September 22-26
Join us for Vol Success Week, a week-long series of events for students to engage with academic resources to enhance their success and prepare for mid-terms. This semester’s series will be held from September 22-26!
The week will offer numerous opportunities for students to learn resource awareness, academic resilience, and well-being while participating in signature events.
Attendees are encouraged to use the “Big Orange Welcome” guide within the Vol Connect app to stay up to date on Vol Success Week events.
Be sure to keep checking back as new events are constantly being added!
Pops of Positivity
3 – 4:30 pm
Hodges Library, Ped Walkway
Discovery Day
10 am — 3 pm
Hodges Library
Interested in research? Observe research presentations by undergraduate students and find out how you can get involved with research at UT!
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
12 – 1 pm; 3 – 4 pm
Hodges Library
Learn more about Undergraduate Research & Fellowships, opportunities for research experience, and strategies for contacting faculty research mentors! For those new to research, URFS info sessions are the best way to learn what we have to offer and how to get started in undergraduate research.
Majors Fair
2 – 5 pm
Student Union Ballroom, Room 262
Exploring majors? Come by the Majors Fair to speak one-on-one with representatives of various colleges and majors on campus and explore experiential learning opportunities!
Building Successful Habits Workshop
4 – 5 pm
Ayres Hall, Room 124
Student Success Express
5 – 7 pm
Hodges Library, Ground Floor & Room G020
Meet with a staff member from Student Success outside of normal office hours! Stop by to have an informal discussion about school, academic needs, other support-related topics and/or schedule a follow-up appointment for more specialized support, as needed!
Taco Tuesday & Tie Dye
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Dogwood Hall
*Open to University Honors scholars only.
Employer of the Week
12 – 2 pm
Student Union Plaza Entrance
Bet on Your Success
2 – 4 pm
Whirlwind of Opportunity Statue, Ped Walkway
Learn how to play the college game and not let the college game play you! Try your chances at winning swag bucks to cash out at our three-tier swag table with this casino-themed event!
Student Success Express
5 – 7 pm
Hodges Library, Ground Floor & Room G020
Meet with a staff member from Student Success outside of normal office hours! Stop by to have an informal discussion about school, academic needs, other support-related topics and/or schedule a follow-up appointment for more specialized support, as needed!
Haslam Leadership Scholars Summer Experience Symposium
6 – 8 pm
Student Union, Room 262
Student Success Express
5 – 7 pm
Hodges Library, Ground Floor & Room G020
Meet with a staff member from Student Success outside of normal office hours! Stop by to have an informal discussion about school, academic needs, other support-related topics and/or schedule a follow-up appointment for more specialized support, as needed!
Gilman Scholarship Workshop #3
5:30 – 7 pm
Veterans Success Center (Hodges Library, Room G020)
Calling all Honors scholars! Come grab a donut and meet with your directors of University of Honors!
Building Better Habits Virtual Workshop
6 —7 pm
Zoom (Click here to access)
Do you feel stuck in your routine? Are you looking to create habits that work for you instead of against you? Participants in this workshop will learn strategies to build habits and routines that support your academic and personal growth. Find out more information and the link on the Success Workshop website.
Late Night Breakfast
8 – 9 pm
Hodges Library, 2nd Floor Lobby
Made with love by Vice Provost for Student Success in partnership with UT Libraries! Come by and enjoy some of your favorite breakfast foods at night!
Gilman Scholarship Workshop #3
5:30 – 7 pm
Location TBD
Resources
Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration