UT continues to attract the world’s best undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and provide them with an outstanding educational experience. We demonstrate our commitment to student learning by consistently achieving the highest standards of educational quality, research, and scholarship. We also recruit and retain distinguished faculty, conduct cutting-edge research programs, and provide robust academic programs that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving to develop the next generation of leaders.
UT’s Academic Mission
Under the guidance of the Office of the Provost, the divisions and academic units across campus work together to ensure that every student receives the support needed to learn, persist, and graduate in a timely fashion; that intellectual inquiry, innovation, and global citizenship are integrated into all aspects of the academic journey; and that all students develop as life-long learners with the capacity to effect positive change in the world. Our culture of continuous improvement and commitment to providing students with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields, ensures they are equipped to positively impact the communities we serve and contribute to advancing the frontiers of knowledge.
Academic Excellence at Rocky Top
12
students received Fulbright awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.
90%
of UT graduates are employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
10%
increase in graduate and professional student enrollment since Fall 2022.
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Admissions & Student Services
The Division of Enrollment Management focuses on undergraduate recruitment and admissions, student services, retention, and graduation.
Global Engagement at UT
The Center for Global Engagement works to lead, coordinate, and support the university’s strategies for global education, research, and engagement.
Graduate & Professional Education
The Graduate School works alongside UT’s academic units to ensure a high-quality educational experience for UT’s graduate and professional students.
Institutional Effectiveness
Institutional Effectiveness ensures academic rigor through overseeing the accreditation process and assessment of UT’s academic programs.
Student Success Initiatives
The Division of Student Success at UT works to engage and maximize each scholar’s academic experience by understanding and supporting their unique strengths.
Teaching & Learning Innovation
Quality student learning and experiences begin with exceptional faculty and instructors. TLI provides resources to help faculty strengthen their teaching efforts.
Ignite Your Curiosity
At UT, we believe that a well-rounded, experiential education plays a key role in preparing students for success after graduation. Our colleges, academic departments and other units work together to keep students informed of their options, provide high-quality instruction, and offer a seamless integration of curricular and co-curricular learning.