Current À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise Students
Whether you’re looking for guidance on program requirements or seeking support services, get all the information you need to make the most of your À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise experience.
Contact Us
For questions about what the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise scholarship entails, how to apply,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýmaintain eligibility, please email utpromise@tennessee.edu.
Student Resources
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise program handbook and student resource guide are currently being revised. Information currently listed may not be accurate.
Maintaining À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise
To maintain eligibility for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise, students must complete the following requirements:
- Be a full-time, continuously enrolled student.
- Maintain the .
- Complete the annually.
- Complete and submit 8 hours of community service every semester prior to each semester.
- Meet with a mentor and report mentor meetings each semester.
Giving Back Through Service
The University of Tennessee has a strong history and culture of serving others. Campus and community engagement refers to meaningful participation in volunteer activities that contribute to the well-being, development, and support of the campus or local community. All À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise students are required to demonstrate campus and community engagement each semester by completing 8 hours of community service. Volunteer work for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise should be non-compensated.
Mentorship and Community Service Deadlines
Fall semester Deadline: To be eligible for the Fall semester, service hours and mentorship meetings must be completed and submitted between Dec. 2 – June 1.
Spring semester Deadline: To be eligible for the Spring semester, service hours and mentorship meetings must be completed and submitted between June 2 – Dec. 1.
No additional service hours are required if you are taking Summer or Winter short-term courses.
Campus Details: Service Tracking, Financial Aid
To help you stay on track with your campus-specific À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise requirements, here you’ll find important details about financial aid, community service obligations, and contact information for your campus representative.
Starting in Fall 2025, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Promise will shift to a campus-based mentorship model. Each campus will take the lead in connecting students with mentors, with continued support from the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ System Office. We’ll share more updates as we approach the 2025–2026 academic year.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Knoxville
Community Service:
Contact: Jones Center for Leadership and Service, leadserve@utk.edu
Financial Aid :
Contact: onestop@utk.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Knoxville student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Chattanooga
Community Service:
Contact: À¶Ý®ÊÓƵC Financial Aid & Scholarships, scholarships@utc.edu
Financial Aid:
Contact: scholarships@utc.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Chattanooga student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Southern
Community Service:
Contact: À¶Ý®ÊÓƵS Financial Aid Office, financialaid@utsouthern.edu
Financial Aid :
Contact: financialaid@utsouthern.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Southern student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Martin
Community Service:
Contact: Kassidy Harris, kharr164@utm.edu
Financial aid:
Contact: financialaid@utm.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Martin student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Health Science Center
Community Service:
Contact: Jess Guthrie, jguthri9@uthsc.edu
Financial Aid:
Contact: fao@uthsc.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Health Science Center student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
