NEW STUDENT
RESOURCES
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville provides a variety of resources to help graduate students make the most of their Volunteer experience. From community building to health and wellness, UT has something for everyone.
Student Organizations
Association of Chemistry Graduate Students (ACGS) – The ACGS supports chemistry graduate students by working to maintain a positive graduate learning environment and encouraging service and professionalism in all members.
University of Tennessee NOBCChE – The official University of Tennessee, Knoxville student chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.
Graduate Student Senate – The Graduate Student Senate is the official voice of graduate and professional students across a wide range of disciplines at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Multicultural Graduate Student Organization (MGSO) – The Multicultural Graduate Student Organization is a student-run organization that focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the graduate student community at UT.
OUTgrads – OUTgrads is an organization for LGBTQ+ and ally graduate students at the University of Tennessee.
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.
Pride Center – The Pride Center is the LGBTQ+ resource center at UT.
Program for Excellence & Equity in Research (PEER) – PEER provides mentoring resources for incoming Ph.D students.
Office of Multicultural Student Life – Multicultural Student Life creates and welcoming and inclusive campus environment by providing academic support, multicultural education, identity exploration, leadership development, and innovative programming. It is also the home of a number of student organizations.
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 22nd 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