Scheduling Advising

Scheduling Advising Appointments

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: 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 [email protected], or if you’d prefer to speak with someone over the phone instead, you can call our appointment line at 865-974-4483. 

Please visit the First Year Programs website to learn more about your required orientation session which includes your academic advising session. 

Our recruiters are happy to meet with students who are interested in applying to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and pursuing one of the majors in the College of Arts & Sciences. To schedule a prospective appointment, please call 865-974-4483 or email [email protected]. Please be sure to mention you are a prospective student.

Please note that during orientation sessions in the summer, we have extremely limited availability as we are meeting with all of our incoming enrolled students. We will perform a few group tours when we are available, please reach out to [email protected] for more information about these tours.

Call 865-974-4483, fill out our Appointment Request Form, or stop by 313 Ayres Hall in-person to schedule an hour-long appointment.

What does it mean if Vol Connect says “No available time found in the next week?”

Your advisor may be fully booked for that week, you can try looking at the next week available, but please note appointments are not available beyond two weeks. If you are still having issues with scheduling an appointment, please call our office at 865-974-4483.

How can I confirm my appointment was scheduled?

You will receive an email confirmation after you schedule your appointment. If you do not receive the confirmation, first check your spam folder, if it is not located there either, the appointment was not scheduled.

Can I schedule an appointment with my faculty advisor through Vol Connect?

You will want to contact your faculty advisor through email regarding scheduling an appointment.