We hope you are as excited as we are for move-in! It’s an exciting time and it will be here before we know it. To ensure you are prepared for move-in, read and complete all the items below. We can’t wait to welcome you to your new home!
Select Your Move-in Appointment
After you have selected your room, please select a move-in appointment.
Visit the Move-in and Room Options tab within your application and select your preferred time and date or click on the Fall 2025 Move-in Appointment tab in the University Housing Portal.
All move-ins are by appointment, and your appointment is specific to your selected residence hall. If you change residence halls, please change your move-in appointment too.
Each student needs their own move-in appointment. If your roommate selected a room for both of you, please visit the University Housing Portal to select a Move-in Appointment for yourself.
Your Move-in Appointment is the time that we expect you to arrive at your residence hall and allow time for you to unload and park your car. Once your vehicle has been relocated out of the loading zone, your family and friends can stay as long as they want to help you get settled into your new room.
Submit Your Immunization Information
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and/or the State of Tennessee mandates new students meet and submit proof of certain immunization requirements. Requirements include the MMR vaccine, varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, and tuberculosis screening. Students living on campus are also required to submit Meningitis ACWY immunization forms.
If you are living on campus, you will not be permitted to move in until these requirements have been met.
You can access immunization instructions and forms at tiny.utk.edu/immunization.
Students can submit their immunization records or the immunization exemption form online using the Student Health patient portal.
Emails will be sent to your UT email letting you know your progress on fulfilling these requirements.
Questions? Contact the Student Health Center at immunizations@utk.edu or call 865-974-3135.
Upload Your VolCard Photo and Activate Your VolCard
Before arriving on Rocky Top, you’ll need to download your VolCard, your university ID, onto your mobile device. This is a two-step process, not completing both steps will slow down your check-in process.
- Upload a personal picture to your WebCard Center. Log-in using your NetID and password. Photo uploads can take up to 24 hours to be approved. You’ll receive a confirmation email from the VolCard Office to your UT email account.
- Once your photo has been approved, download your VolCard to your mobile device.
Visit volcard.utk.edu for step-by-step instructions. You must activate your VolCard before you arrive at your hall to move in.
Plan for Transportation and Parking
Learn more about campus transportation options and student parking permits by review the Parking and Transportation information page. The university offers complimentary transportation around campus via the “T” transit system. All students are able to ride the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses for free. Just show your UT ID as you board.
If you plan to bring a vehicle, be sure you have the right parking permit! You may purchase your Non-Commuter (N) Parking Permit for residence halls online. You will need to have a room assignment in order to be eligible for a N parking permit.
Confirm Your Meal Plan
First-year students have the option to select from two meal plans with the same cost. Visit dining.utk.edu to be sure you have the meal plan that works best for your schedule this fall.
Pay Your Bill at One Stop
Avoid the last-minute rush and make a payment on your account balance before move-in!