Important update for scheduling appointments!

Hello incoming and returning students! We cannot wait to see you again this Spring 2025 semester and wanted to update you on how to schedule an advising appointment, should you need or want one. We have transitioned to a new scheduling system, Vol Connect, we have attached instructions below for navigating our new system. If you experience any issues, we are more than happy to schedule an appointment for anyone via phone call to our appointment line at 865-974-4483 or via email at asadvising@utk.edu.

Thank you and Go VOLS!

Current Students: Scheduling with a member of your Vol Success Team (Advisor, Coach, etc.)

• Schedule your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how:
  • Log into your MyUTK account.
  • Scroll down to the “Academic Resources” section at the bottom of the page.
  • Click on the “Vol Connect” link.
  • Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
  • Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button.
  • Select the “Assigned” tab.
  • Select your “Advisor.”
  • Select the appropriate topic and subtopic.
  • Select the preferred date, time, and modality.
  • Indicate what you would like to discuss during your appointment in the comment box.
  • To confirm the appointment, click “Schedule ___ Appointment.” Your appointment will NOT be saved until you click this button.
  • Please call 865-974-4483 if you have problems scheduling your appointment online.

Current Students: Scheduling with a person/office outside of your Vol Success Team

• Schedule your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how:
  • Log into your MyUTK account
  • Scroll down to the “Academic Resources” section at the bottom of the page.
  • Click on the “Vol Connect” link.
  • Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
  • Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button.
  • Select the “Teams” tab.
  • Select the team you would like to meet with.
  • Select the appropriate topic and subtopic.
  • Select the preferred date, time, staff member, and modality.
  • Indicate what you would like to discuss during your appointment in the comment box.
  • To confirm the appointment, click “Schedule ___ Appointment.” Your appointment will NOT be saved until you click this button.
  • Please call 865-974-4483 if you have problems scheduling your appointment online.

Current Students: Rescheduling or Cancelling an Appointment

• Reschedule or cancel your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how:
• Log into your MyUTK account.
• Scroll down to the “Academic Resources” section at the bottom of the page.
• Click on the “Vol Connect” link.
• Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
• Below the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button, you will see a list of all Upcoming scheduled appointments.
• Click “Reschedule or Cancel” and choose whether you want to “Reschedule” or “Cancel Appointment.”
  • If rescheduling, select a new date, time, and modality. Click through the subsequent windows to confirm the changes to your appointment.
  • If cancelling, indicate your reason for cancelling in the box provided and click “Cancel Appointment.”
• Ensure that you see the change reflected in your upcoming appointments before exiting Vol Connect.
• Please call 865-974-4483 if you have problems rescheduling or cancelling your appointment online.

Recently Readmitted Students:

• Please schedule an advising appointment via one of these options:
  • Phone call to 865-974-4483
  • Come see us in-person! We’re located in Ayres Hall on the third floor, room 313.
  • Utilize our Form to request an appointment: College of Arts & Sciences Appointment Request Form

If you have any additional questions, you can direct them to your advisor or asadvising@utk.edu, or if you’d prefer to speak with someone over the phone instead, you can call our appointment line at 865-974-4483.