Championing Your Success — In Every Way

At UT, true student success means thriving in and beyond the classroom. From academic advising to wellness, career prep to campus life, we’re here to support you — whether you’re starting college, returning to finish your degree or adding skills to advance your career.

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Advising and Academic Support

Academic advisors and tutoring services across all campuses guide you in course selection, career planning and academic success. Whether you’re tackling challenging courses, learning online or preparing for graduation, UT offers the support to keep you on track.

UT Southern: Set Up for Success

UT Southern nursing students are proving what’s possible, with graduates earning a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN for five straight years through rigorous academics, hands-on experience and dedicated faculty support. 

UT Southern nursing students

Career Readiness

From resume building and internships to networking and job search support, UT campuses are dedicated to helping you prepare for life after graduation.

UT Martin: Learn It. Do It. Build Your Career.

UT Martin construction management student Seth Edwards is putting classroom knowledge to work on a major campus construction project, gaining hands-on experience before he graduates. 

Construction worker Seth Edwards

Student Life and Belonging

Engage with a wide variety of student organizations, clubs and leadership opportunities designed to help you connect with others and build lasting relationships. At UT, you’ll find a community where you can belong, grow and lead.

UT Health Sciences: Find Your Voice. Find Your People.

UT Health Sciences’s student-created podcast helps future physicians connect through honest stories from students who have been in their shoes, building empathy, confidence and community along the way.

The Principles of Clinical Medicine curriculum team

Mental Health and Wellness

Each UT campus provides counseling centers and health services to support students’ well-being.

UTC: Support When You Need It

College can be a lot, but UTC students don’t have to figure it all out alone, with free, confidential counseling, wellness coaching, peer support and help with life’s unexpected challenges.

Jessi Gold

Basic Needs Support

UT is committed to supporting students in need with services like food pantries, emergency financial assistance, transportation support and housing resources. We help ensure that students have the essentials they need to focus on their studies and succeed.

UT Knoxville: Help With the Essentials

UT Knoxville helps students access free food, hygiene products, emergency meals and meal plan assistance so basic needs don’t get in the way of their education. 

Students sitting in one of UTK's dining halls.

Campus Recreation and Fitness

Stay active with gyms, fitness classes and intramural sports across all UT campuses. Whether it’s hitting the gym, exploring the outdoors or joining an intramural league, UT offers numerous ways to support your physical health and wellness.

UTC: Get Outside. Find Your People.

UTC Outdoors makes it easy to get active, try something new and meet people through outdoor trips, gear rentals, climbing, biking and free adventures around Chattanooga.

UTC water gear rentals for outdoor excursions

Prepared for Success

  • 86%
    employed or in graduate school

    The vast majority of UT System graduates secure a job or enroll in graduate school within six months of graduating.

  • 7%
    higher first-year retention

    UT campuses exceed the national average for first-year student retention at four-year public institutions.

  • 6%
    higher graduation rate

    More UT students graduate in four years compared to the national average for four-year public universities.

Support for Adult and Online Learners

UT serves students at every life stage. Whether you’re a working adult, parent, career changer or looking to pursue your degree online, UT offers flexible programs, personalized advising and support services. We’re committed to helping you succeed — on your schedule, in your way.

UT Knoxville: A UT Degree That Fits Your Life

UT Knoxville’s online programs give students the flexibility to earn a high-quality UT degree while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

A mother and daughter in a kitchen.

Seamless Transfer Pathways

Start at a community college, finish with a UT degree. Our transfer agreements and tools help you move forward without losing momentum — or credits.

Tennessee Transfer Pathway

Start at a Tennessee community college, finish with a UT degree — no wasted time, no lost credits. Earn an associate degree and your credits are guaranteed to transfer to a UT campus.

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Reverse Transfer

Reverse transfer lets you apply UT credits toward a degree from your former community college — boosting your credentials and earning power along the way.

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Complete Your College Journey

It’s never too late to start again. Tennessee Reconnect helps adults return to college, gain new skills and finish the degree they started — or start fresh.

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Start Your Journey

Whether you’re a high school student or adult learner, UT offers the programs and resources to help you achieve your goals. Find your best-fit UT campus and explore the support services available to you today.