Communities

Students

From the moment you’re admitted to UT, you are a part of the Big Orange family! Our traditions of leadership and service create a special bond between alumni and current students.

Events for Students

Senior Impact

Student Alumni Associates

Joining the Alumni Family

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Student Events

Big Orange Give Tailgate

Each year the entire Volunteer family comes together for Big Orange Give — UT’s day of giving. Come celebrate with food, activities, and giveaways! 

Grateful Vol Day

Write thank-you notes to UT donors and score exclusive Vol swag.

I 🧡 UT Week

Learn about the many reasons it’s great to be a Tennessee Vol during this week-long celebration!

Senior Toast

A special celebration for graduating seniors who made a donation to the university through the Senior Impact campaign.

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Torch Night

One of UT’s oldest traditions, this ceremony symbolizes a passing of the torch of service to Vols as they become alumni.

Welcome Wednesdays

Wake up and smell the free coffee and breakfast, the first Wednesday of each month. 

Senior Impact

We ask every graduating senior to make a small gift to a beloved area of campus.

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Student Alumni Associates

Apply to join the Student Alumni Associates! Members are current campus leaders who represent UT at philanthropy and alumni events, strengthening the bond between students and alumni.

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You’re a vol for life!

New Grads

After graduation, you’ll join a network of more than 275,000 alumni across the country. Find out how to get involved in your next chapter as new grad! 

Welcome to the Big Orange Family
You’re a Vol for life!

New Grads

After graduation, you’ll join a network of more than 275,000 alumni across the country. Find out how to get involved in your next chapter as new grad! 

Welcome to the Big Orange Family

Celebrate a Vol

Celebrate your Vol and send them a treat from UT’s Bakery.

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