COllege of Arts and Sciences
Student Experience
Being a UT student can extend far beyond the hours of your class schedule. Below are just a few of the countless opportunities available to students that can and will enhance your experience at UT, both locally and globally.
The CAS Advantage
Find Your Path
Students benefit from environments that encourage them to ask big questions, connect ideas across fields, and engage in creative and critical exploration.
The flexibility in course offerings, program pathways, and the ability to explore different interests are essential experiences for students who want to stay curious and adapt their learning to their goals.
The Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary Advantage
Interdisciplinary education opens doors to innovative learning and career opportunities. By blending knowledge across fields of study, students gain a unique edge—developing both depth in specialized areas and breadth across disciplines, often referred to as “T-shaped learning.”
An Education
As Distinctive as You Are
Every student’s educational journey should reflect their unique goals and aspirations. Our college offers transformative opportunities like Honors pathways, dual-degree programs that allow students to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree simultaneously, and even personalized curriculums tailored to students’ individual interests.
innovative courses to
Ignite Your Curiosity
Our college offers a range of innovative courses that challenge students to view the world through new lenses. Whether through cultural and technological immersion or blending perspectives across fields, our course offerings empower students to think critically, connect ideas, and discover passions they never knew they had.
Looking for a program that aligns with your goals?
The College of Arts and Sciences offers students the broadest range of academic programs and opportunities for research and creative activities at the University of Tennessee, powered by faculty expertise across every discipline.
Hands-On Learning for
A Career-Ready Future
Experiential learning and the real-world application of knowledge are crucial for student development.
Hands-on opportunities—including internships, service learning, and study abroad programs—allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom.
Study Abroad
Study abroad through the UT College of Arts and Sciences provides deep, interdisciplinary experiences.
Internships and Fieldwork
The College of Arts and Sciences prepares students to graduate career-ready, with hands-on experiences through internships, field work, and undergraduate research.
Conferences and Presentations
With coursework, campus-wide competitions, and travel to conferences, students in UT’s College of Arts and Sciences develop the poise and professional networks that successfully launch careers.
Facilities
Whether engaging in groundbreaking research, honing artistic talents, or finding community, facilities in the College of Arts and Sciences provide students with the space to build confidence and a sense of belonging.
I feel like I have a home here on campus. It is inspiring to see students and faculty activated in the pursuit of learning.”
Bella Thomas-Wilson
Class of ‘26
Benefit From
A Supportive Community
The College of Arts and Sciences is where the Volunteer spirit was born and lives large. True to our roots, we pride ourselves on providing advice and resources throughout a student’s academic journey, not just at the beginning.
From faculty mentors dedicated to helping turn fuzzy goals into a real roadmap to peer support networks always available to lend a hand, students never have to navigate their educational paths alone, as community is at the center of everything we do.
Student-Faculty Collaboration Refreshes McClung Exhibit
Anthropology student and professor collaborate to update long-standing McClung exhibit on human origins.
College Inspires Students on Their Odysseys
Through the lens of one short story, an English professor encourages new UT students to take initiative in mapping their journeys.
Centers Build Writing, Math, and Chemistry Confidence
Support from the College of Arts and Sciences helps students strengthen foundations, solve problems, and hone critical thinking.
“I’ve been given a lot of opportunity to reflect lately, and I can honestly say that my experience at UT has been transformative for my mind and spirit. This university challenged me, supported me, and gave me opportunities that have shaped who I am today. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it.”
Tori McCall
Class of ‘26
Empowering Students through
Awards, Grants, and Scholarships
Awards, grants, and scholarships provide transformative opportunities that elevate the student experience. These resources reflect our commitment to building upon a supportive community where students can thrive academically and personally.
Enriching campus life through
Clubs and Organizations
Join a vibrant community where fellowship, friendship, and fun thrive. Our clubs and organizations provide students with countless opportunities to collaborate on engaging projects that not only enrich campus life but also connect classroom insights to hands-on experiences.
Student Spotlights
Elle brinkman
Pulled Toward Discovery
Meet Elle Brinkman, a graduating Physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences, whose academic journey was shaped by an early curiosity about space and a growing passion for understanding the universe through physics.
Emma Toledo
Molding Memory Into Art
Meet Emma Toledo, a graduating Studio Art major from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, whose work in ceramics is deeply rooted in identity, memory, and family.
Our Alumni Carry the CAS Advantage Forward
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