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Campus Life

You have a place here

Volunteers come from all over the globe, which makes it easy for you to find people who understand your passions and dreams. Here at UT, you’ll make discoveries about yourself and the world and have the support to chase your ambitions. This place will quickly become home, sweet home.

Students hang out in vertically stacked hammocks in the middle of campus

Student life at UT

Clubs and organizations

Make connections and find your people at UT! We have over 450 clubs and organizations—that’s more than 450 opportunities to get immersed in a community and dig deeper into your interests.

Among these organizations are 47 Greek life chapters, where over a quarter of undergraduate students are involved.

the rugby team celebrates after a win at the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference
Brightly colored Thai dancers perform during the International Festival

Arts and culture

You won’t have to look too far to find experiences that will make your time at UT exciting! Right here on campus you can attend the theatre, explore a museum, or stroll through an art gallery.

UT’s Multicultural Student Life hosts special events throughout the year—like the annual Stomp Fest—that help foster community on campus.

Athletics and campus events

Game day is a tradition we hold dear on Rocky Top. There’s nothing like breaking out your orange gear and feeling the electricity in the air as you meet up with friends to cheer on the Vols!

But the fun doesn’t stop with sporting events. Throughout the year, the Center for Student Engagement hosts hundreds of events for your entertainment.

The Volunteer and Smokey stand on the wall at Neyland Stadium during a packed checkers game
Students walk through a lush campus in early spring wearing bright orange shirts

University of Tennessee orange background.
Student paddles in a canoe with a camper at Camp Koinonia

The Volunteer experience

The Volunteers—it’s not just our nickname, it’s our way of life. Vols are leaders, change-makers, and innovators. We work to make the communities around us better through giving of our time, talent, and skills.

While at UT, you’ll be equipped with the tools you need to carry the Volunteer spirit into your career and life after graduation. Through programs like Ignite 865, VOLbreaks, and the Volunteer Impact Academy, you’ll learn the true meaning behind lighting the way for others.

Experience campus

Outside the classroom there are so many places to enjoy spending down time. Grab a coffee at Stokely Café, hang out in a hammock in Circle Park, or study at the Humanities Amphitheatre!

Life on campus

Residence halls

Be prepared to make lifelong memories when you move to UT!

Curious to know what our residence halls look like? We have virtual and on-campus tours!

Dining

There are over 30 locations on campus where students can find snacks, meals, and drinks—not to mention the food trucks that stop by campus!

Big Orange Pantry, an on-campus food pantry, also serves our community.

Campus safety

We’re committed to keeping UT a safe campus for everyone.

Between the LiveSafe app and UT alerts, students are always in the know and can access resources quickly.

Wellness

Your health and wellness matter to you, and they’re important to us, too! At UT, you’ll find several ways to be active and invest in your physical and mental health.

RecSports, the Student Health Center, and the Student Counseling Center are just a few of the places you can invest in your wellness!

Students gather to color the water of the fountain orange—a longtime game day tradition

There’s so much work being done on campus to make sure that every single person matters and belongs here… You’re going to meet people here that are going to make this the experience of a lifetime.

Evan Mays (’23)
Social Work
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Our city

Students often call Knoxville the perfect place. Whether you’re into the downtown scene or outdoor adventures, Knoxville has something for you.