College of arts and sciences
How to Schedule an Advising Appointment
Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance to allow advisors to prepare for your meeting.
Choose the option that applies to you below.
Prospective Students
Interested in majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences?
Call 865-974-4483 or email [email protected] to request a prospective appointment.
Please note: During peak advising (Oct–Dec and Mar–May), appointments may be scheduled up to two weeks out.
New Students
New students schedule advising through Orientation.
Visit First-Year Experience & Transition to register
- First-Year Students
- Transfer & Adult Students
- International Students
Current Students
Scheduling With Your Assigned Advisor (Vol Success Team)
Schedule through Vol Connect:
- Log into MyUTK
- Select Vol Connect under Academic Resources
- Choose “Schedule Appointments”
- Select “Assigned” and choose your advisor
- Choose topic, date, and modality
- Confirm by clicking “Schedule Appointment”
Important: Your appointment is not confirmed until you click “Schedule Appointment.”
Having trouble? Call 865-974-4483
Scheduling With a Different Office
Follow the same steps as “Scheduling with Your Assigned Advisor” above, but select the “Teams” tab instead of “Assigned” on step 4.
Rescheduling or Canceling
Log in to Vol Connect: View Upcoming Appointments : Select “Reschedule or Cancel.”
Confirm changes before exiting.
Scheduling FAQs
What does “No available time found” mean?
Your advisor may be fully booked for the week. Try selecting the following week. Appointments are scheduled no more than two weeks in advance. If you are experiencing issues, call 865-974-4483.
How do I confirm my appointment?
You will receive an email confirmation. If you do not see one, check your spam folder. If no confirmation email was received, the appointment was not scheduled.
Can I schedule with a faculty mentor in Vol Connect?
Faculty mentor appointments are scheduled directly via email.