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Advising Services

We are currently scheduling appointments for students who wish to be advised for fall 2012. If you are still deciding on your major or have not officially declared your major, you will need to meet with your Arts and Sciences advisor to talk about exploring possible majors and scheduling appropriate classes for next fall. Please call 865-974-4483 (the Arts and Sciences Appointment Line) or drop by 313 Ayres Hall to schedule your fall advising appointment!

For declared majors, you must schedule an advising appointment with your appropriate department or college. Your department or college will clear you for spring registration.

Please read the University's advising policy to determine when you must be advised.

New Drop Policy

Students may drop courses until the 10th calendar day from the start of classes with no notation on the academic record for full term courses in fall and spring.

  • From the 11th day until the 84th calendar day, students may drop courses and will receive the notation of W (Withdrawn) for full term courses in fall and spring. Following are additional regulations related to dropping classes after the 10th day:

  • Students are allowed four drops during their academic career (until a bachelor's degree is earned). Note: Students who attended UT prior to Fall Term 2011 will be allowed four additional drops.

  • Students holding a bachelor's degree who return to pursue a second bachelor's degree are allowed four additional drops.

  • Students pursuing more than one major or degree simultaneously are not allowed additional drops beyond the four available drops.

  • Withdrawing from the university (dropping all courses) does not impact a student's four allotted drops. More information on withdrawals is provided in the undergraduate catalog section, Withdrawing from the University.

  • The W grade is not computed in the grade point average.

  • After the 84th day, no drops are permitted.

  • Courses may be dropped on the web (https://myutk.utk.edu/).

Failure to attend a course is not an official withdrawal and will result in the assignment of an F grade.

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



  • January 20 – Last day to add, drop without a "W" or change grading options for full session courses
  • February 17 – Last day to drop with a "W" first session courses
    February 29 – First session courses end
  • March 1 – Second session courses begin
  • March 5 – Last day to add, drop without a "W" second session courses
  • March 19-23 – Spring break!
  • April 3 – Last day to drop with a "W" full term courses
  • April 9 – Last day to drop with a "W" second session courses
  • April 27 – Deadline for total Withdrawal from the University
  • April 27 – Classes end
  • May 1-4 & 7-8 – Final Exams


For new freshmen and transfer students

You must attend a summer orientation session. Please check here to view the summer orientation schedule and to register for a session. Course registration will only occur during your orientation session.