UT's primary mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. As the preeminent research-based, land-grant University in the state, UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement attained by the nation's finest public research institutions.
UT's Carnegie Classification is Research University (very high research activity). Most undergraduates are full-time, and admission is selective with a relatively low transfer-in rate. Admission to graduate and professional programs is also competitive. Graduate offerings include master's, doctoral, and professional programs that focus both on research and practice. Nationally ranked programs and our partnerships with Oak Ridge National Laboratory are among UT's unique characteristics.
We seek to establish the University of Tennessee as a top-tier public research university. Inherent in this vision is an acknowledgment that UT is currently a premier institution. Our vision reflects a desire to contribute to the University's legacy and its longstanding tradition of excellence.
Multicultural Student Life, formerly Minority Student Affairs, has been an integral part of the University for over 25 years. Notable personalities in the arts, politics, activism, and sciences have been brought to the campus to enrich the students, staff, and local community through the Office of Multicultural Student Life programs and events. Multicultural Student Life stands as a testament to the University's commitment to diversity and appreciation of differences in its student, faculty, and staff populations.
Multicultural Student Life contributes to an inclusive learning environment by enhancing institutional efforts to retain and graduate students prepared for a diverse global society. We promote students' academic success, equality, and leadership development through programs and services that holistically address cultural, educational, and civic growth. The Office of Multicultural Student Life is a nationally recognized department that innovatively promotes diversity and inclusion to empower all university students to impact societal equality throughout the state of Tennessee and across the world.
UT Service-Learning facilitates service-learning partnerships across a multitude of academic disciplines and community sectors. We do this by supporting faculty in the design of quality, reciprocal service-learning courses that help "move the needle" on issues affecting our local, state, national, and global communities. For example, our renowned Smart Communities Initiative program has engaged service-learning with local government partners across the state, helping to mobilize local and regional partners to address challenges. Whether you are a faculty member, student, or non-profit or public-sector organization, this site includes a wealth of resources for those currently involved in or interested in service-learning.
UT's land grant mission has three goals: educate, discover, and connect. The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach finds practical solutions to complex challenges while building mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships with community partners. Through holistic engagement and demonstrated commitment, UT continues to significantly impact locally and globally, with a particular emphasis on improving the quality of life for Tennesseans.
International Initiatives at the College Social Work strive to increase the student population's diversity, including global recruitment of BSSW, MSSW, Ph.D., and DSW students. Additional efforts include supporting faculty in international projects, creating faculty-led academic experiences, promoting relationships among current and prospective national and international social worker programs to best prepare students for global social work practice.
A quality educational experience is a priority when selecting an American university. We offer multiple resources to assist you in this decision-making process. Whether you are interested in applying as an exchange student or as a degree-seeking student, knowing your options are essential.
The Social Work profession has historically encouraged international relationships and student exchange during the academic experience. To meet the demand of the social work profession, the increased number of immigrants and refugees to the United States, and the global issues, professionals must be aware of disparity and difference in culture but skilled in adapting to and responding to various needs. Study abroad/student exchange is a unique opportunity to challenge students, both academically and interpersonally. The coordination of specific courses and global experiences in a professional degree program allows for the development of specialized skills in assessing needs, implementing strategies, and evaluating efficiency and effectiveness in global initiatives.
Studying abroad will be one of the highlights of your university career. You will have excellent and challenging experiences that will allow you to grow both academically and personally and prepare you to compete in today's globalizing world.
We are delighted that you are interested in studying at the University of Tennessee for a semester or year. Your home institution should send your nomination to the Programs Abroad Office to be considered for placement before applying. You can be proud of your student for enhancing their academic experience through study abroad. Thank you for your support. The University of Tennessee offers a wide variety of programs and resources to support your study abroad, student.
Whether by leading a study abroad program or advising students on how courses will transfer, faculty and advisors serve a vital role in the study abroad process and helping students fulfill this critical part of their UT experience
Founded in 1794, UT is big on tradition, and we are proud of our humble beginnings as the first public University chartered west of the Appalachian Divide. We serve the state by educating its citizens, enhancing its culture, and making a difference in people's lives through research and service. By attracting the best and brightest students and leading faculty, we are on track to join our peers in the nation's Top 25 public research institutions. An aggressive roadmap guides our journey. We are improving undergraduate and graduate education, research, support for faculty and staff, our campus infrastructure, and our resources.
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