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Advising Services

Advising for Fall 2009

We are currently scheduling appointments for students who are on academic probation and students who wish to be advised for fall 2009.  If you have yet to declare your major or you are exploring possible majors, you can make an appointment with an advisor in our office to discuss your fall 2009 schedule.  Please call our appointment line, 974-4483, or come by the office to schedule an appointment with an advisor. 

If you have declared your major or are in a different college, you must be seen by that major or college to be cleared for fall.  Advisors in this office cannot clear declared majors. 

If you will be attending UT for the first time either this summer or fall, you will need to sign up for an orientation session.  New freshmen or transfer students should call 865-974-2435 or visit the orientation website at http://sold.utk.edu/ for more information.  New students are not advised through individual appointments in this office.  All new students must attend an orientation session for summer and/or fall advising and scheduling.

Ways to Prepare for an Advising Appointment

  1. Understand degree requirements of colleges and majors you are considering
  2. Know the University’s advising policy, and schedule your advising appointment early.
  3. Be prompt for your appointment.
  4. Review the curriculum before your appointment.
  5. Explore University resources.
  6. Be aware of drop/add deadlines and additional University requirements.
  7. Read course descriptions to be aware of any prerequisites and corequisites.
  8. Prepare a list of questions for you and your advisor to discuss.
  9. Know what courses are being offered by reviewing the timetable on Circle Park Online.
  10. Review your DARS report.

Events CalendarAcademic Calendar



  • May 25—Memorial Day, no classes
  • May 27—Mini term end
  • June 1—Full and 1st session courses begin
  • June 3—Last day to add courses, drop without a “W” 1st Session
  • June 9—Last day to add courses, drop without a “W” full session
  • June 19—Last day to drop with a “W”—1st session
  • June 24—Last day to drop with a “WP/WF” 1st session
  • July 2—1st session ends
  • July 3—Independence Day observed, no classes
  • July 6—2nd session begins
  • July 8—Last day to add courses, drop without a “W” 2nd session
  • July 10—Last day to drop with a “W”, full term
  • July 21—last day to drop with “WP/WF” full term
  • July 24—Last day to drop with a “W”, 2nd session
  • July 29—Last day to drop with a “WP/WF”, 2nd session
    August 6—last day of courses, full and second session.  Total withdrawal deadline.