The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announces the Veteran Impact Program (VIP). A new initiative within the Veterans Success Center, the VIP is a one-semester cohort program for incoming student veterans that will support their transition to UT and maximize their first-year experience on Rocky Top. Veteran Impact will introduce these new Vols to the academic success skills and resources that will enhance their collegiate journey.
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. While programs change with evolving data, participation is open to all scholars.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
- All incoming first-year and transfer student veterans who are admitted to UT are invited to apply to VIP
- Submit program application
- Complete program requirements successfully
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- VIP Orientation – a customized, unique orientation to the Volunteer experience
- Customized individual academic plans to help student scholars achieve their academic dreams
- Strengths-based academic coaching with a veterans academic coach
- Enrollment in Veterans Transition course
- Tailored access to Student Success resources like the Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration and the Vol Study Center (tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, study sessions, learning assistance)
- Engagement with financial wellness and programming to support peer engagement
- Laptop/iPad access
- Complete Veterans Success Center services
- Exclusive access to veterans scholarships
- Financial incentive of $500 at the end of the semester and an additional $500 after completing your first year and only after successfully completing all program requirements
| Complete VIP application | Enroll in Veterans Pre-College Program |
| Attend Veteran Orientation | Attend VIP kickoff event |
| Enroll in Veteran Transition course (one credit hour) | Meet with veteran academic coach twice per semester (first meeting within first six weeks) |
| Attend at least one Supplemental Instruction session during the semester (tutor, Academic Success Center, Writing Center, etc.) | Attend one high-impact veteran event |
| Attend one workshop or coaching meeting with Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration |