Campus Life
Make the most of your years at the University of Tennessee: By Getting inVOLved!
In Your Residence Hall
- Floor Activities
You’ll meet new people and make new friends
You’ll enjoy the feeling of working closely with fellow students towards the achievement of common goals
You’ll develop leadership and interpersonal goals
You can make yourself a more marketable candidate for employment after college; and
YOU’LL HAVE MORE FUN!
Ask your RA about ways you can get inVOLved in planning activities for the residents in your community.
- Residence Hall Associations
- The United Residence Halls Council
The hall association is the student government for your residence hall. These student-run organizations are very active in planning new programs and carrying on the traditions established in the past. Hall association executive officers are elected during the spring semester while floor representatives are selected shortly after opening during the fall semester. At the beginning of each year, residents may join their association for a minimal fee which is used in planning programs throughout the year. Becoming a member gives you access to a variety of special equipment and facilities and allows you to get inVOLved!
The United Residence Halls Council (URHC) is the governmental body
for all residence hall students. URHC represents all residents to
the Department of University Housing and to SGA. Membership in the
URHC is open to all students living in the residence halls at the
University of Tennessee.
This organization serves as both a sponsor of campus events and a
source of funding for events sponsored by the hall associations. Annual
events sponsored by URHC include Welcome Week activities, carpet sales,
loft rentals during opening week and exam care baskets during finals
week. URHC is also involved in various community service based programs
including United Way.
Campus Opportunities
- Student Government Association
- Student Organizations
- Team VOLS
- Greek Life
- Intramurals
- RecSports
Many different sports facilities are available for open use during posted hours. These facilities include gymnasiums, tennis courts, racquetball courts, softball fields, dance/aerobic rooms, basketball courts, weight training facilities and a variety of outdoor playing fields.
The SGA is a recognized organization representing the entire student body in major decision making matters concerning student rights and activities on campus. Students may become involved by submitting applications for student representatives on university-wide committees and/or senate seats on their representative college councils. For further information, contact the SGA office, University Center, 4-2377.
Whether you are interested in service groups, honor societies, academics, professional organizations, politics, religion, international events, sports or other areas of special interest, you may obtain information about who to talk with and how to join one of the over 300 organizations from the Dean of Students Office, 413 Student Services Building, 4-3179.
If you are interested in helping those who are in need or just volunteering some time in the Community, Team VOLS is your connection. To find out more contact them at 350 University Center, 4-8481.
With over 26 fraternities and 17 sororities there may be an opportunity for you to join! For more information on Greek Life at UT, contact the Dean of Students Office, 413 Student Services Building, 4-3179.
There are both individual and team sports to interest you! From flag football, basketball and softball to racquetball and sand volleyball, intramurals has something for you to get inVOLved with. To find out more, contact the RecSports Office, Aquatic Center, 4-2382.
Want More Information?
- Bulletin Boards
- Your RA!
He or she can be a GREAT resource for information about campus events and opportunities.
Watch the bulletin boards on your floor and in your lobby for fliers with information on campus and Knoxville events.