Next Steps

• Accept your offer in Slate
• Sign and return your offer letter to the Graduate Program Administrative Associate
• International students, please visit the Center for Global Engagement for additional information on visas, pre-travel checklists, and more.
• Review the departmental graduate student handbook linked to the right.
• Be on the lookout for a paperwork packet in July, to be completed prior to orientation.
• Follow UT Chemistry on your preferred social media platforms (links in the footer)
• Connect with the Association of Chemistry Graduate Students

Helpful Links

Additional Student Resources

Student Support Offices/Units

Big Orange Pantry – The Big Orange Pantry provides a variety of non-perishable and fresh foods, hygiene products, and other essential items supporting basic needs.

International House – The International House is proud to welcome all students to engage and grow as global citizens by hosting a variety of culturally immersive programs and events throughout the year.

Program for Excellence & Equity in Research (PEER) – PEER provides mentoring resources for incoming Ph.D students.

Office for Campus Culture and Community – The Division of Student Life has established the Office for Campus Culture and Community to foster a supportive and connected community for all undergraduate and graduate students. This office brings together some initiatives previously led by the Pride Center and Multicultural Student Life under a new and expanded range of services.

Smokey’s Closet – Smokey’s Closet provides free, gently used professional and business casual clothing, shoes, and accessories to all students, faculty, and staff at UT.

UT Free Store – The Free Store is UT’s sustainable thrifting initiative that gives away gently used items through their 22^nd St store and at on-campus pop up events at no cost.

Student Health and Wellness

Student Health Center – On-campus clinics, 24-hour nurse line, emergencies and after-hours care.

Student Counseling Center – The Student Counseling Center is the primary mental health resource for students on the UT Knoxville campus.

Crisis Resources – During regular business hours, contact the Student Counseling Center to ask for a crisis appointment. After hours confidential mental health counselors are also available for emergent support. 865-974-2196

Local and National Crisis & Hotline Resources:
Call, text, or chat 988
Text HOME to 741741
LGBTQ+ Students Hotline: Text START to 678678
Students of Color Hotline: Text STEVE 741741
Sexual Assault Hotline: 865-522-7273