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Academics and Student Success

At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, ·É±ð’r±ð committed to more than just your degree — ·É±ð’r±ð dedicated to your success. Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð starting college, advancing your career or expanding your expertise, we provide the support and resources to help you thrive. From academic excellence to personal growth, ·É±ð’r±ð here for you.

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Your Path to a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Degree

We know college decisions come with big questions. At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, ·É±ð’v±ð got answers — and options. Tennessee students may qualify for guaranteed admission and tuition assistance through the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise scholarship.Ìý

So Many Options. One À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ gives you the freedom to dream big and choose your path. Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð into engineering, business, agriculture, the arts or anything in between, ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð’s a place for you. Our wide range of top-quality academic programs means you can shape your education around what excites you — and where you want to go next.

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Standing With You — In Class and in Life

At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, student success isn’t just about grades — it’s about well-being. Every campus offers academic advising, mental health counseling, financial aid support and mentoring, so students can thrive in every aspect of their lives.

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Smart Choice. Bright Future.

  • 7%
    higher first-year retention

    À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ campuses exceed the national average for first-year student retention at four-year institutions.

  • 47%
    graduate debt free

    Almost half of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students graduate with zero debt, thanks to strong financial aid and scholarship support.

  • 454,000+
    alumni worldwide

    Collectively À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumni form a vast professional network across the state, the nation and around the world.

  • 150,000+
    Tennessee 4-H participants

    With the largest 4-H program in the country, Tennessee empowers youth in every county.

Unlocking Your Future

A À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ degree is more than a credential — it’s a launchpad. Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð aiming for a career, planning graduate school or building something of your own, we’ll help you make your mark.

Seamless Transfer Pathways

Start at a community college, finish with a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ degree. Tennessee Transfer Pathways let you carry credits straight to a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ campus. Already transferred? Reverse transfer can help you earn your associate degree retroactively.

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Advance Your Career While You Learn

Work to Learn Tennessee opens new pathways to your future — with flexible, job-embedded college programs that help working adults advance their careers while meeting real workforce needs.

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Education at Every Age

From youth summer camps to workforce certificates, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ offers learning opportunities for every stage of life. No matter your age or goal, ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð’s a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ program designed to help you grow — and we’ll keep lifting you up with new classes and skills as you and your career evolve.

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Supporting Military Students and Veterans

Veterans, active-duty service members, ROTC cadets and others can attend any À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ campus at in-state tuition rates — no matter where they live.Ìý

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From the Classroom to the Real World

Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð a veteran starting college, a student eager to research real issues or a working adult ready for a new path, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ System offers the support, flexibility and experiences to help you succeed.

  • From GI Bill benefits to dedicated mentorship, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Knoxville’s Veterans Success Center helps student veterans like Trevor Vickery and Rusty Dawson transition from military service to academic success — building community, boosting retention and changing lives.

  • At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Southern, students aren’t waiting until grad school to do research that matters. From creek cleanups to conservation studies, they’re tackling local environmental issues — and gaining skills to lead change in Tennessee and beyond.

  • The university years offer exciting opportunities for students to explore new ideas that sometimes lead them down unexpected paths.

  • From legal secretary to vet to entrepreneur, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Martin and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Knoxville’s College of Veterinary Medicine gave Debbie Reynolds the tools to build a career — and a business— that fits her life. Today, she runs her own veterinary practice and holistic pet shop.

Ready to Learn More?

Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð still exploring or already picturing yourself on campus, ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð’s more to discover. Learn what makes each À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ campus unique, explore offerings and support resources and find the path ³Ù³ó²¹³Ù’s right for you.