{"id":253,"date":"2026-02-09T11:11:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=253"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:11:50","slug":"alcoholedu-sexual-assault-prevention-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/resources\/alcoholedu-sexual-assault-prevention-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol Edu &amp; Sexual Assault Prevention Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left\" style=\"min-height:202px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6180 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Smokey-Gray-Mountains.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 65%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 65%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><h1 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);margin-right:0;margin-left:0\" class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color wp-elements-2669c25cd1f06430b4b85ebffeced485 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-white-color\">Alcohol Edu &amp; Sexual Assault Prevention Courses<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;AlcoholEdu&nbsp;and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates courses are part of UT\u2019s comprehensive approach to health and wellness education and creating a safe campus for students. The program provides students with information to make well-informed decisions and be empowered to prevent substance misuse, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0AlcoholEdu\u00a0and\u00a0Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates\u00a0courses are assigned to all incoming undergraduate first-year and transfer students in\u00a0August and\u00a0December. Students will receive an email in their\u00a0UTK inbox\u00a0with instructions and links to complete both modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All undergraduate first-year and transfer students are required by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to complete both courses<\/strong> <strong>before arriving on campus.<\/strong> The course email includes the deadline&nbsp;and the steps to finish the courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you are a graduate student interested in taking the Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduates course, please contact us at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:saprevention@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>SAPrevention@utk.edu<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/utk-tn.vectorlmsedu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Begin Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Alcohol Edu<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How alcohol can&nbsp;impact&nbsp;the college experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;like to be a non-drinker at college&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expectations for your college experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effects of alcohol on the brain and body&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and state laws and campus policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to recognize and respond to an alcohol or other drug overdose&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates<\/strong> (SAPU)<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize and respond to sexual harassment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to be an active bystander&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distinguish between positive and negative online interactions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and state laws and campus policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting and responding to survivors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><em><strong>What is considered a passing score?<\/strong><\/em><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlcoholEdu&nbsp;and SAPU do not&nbsp;require&nbsp;a passing score, but you must complete all modules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><em><em><strong>How long can I expect the courses to take?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SAPU course and the&nbsp;AlcoholEdu&nbsp;course will each take approximately one hour to complete.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><em><em><em><strong>Do I have to take the course all at one time?<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may take the course&nbsp;in multiple&nbsp;sittings<s>,<\/s>&nbsp;but&nbsp;make sure to click on the \u201cnext\u201d button after completing a section before logging out.&nbsp;If you do not progress to the next section first, you will have to repeat the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing the Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>How do I take the course?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will need Internet access and audio capabilities.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To avoid technical issues, please use any major web browser (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) released within the previous two years.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will access the course by logging into <a href=\"https:\/\/oit.utk.edu\/accounts\/2fa\/\" id=\"https:\/\/oit.utk.edu\/accounts\/2fa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duo&nbsp;(two-factor authentication)<\/a> with your UT NetID&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not use any other identification besides your UT NetID; we use this to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;you as a student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not input your social security number anywhere on the registration page for identification. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>What if I&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;log in?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24-hour online support is provided by Vector Solutions\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.vectortrainingeducation.com\/s\/contactsupport\" id=\"https:\/\/support.vectortrainingeducation.com\/s\/contactsupport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Customer Support<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.vectortrainingeducation.com\/s\/article\/Troubleshooting-Tips\" id=\"https:\/\/support.vectortrainingeducation.com\/s\/article\/Troubleshooting-Tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vector LMS Troubleshooting Tips<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.vectortrainingeducation.com\/s\/article\/How-to-Contact-Support\" id=\"https:\/\/support.vectortrainingeducation.com\/s\/article\/How-to-Contact-Support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vector Support Contact Information<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>What if I am a parent or family member and want to take the course?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re&nbsp;excited to share the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vectorsolutions.com\/industries\/education\/higher-education\/resources-for-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resource website for parents of higher education students<\/a>. The site includes helpful information and resources on critical topics like substance abuse and sexual assault prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>What if&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;already taken these courses at another institution?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not have access to records of completion from institutions outside of UT. Since the course has been customized to include UT-specific policies and resources, all incoming UT students&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;re-take&nbsp;AlcoholEdu&nbsp;and Sexual Assault Prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>What if the Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates course is difficult or triggering?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recognize that the material in the course may be difficult for some individuals as it includes content and examples of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. If you cannot complete this training or need alternative training, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the Center for Health Education &amp; Wellness at <a href=\"mailto:wellness@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wellness@utk.edu<\/a> or call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:18659745725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">865-974-5725<\/a>. We are here to help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>I&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;drink. Do I still need to complete&nbsp;AlcoholEdu?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you do not drink, you may still be&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by alcohol use in the college environment. AlcoholEdu&nbsp;provides personalized paths through the curriculum so that if you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;drink, you will receive support and specific information tailored to your choices. AlcoholEdu&nbsp;will also provide you with&nbsp;important information regarding coping with potential drinking behavior of your peers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Will my course survey answers be private?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All surveys are confidential. UT will only receive information about the student body&nbsp;as a whole to&nbsp;inform future programming and never receive answers from an individual student. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Can I access course material in the future?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course material will remain accessible&nbsp;for&nbsp;you before and after the due date. Once complete, you can return to the course anytime to review the materials shared.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Do I need a textbook or materials for this course?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A textbook and materials are not needed. Everything that you need is provided to you online through the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Will I receive college program credit for taking these courses?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will not receive college program credit for&nbsp;AlcoholEdu&nbsp;or Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>What if I have&nbsp;questions?<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us at the Center for Health Education &amp; Wellness at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wellness@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wellness@utk.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or by calling <a href=\"tel:18659745725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">865-974-5725<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you experience problems, technical support is available 24\/7 and can be accessed from the \u201cHelp\u201d link within the course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;AlcoholEdu&nbsp;and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates courses are part of UT\u2019s comprehensive approach to health and wellness education and creating a safe campus for students. The program provides students with information to make well-informed decisions and be empowered to prevent substance misuse, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence. Requirements The\u00a0AlcoholEdu\u00a0and\u00a0Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates\u00a0courses are assigned [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":34,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"no-title","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-253","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/253\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}