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Academics<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This section provides information pertaining to academic life at UT. It covers issues related to enrollment and withdrawal, attendance, advising, academic policies, preparation, grade appeal, and uTrack. It is not a comprehensive resource but a collection of basic information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For complete information, consult these sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A-Z Index: Academics<\/strong><\/a> – List of links to academic sites on the UT website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catalogs<\/strong><\/a> – The official source for information on academic programs, courses, policies, and procedures. The catalog site defaults to the current undergraduate catalog. Please note that students follow the academic requirements of the catalog year that matches their academic programs but are bound by the policies and procedures in the current catalog.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate School<\/a><\/strong> – Assistance for graduate students who experience difficulties or have concerns related to their programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MyUTK<\/a><\/strong> – <\/span><\/span>Access to personalized resources including your registration, VolCard balance, course schedule, and a summary of announcements targeted to your university status. Also serves as a hub to link to other online university resources such as Canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office of the University Registrar<\/strong><\/a> – Academic information and resources from enrollment through commencement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Stop Express Student Services<\/strong><\/a> – Information on enrollment, academic records, financial aid, and tuition charges and payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Absence Notifications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a student is unable to attend class due to emergency situations\/extenuating circumstances (i.e., medical illness, hospitalization, death\/bereavement, etc.), students should always notify their instructor of an absence in advance or as soon as possible. In extenuating circumstances, an instructor may ask for documentation of an absence. Absence notifications are not an official excuse. They are provided on the student\u2019s behalf to explain the circumstances surrounding an absence and to\u00a0request\u00a0that the instructor work with the student to complete missed coursework when\u00a0appropriate. It is recommended that students work directly with their instructor and campus support staff for the following types of absences:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n