable of participating towards its objectives.

Discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, or genetic information is prohibited. 

Any person having a question regarding laws and regulations, or who feels discriminated against, is encouraged to contact UT’s Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, 2450 E. J. Chapman Dr. Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, (865) 974-0717, or investigations@utk.edu.