Student Alumni Associates Application

Thank you for your interest in the Student Alumni Associates. Please scroll down to read more about the program and to submit your application. Applications will close Thursday, September 18, at noon. After submitting the application, you will be prompted to sign up for a first round interview. Please sign up for a first round interview prior to Thursday, September 18, at noon.

If you have any questions regarding the SAA application or membership process, feel free to email us at membership.utksaa@gmail.com.

Please read and review the Student Alumni Associates (SAA) Detailed Program Description and Requirements before completing this application.

Candidates will advance through the following:

  • 1 Group Interview
  • 1 Individual Interview

First-Round Interviews will be group interviews held at the Tyson Alumni House (1609 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville) 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday, September 22, through Thursday, September 25. First-round interviews will last approximately 30 minutes and attire is business casual.

Second-Round Interviews will be individual interviews and will take place Monday, September 29, through Thursday, October 9. Individual emails will be sent to confirm a mutually convenient time for the interview. Interviews will last approximately 45 minutes. This round of interviews will also take place at the Tyson Alumni House (1609 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville). Attire is business professional.

Final Selections will be made on Saturday, October 11, and will be sent to the email address applicants submitted on their application.

Due to the tight schedule of interviews we ask for your patience, flexibility, and diligence throughout the selection process. We will do our best to work with your class schedule in order for you to participate in all interviews.

IMPORTANT

  • All communications regarding the selection process will be conducted by email, sent to the email address provided on the membership application.
  • If accepted into the program, new members are expected to attend the SAA Leadership Retreat which will be held (TBD)
  • All new members are required to attend SAA membership meetings. SAA meetings take place bimonthly on TUESDAYS from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
  • SAA meetings are MANDATORY. Inability to attend any of these meetings will affect your selection for the program as training is necessary to be a successful SAA member. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
  • By accepting admission into the program, you acknowledge that you will attend the mandatory SAA Leadership Retreat and all SAA meetings.