{"id":2,"date":"2024-03-21T20:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/housing\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:23:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:23:58","slug":"welcome-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Home."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Your residence hall is much more than a bed, a desk, and a roof over your head. This is where you\u2019ll make friends and enjoy their company\u2014but that\u2019s just the beginning!<\/p>\n<p>Your residence hall is a comfortable space where you&#8217;ll enjoy programs and amenities that support your learning and development, connecting you with innovative leadership opportunities and experiences.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortal\/Login?returnUrl=%2FStarRezPortal%2FB1457852%2F1%2F1%2FHome-University_Housing_P%3FUrlToken%3D7F372AD8&amp;isContact=False\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle aligncenter wp-image-63\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/314198_20210106_White_Hall_Lifestyle_002.jpg\" alt=\"A student sits and a desk in a residence hall room smiling.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/314198_20210106_White_Hall_Lifestyle_002.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/314198_20210106_White_Hall_Lifestyle_002-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe University Housing Portal is where you&#8217;ll select your room, connect with a roommate, and manage your housing experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortal\/Login?returnUrl=%2FStarRezPortal%2FB1457852%2F1%2F1%2FHome-University_Housing_P%3FUrlToken%3D7F372AD8&amp;isContact=False\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">University Housing Portal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/move-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle aligncenter wp-image-60 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/431737_20230813_Move_In_056.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling student pushes a cart full of boxes along the sidewalk outside a residence hall during Move-In.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/431737_20230813_Move_In_056.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/431737_20230813_Move_In_056-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nGetting ready for Move-In includes completing your checklist, planning what you bring, and knowing what to expect when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/residents\/move-in\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Move-In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/housing-options\/2025_2026-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle aligncenter wp-image-61\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/67652_FJG-UTK-3032-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of one student decending a staircase while another student walks up.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/67652_FJG-UTK-3032-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/67652_FJG-UTK-3032-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nEach of our residence halls and room types have different features and layouts. Rates vary based on which room you select.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/housing-options\/2026_2027-rates\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/important-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle aligncenter wp-image-178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/377660_20220928_Hodges_View_003.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial landscape view of campus with Pedestrian Walkway at the center and a bright blue sky.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/377660_20220928_Hodges_View_003.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/377660_20220928_Hodges_View_003-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFrom moving into your hall, to making plans for holiday breaks, there are important dates to know when living on campus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/important-dates\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Important Dates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle aligncenter wp-image-899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/IMG_1614.jpg\" alt=\"A housing tour guide is showing a mother, father and their daughter around the dorm rooms on campus\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/IMG_1614.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/IMG_1614-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nYour life as a Tennessee Volunteer starts on campus. We are excited to show you the variety of living options we offer!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/residence-hall-tours\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Residence Hall Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/housing-accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-circle aligncenter wp-image-59 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/338776_20210809_Move_IN_Day_2_2021_007.jpg\" alt=\"Two students in athletic attire converse as they walk along the sidewalk.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/338776_20210809_Move_IN_Day_2_2021_007.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/338776_20210809_Move_IN_Day_2_2021_007-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe&#8217;re committed to ensuring your environment enhances your experience and will work with you to assist with specific needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/housing-accommodations\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Housing Accommodations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/residents\/how-to-submit-a-maintenance-request\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg btn-block\">Request Maintenance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your residence hall is a comfortable space where you&#8217;ll enjoy programs and amenities that support your learning and development, connecting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":859,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"template-wide.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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