The Volunteer Bridge Program is an invitation-only program designed to support a select group of promising prospective UT students who would benefit from the combined academic support and opportunities of the University of Tennessee and Pellissippi State Community College. Bridge students live in UT campus housing (local students have the option to commute) and take certain courses together as par
t of a living and learning community, providing a seamless transition from freshman year at PSCC to sophomore year at UT. Incoming freshmen who are eligible to participate in this program will receive a personal invitation from the University of Tennessee Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Those choosing to participate can then complete a simple confirmation process through the VIP portal. Bridge students can begin their college experience by taking courses during the second summer session at UT. Following the conclusion of the summer session, Bridge students will then begin their PSCC coursework, enrolling full time at PSCC for fall and spring. Bridge students also have the option of beginning the program in the fall. Students who fulfill all program requirements are guaranteed degree-seeking admission to UT beginning with their sophomore year. Bridge students live together on the UT campus as part of a Living and Learning Community (LLC), unless they are classified as commuter students. They also have a UT student ID and may take advantage of nearly all of the student services and activities available to UT students.
