A starting point for grad & professional students — funding, wellness, academics, and support across campus. Curated by the Graduate Student Senate.
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Academics & Research
- The Graduate School — Policies, deadlines, thesis/dissertation, forms
- Graduate Catalog — Program requirements, courses, academic policy
- Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center — Consultations, dissertation writing groups, workshops
- University Libraries — Graduate Guide — Research help, databases, data services, publishing
- Teaching & Learning Innovation — GTA training and teaching support & certificates
- Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development — Grants, compliance, and research support
Funding & Money
- GSS Travel & Recognition Awards — Funding to present research; student & faculty awards
- Graduate Fellowships & Awards — Endowed and university fellowships
- Costs & Funding (Graduate School) — Overview of assistantships, tuition, and funding
- One Stop Student Services — Financial aid, billing, scholarships, records
- Internal Research Funding — Seed grants and internal funding opportunities
Health & Wellness
- Student Health Center — Primary care, vaccines, labs, pharmacy
- Student Health Insurance (SHIP) — Plan details, costs & eligibility (incl. graduate assistants)
- Student Counseling Center — Individual & group therapy, crisis support
- GSS Mental Health Resources — Grad-focused mental health links & tools
- RecSports — Gym, fitness classes, intramurals, outdoor programs
- Dental & Vision Insurance — Optional coverage FAQ (annual open enrollment only)
Basic Needs, Safety & Advocacy
- Center for Basic Needs (Big Orange Pantry) — Free food & hygiene items for students
- Dean of Students — Support, conduct, and help navigating challenges
- Center for Care & Resilience — Crisis response and support for students in distress
- Center for Student Advocacy — Help connecting to the right resources on campus
Career & Professional Development
- Career Development — Graduate Students — Coaching, job search, academic & non-academic careers
International Students & Scholars
- International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) — Visa/immigration advising and support
- International House — Cultural programs, events & community space
Community & Getting Involved
- Graduate Student Senate — Advocacy, travel awards, and how to get involved
- Student Government Association — Undergraduate & campus-wide student government
- VOLink — Student Organizations — Find and join student orgs and events
- Center for Student Engagement — Get involved: events, programs & student life
- UT Event Calendar — Campus events, workshops & key dates
Housing, Tech & Getting Around
- OIT HelpDesk — Tech support, Wi-Fi, software, accounts
- Off-Campus Housing — Listings and roommate search
- Parking & Transportation — Permits, maps, and campus transit
Family & Parenting Scholars
- Family Support (Hilltopics) — Support, accommodations & lactation info for student parents
- Early Learning Center — On-campus childcare (6 weeks–kindergarten)
- Knoxville Moms — Local parenting guides, activities & family resources
- TennCare — State health coverage benefits & services for families
Last updated on August 13, 2026, at 10:38 pm.