Haslam College of Business - Office of Access & Community Connections – TakeOff Program

The Takeoff Program is a year-long program in which first-year students receive targeted guidance as they transition into the university and Haslam College of Business. The program offers a focused cohort, peer mentors, and financial incentives for completing the program. Students are provided with an opportunity to participate in professional development workshops, seminars, and onsite visits to local companies. In addition, the program includes an emphasis on building business skills and entrepreneurship with a Business Pitch Competition in the spring semester.

Takeoff Program cohort retention and demographic data

• 81% Retention in the Haslam College of Business (Fall 2023 Cohort)
• 90% Retention in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Fall 2024 Cohort)