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New Student Orientation Information

Dear New Student,

We are excited about your interest in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and look forward to helping you reach your academic goals!

This page is designed to help you transition smoothly to your role as a UT student before you arrive at New Student Orientation. The academic advising and curriculum overview can be overwhelming, but our hope is that you will take time to look through this site and familiarize yourself with the advising and registration process.

Please look through the links to the left, particularly the Advising link and you will find important information. Below you will also find links to information that you will see again at New Student Orientation. Advising at New Student Orientation takes part in two phases: Phase 1 includes the Curriculum Overview and Phase 2, the Registration process. Get excited about New Student Orientation and the beginning of your first semester as a UT student.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Step 1: Undergraduate Catalog

Step 2: 2007-2008 Curriculum Guides

Step 3: Academic Advising at UT

REGISTRATION

Step 1: Sample Freshman Schedules

Step 2: Meet individually with an Academic Advisor

Step 3: Register for classes with Circle Park Online

Step 4: Exit Interview- Meet with your Academic Advisor to verify that you understand why you have registered for each and every course on your schedule.

Step 5: Checkout of Orientation in the University Center. At this time, you will receive an Orientation CD, turn in your meal card and fill out an Orientation survey.

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST BEFORE ORIENTATION

Math Placement Information

Foreign Language Placement Information

Housing

Registrar's Office

Graduate Student Orientation

Important Dates
Summer/ Fall 2008


 

Summer 2008

First day of classes - Second session courses - July 7, 2009

Last Day to Add Classes or Drop without a 'W' - Second session classes - July 9, 2008

Last Day to Drop Classes with a 'W' - Second session classes - July 18, 2008

Last Day to Drop with a 'WP/WF' - Full term classes - July 22, 2008

Last Day to Drop with a 'WP/WF' - Second session classes - July 30, 2008

Total Withdrawal from the University deadline - August 7, 2008

Last Day of Classes - Full term and Second session - August 7, 2008

For a complete list of Summer Registration dates, click HERE

Fall 2008

Priority registration - March 10 - August 12, 2008

Late Registration - August 13 - 29, 2008

Last Day to Add Classes or Drop without a 'W' - Full term classes - August 29, 2008

Last Day to Drop Classes with a 'W' - Full term classes - October 21, 2008

Last Day to Drop with a 'WP/WF' - Full term classes - November 11, 2008

Total Withdrawal from the University deadline - December 2, 2008

Last Day of Classes - December 2, 2008

Exam Period - December 4-11, 2008

Contact CEHHS Advising

332 Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-8194
Fax (865) 974-5781