{"id":114,"date":"2016-07-29T16:57:28","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T16:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hilltopics.utdev1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:17:15","slug":"student-governing-bodies-organizations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/student-governing-bodies-organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Governing Bodies &amp; Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-split has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/20230824_Torchbearer_SB_001_2200x750-1024x349.jpg\" alt=\"Torchbearer\" class=\"wp-image-452 size-full\" style=\"object-position:70% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/20230824_Torchbearer_SB_001_2200x750-1024x349.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/20230824_Torchbearer_SB_001_2200x750-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/20230824_Torchbearer_SB_001_2200x750-768x262.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/20230824_Torchbearer_SB_001_2200x750-1536x524.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/hilltopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/20230824_Torchbearer_SB_001_2200x750-2048x698.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Student Governing Bodies &amp; Organizations<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s Greek-letter organizations, academic support clubs, religious ministries, sport clubs, or student groups focused on community and campus service, there\u2019s something for everyone at UT. More than 550 student organizations are available to students. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VOLink<\/a> for a comprehensive listing and get involved today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Registered student organizations operate independently of the University of Tennessee, with some receiving guidance and support from university departments. The university encourages student organizations to promote civil and social awareness, but it does not endorse their activities or viewpoints. To view a full list of registered organizations, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VOLink<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s Greek-letter organizations, academic support clubs, religious ministries, sport clubs, or student groups focused on community and campus service, there\u2019s something for everyone at UT. 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