Your first year at UT Knoxville is important. You’re meeting new people, seeing new places, and building new skills. The New Vol Experience supports every incoming Volunteer through that transition to ease your move to Rocky Top and accelerate your success.
The New Vol Experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville consists of six components for all incoming first-year Vols and transfer students, helping them learn about campus resources, academic expectations, and opportunities for involvement so you can build confidence, make connections, and begin their UT journey prepared for success.
What Vol First-Year Experience offers
Vol 101: Online Introduction to UT
Vol 101 is a required online orientation program for all incoming undergraduate students. This program will introduce you and your family to valuable resources and opportunities available to you as a member of the Volunteer family.
Vol 102 is when you’ll meet with an advisor from your academic college. During Vol 102, advisors provide details on college expectations, course selection, the academic catalog, and the course registration process.
Vol 103 is an optional one-day, on-campus experience that gives first-year students and their friends and families the chance to connect with academic and campus life resources, see a residence hall, eat in Rocky Top Dining Hall, and connect with other new Vols.
Vol 104 kicks off the first six weeks of each semester and is offered as a way for you to explore campus, engage in opportunities to drive your academic success, and connect with other Volunteers.
Vol 105 is a one-credit course that focuses on your strengths and well-being while tackling topics such as learning strategies, career competencies, financial literacy, and life at UT.
Vol 106 welcomes you back to campus after your first fall semester. Vol 106 is a re-orientation experience and occurs at the start of the spring semester.
Programs for Families equips family and friends with the information and resources they need to support their student’s transition to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The program is designed to keep families informed, engaged, and prepared to encourage student success throughout the first year at UT.
of new Volunteers said Vol 101 made them feel more comfortable about their decision to come to UT
96%
first-year students said Vol 103 helped them feel like they were part of the UT community
100%
of students feel more prepared to succeed academically after attending Vol 106.
This was an amazing experience to be able to meet new people in the same classes and have a program designed to help me reach my goals. I met so many amazing students and staff who were so helpful and answered all of my questions!
