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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is ready to be your home sweet home!

Student Life

UT offers unrivaled opportunities to get involved, make new friends, grow as a leader, and gain the critical experience to succeed beyond graduation.

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Campus Life on Rocky Top

Rocky Top may be home sweet home to nearly 40,000 students, but from the moment you arrive on campus, you have the opportunity to create your own unique, unparalleled experience. Find your new favorite place to hang your hammock, have study sessions with friends, and cheer alongside your fellow Vols at sporting events. However you choose to experience campus, Student Life is here to help you make these next few years some of the best.

We provide opportunities for students to learn, lead, and serve.

Leadership & Engagement

Leadership is infused into every facet of the Volunteer experience. It is a key component to the university’s mission and vision and is incorporated in academic programs through experiential learning opportunities. From serving in leadership roles in student organizations to serving in the community, every Volunteer can actively participate in campus life.

Get Involved on Campus

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Health & Wellness

Promoting a healthy campus is a key way that Student Life supports all students. Informed by the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, Student Life creates opportunities for students to learn about healthy habits, reduce stress, increase their social connections, and seek treatment for both physical and mental health concerns in order to be a healthy Vol.

Support Your Health & Wellness

Student Support

Volunteers thrive because of the personalized support provided to students. When a student isn’t feeling their best or experiences a difficult circumstance, departments in the Division of Student Life bolster holistic student support to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed. No matter what a student might be facing academically, personally, or professionally, support and resources are available.

Learn More about Student Support