Big Orange Preview Admitted Students Presentation (Fall 2016)
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Michael Porter, UT Undergraduate Admissions
#BIGORANGEPREVIEW
Welcome to Big Orange Country!22,139 Students
235,000 Alumni
560 Acres
230+ Buildings
9 Colleges
Gotta Know KnoxvilleTennessee’s third
largest city
Urban Wilderness
Vibrant Music and Arts Scene
Acclaimed Festivals
YOU’RE GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Pursue Your Passion170+ Degree Programs
Experience Learning
Undergraduate Research
Honors and Scholars
Student Support Services
“What are you doing this week?”A. Resume, Job Seeking, and Interview Prep on Wednesday
B. Enra: Japanese Dance Troupe on Monday
C. Mossman Lecture Featuring Bill Nye the Science Guy on Thursday
D. Society for Physics Students Pumpkin Drop on Friday
E. All of the Above
Life @ UT400+ Extracurricular Programs
– Community Service– Arts & Culture– Sports & Recreation– Print & Broadcast Media
100+ Large-Scale Events– Concerts– Off-Broadway Performances
Torch NightDeclaring the new class part of the student body and the
passing of the "Torch of Preparation."
Aloha OeSeniors Pass “Torch of Service”
Eat Like a Volunteer 30+ locations
All-You-Care-To-Eat dining
Retail brands like Chick-Fil-A, Raising
Cane’s, Dunkin Donuts
Made-to-order daily specials
NEW! More options off campus
IT ALL STARTS HERE.
Volunteer Scholarships
ACT/SAT
34-36 / 1520–1600
30-33 / 1390–1510
28-29 / 1310–1380
In State
$8,000
$6,000
$3,000
Out of State
$18,000
$15,000
$10,000
3.80 Core Weighted GPA
Competitive Scholarships• Complete and submit admission application by November
1
• Admitted students will receive an e-mail with the link to the scholarship application
• Scholarship application due December 15
Two of Your Best Friends…
• Next Steps
• Scholarship
• Housing Contract
Vol In Progress (V.I.P) Account
• Application Status
• Next Step Information
• Email Inbox
Next Steps
University Housing1. Housing Contract
• Sent 7-10 days after you have been admitted• Sent to your UT Email Account
2. Living Learning Communities• Common coursework• Common purpose
3. Room Selection• May 2017
Roommate Matching is Here!• Browse for & Request Roommates
• Search by interests, major, & more
• Send Messages
• Lifestyle Preferences
• Facebook Mini-Profile
• Twitter & Instagram Integration
New Vols Experience• Registration Opens January 15, 2017!
• Sessions throughout June & July• Academic Advising• Registering for Fall 2017 Classes
Dual Enrollment, AP, IB…• Dual Enrollment
• Send the college transcript once you are completed with the classes
• AP, CLEP, IB, and Cambridge
(865) 946-8687
@UT_Admissions
The University of Tennessee Undergraduate Admissions
Michael Porter,Admissions Counselor