Welcome

The Veterans’ Pre-College Program strives to support our Veterans as they pursue their educational, career, and personal/social goals by developing solid learning skills needed to start and complete their postsecondary education. To accomplish this mission, we, the Veterans’ Pre-College Program staff commit to supporting the goals of The University of Tennessee Veterans’ Pre-College Program; to uphold the policies of The University of Tennessee; to advocate on behalf of the Veterans; and to provide a support network to each Veteran as they prepare to enroll in a postsecondary institution. The decision you make to participate means that you are determined to grow academically. This is a worthy ambition and we stand ready to assist any qualified Veteran who decides to enter the Veterans’ Pre-College Program.

Thank you for visiting the UTK Veterans’ Pre-College Program website. Choosing to participate in the Veterans’ Pre-College Program means embarking on an experience that will help you attain your future educational, career, and personal goals. Our hopes and expectations are high! We hope and expect that your interest in learning will increase the value of education for future success

Free Services

• Career Selection Advising and Assistance
• Target School Selection Advising and Assistance
• Financial Aid Advising and Application Assistance
• Academic Needs Assessment and Program Planning
• Academic Instruction and Tutoring
• College Life Adjustment and Study Skills Workshops
• Referrals to Other Essential Veteran Services
• Community Service and Cultural Enrichment Activities

Contact:

Veteran's Pre-College Upward Bound Program
1914 Andy Holt; 25 HPER Bldg
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-4466
Fax: (865) 974-3961

Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Principle Investigator/Project Director

Email: ewbrewer@utk.edu