Priority 1: Student Development
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How to Book an Appointment with the Student Health Center
The Student Health Center works to meet your health care needs on campus. There are a few ways to book an appointment at the Student Health Center, and we included a how-to guide below to help you set up your first appointment! The center provides non-emergent, outpatient medical care by appointment only for all currently enrolled…
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Caring and Wellness for All Vols
Living a full, balanced life is critical to your success and wellness at UT. Being a healthy Vol means prioritizing your wellness and taking proactive steps to avoid the common cold and flu, eating a balanced diet, being physically active, and getting enough sleep. It also means building a social network, relieving stress, and knowing…
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Get to Know the Student Counseling Center
The Student Counseling Center is the university’s primary facility for mental health services for students. The Student Counseling Center exists to help you and offers short-term individual and group therapies. Staff members provide a variety of short-term services for currently-enrolled students to address problems ranging from mild situational stresses to acute mental health conditions. Good…
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Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Freshman
When you first arrive at UT, there can be a lot of questions and things to figure out, managing your first year may seem a little intimidating! From figuring the quickest route to classes to finding a student organization to join, there are a lot of different decisions to make during your first few weeks.…
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Get to Know the Student Health Center
The Student Health Center (SHC) works to meet the acute healthcare needs of our students and provides high-quality primary healthcare to promote their health and well-being. SHC is located at 1800 Volunteer Boulevard in Knoxville, diagonally across from the “Rock” and is on the first floor. The SHC has appointments available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–4…
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10 Ways to Manage Your End-of-Semester Stress
Well, Vols, it’s that time already; only a few weeks left in the semester and all the projects, papers, exams, and last-minute challenges can create a lot of additional stress. With late-night study sessions, time away from friends and family (or time WITH friends and family), and all the increased pressures that accumulate this time…
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Accessing Student Health
The change in season and new living conditions can bring an increase in the number of individuals getting sick and flu season is right around the corner. The Student Health Center staff wants to share some reminders about scheduling appointments at the center and tips to avoid or treat the flu or flu-like symptoms. Booking…