Academics
Study what you love
Whether you know what you want to study or are still considering your options, this is the perfect place to achieve your goals. At UT you’ll find unmatched research opportunities, an abundance of hands-on learning experiences, and a community that emphasizes service and leadership.
Degree-granting academic colleges & schools
Prepare for your future career by studying what you’re passionate about at UT! We offer degree-granting undergraduate and graduate programs from 14 colleges and schools. No matter which program you choose, you’ll find caring faculty dedicated to your academic and professional growth.
- Herbert College of Agriculture
- Architecture and Design
- Arts and Sciences
- Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
- Haslam College of Business
- Communication and Information
- Education, Health, and Human Sciences
- Emerging and Collaborative Studies
- Tickle College of Engineering
- Law
- Natalie L. Haslam College of Music
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Veterinary Medicine
Opportunities you won’t find anywhere else
From conducting research in the Great Smoky Mountains to collaborating with experts at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, undergraduate and graduate students not only gain real-world experience but contribute to groundbreaking work.
90%
of UT graduates are employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation
1,000+
students study abroad every year in over 50 countries
91%
of students continue learning at UT after their first year
Our students are learning by doing and getting hands-on experience… We’ve heard employers say to us, ‘I’d take a UT student over another student knowing the experience they’ve had.’
Angela Wozencroft
Professor of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
Invested in student success
As a Volunteer you might be balancing class, homework, social life, work, and more while you attend UT. We want you to be successful in every area of life, so we’ve created programs and initiatives to help you along the way! Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or online student, our resources were designed with you in mind.
Vol First-Year Experience
Your first year at UT is both exciting and challenging. With numerous programs and activities, we’ll help you start strong! You’ll also be assigned a personalized Vol Success Team—an academic advisor, academic or honors coach, and One Stop counselor—dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Success Academy
Originally designed to maximize the academic experience for Black and Latinx men, this innovative approach to success creates access and engagement opportunities for all first-year students.
Veterans Success Center
This center eases the transition from soldier to student, helps build community, and supports veterans and active duty members of the military as they earn a degree at UT.
If you’re the first in your family to attend college, you can take advantage of mentorship programs, tailored resources, and opportunities for academic, career, social, and cultural engagement.
Explore our campus
Our 920-acre campus is filled with great places to grab coffee, spots to hammock, and spaces to study. When you schedule a tour, you’ll visit landmarks like the Torchbearer statue and see iconic buildings like Ayres Hall and Neyland Stadium. Generations of leaders, professionals, and change-makers call this place home, sweet home. Will you?