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Official page for the Office of First-Year Experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville 🍊

Orientation • First-Year Seminar • New Vol Experience

Hey New Vols! Have you registered for orientation? Your orientation is a multi-phase experience called the New Vol Exper...
04/13/2026

Hey New Vols! Have you registered for orientation?

Your orientation is a multi-phase experience called the New Vol Experience. There are both virtual AND in-person components. Swipe through to learn more about your New Vol Experience! ➡️

📲 If you have already confirmed your enrollment, check your email for instructions on how to register. For more information, check the link in our bio. Go Vols! 🍊

Don’t worry there is still time to apply for one of the BEST jobs on campus!! 🫡The Peer Mentor Application closes on Wed...
01/28/2026

Don’t worry there is still time to apply for one of the BEST jobs on campus!! 🫡

The Peer Mentor Application closes on Wednesday, February 4 at 11:59 PM! Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Tag a friend you think would make an AMAZING Peer Mentor! 🤩

It’s time!!! The Peer Mentor Application is now open! We know you have been waiting all semester to apply to this leader...
11/19/2025

It’s time!!! The Peer Mentor Application is now open!

We know you have been waiting all semester to apply to this leadership position to mentor new Vols next Fall! Apply at tiny.utk.edu/26PM.

Applications will close February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Get to know our 2026 Peer Mentor Team Leaders! Our team leaders served as Peer Mentors this past Fall and are returning...
11/07/2025

Get to know our 2026 Peer Mentor Team Leaders!

Our team leaders served as Peer Mentors this past Fall and are returning to the 2026 team in an elevated leadership position in the office of First-Year Experience!

Keep a lookout in the upcoming weeks when the 2026 new PM application will go live!

Join us in welcoming our 2026 Orientation Team Leaders!! 🎉Our Team Leaders served as previous Orientation Leaders and ar...
10/01/2025

Join us in welcoming our 2026 Orientation Team Leaders!! 🎉

Our Team Leaders served as previous Orientation Leaders and are returning to the 2026 team to serve in an elevated leadership position in the office of First-Year Experience!

We’re excited to have Jer’Ziah, Shivam, Brooke, and Myles share their experience with the incoming OL team! 🤩

Swipe through to hear our new Team Leaders’ thoughts on why you should apply to be an Orientation Leader!

2026 Orientation Leader applications are OPEN!! 🍊🥳Vols, this is your chance to be part of something BIG!! 🤩Head to the l...
09/22/2025

2026 Orientation Leader applications are OPEN!! 🍊🥳

Vols, this is your chance to be part of something BIG!! 🤩

Head to the link in our bio for the full OL position description and application!!

Applications close October 27th at 11:59 PM!

Interested in one of the BEST jobs on campus?? 🤩Applications for the 2026 Orientation Leader team open September 22, 202...
09/15/2025

Interested in one of the BEST jobs on campus?? 🤩

Applications for the 2026 Orientation Leader team open September 22, 2025!! 🎉 Just ONE WEEK!!!

Want to learn more about the position?? Attend an interest session or head to the link in our bio to fill out the 2026 OL Interest Form!

We KNOW you have what it takes to be a leader on Rocky Top…this is your chance to prove it! 🧡😎

Class of 2029, welcome to Rocky Top! 🧡This is your time! Embrace the Volunteer spirit and have a GREAT First Day of Clas...
08/17/2025

Class of 2029, welcome to Rocky Top! 🧡

This is your time! Embrace the Volunteer spirit and have a GREAT First Day of Class!🍊🎉

New Vol, are y’all ready for Big Orange Welcome?? You can check out some of your required and signature Big Orange Welco...
08/11/2025

New Vol, are y’all ready for Big Orange Welcome??

You can check out some of your required and signature Big Orange Welcome events in your Vol Connect app! 📲

Make sure to also continue checking your UT email for updates regarding your required events this week!

We’re SO excited to have you all join the Volunteer family and can’t WAIT to see everyone around Rocky Top! 🍊🎉

New Vols, you can check out the full Big Orange Welcome schedule on the Vol Connect app!! 📲Make sure to regularly check ...
08/09/2025

New Vols, you can check out the full Big Orange Welcome schedule on the Vol Connect app!! 📲

Make sure to regularly check your UT email for more information on all your required events!

We can’t wait to see you all on campus next week! 🎉

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Perkins Hall, 1506 Middle Drive
Knoxville, TN
37912

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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