Undergraduate
Advising
Haslam Advising Office
342 Haslam Business Building
865-974-5096
busad@utk.edu
Academic
Advising
Professional advisors collaborate with Haslam students to develop and evaluate educational plans consistent with the students’ values and academic and career goals. Advisors assist students in navigating curriculum and degree requirements and connect students with campus resources and support systems.
Business Course Registration
Haslam students must complete their advising appointment each semester before they can register for classes. Students must be admitted into a business major (or have appropriate prerequisites if pursuing a business minor) to enroll in upper-level business classes. Due to the integrated nature of the business curriculum, prerequisites and co-requisites are strictly enforced.
Engage with Faculty
Each semester, faculty invite students with declared majors in their field to an open forum to learn about professional opportunities and get to know the faculty and their interests. Students should identify a faculty member in their major who shares common interests and communicate with them regularly.
Schedule an
Advising Appointment
Haslam students are required to meet with an advisor every fall and spring semester prior to registration until they have accrued at 30 earned hours at UT. After that time, students are required to be advised at least once per year in accordance with the University’s Academic Advising Policy. Appointments are required, except during specified drop-in advising dates.
Haslam Advising Office
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except when the campus is closed.
Current Haslam Students
Current Haslam students will receive emails through Vol Connect inviting them to schedule their advising appointment with their assigned academic advisor. This email will be sent each week until the advising appointment is scheduled and attended. Haslam students can also reach out to their advisor any time by email or visit during established drop-in advising periods.
Due to some technical issues within Vol Connect, academic advisors will not be scheduling advising appointments within Vol Connect this fall semester.
Current UT Students, Non-Business Majors
Current UT students who wish to change their major to business should email our advising office at busad@utk.edu with their name and student ID number. Eligible students (2.50 or higher cumulative GPA) will be invited to complete the “Transitioning to Haslam: Change of Major Process” course and advising workshop. Students are encouraged to attend their regularly scheduled advising appointment in their current college, as they may not be able to change their major prior to their assigned registration date.
New Student Advising
Incoming freshmen and transfer students will meet with an academic advisor who will guide them through course selection, academic planning and university resources. They will be contacted by their advising team after registering for New Student Orientation. Together, advisors and new students will navigate academic options and tailor a plan that aligns with student goals and interests.
Get To Know Our
Undergrad Staff
Advising
Guides & Forms
Professional advisers meet with students regarding all academic planning concerns, including course scheduling, curriculum requirements (business majors and business minor), application to major, study abroad and academic probation.
Advising Resources
- Academic Plan
- Never Attended Course Withdrawal
- General Education Petition Form (For catalogs prior to 2022)
- Volunteer Core Petition (For catalogs after 2022)
- AP, IB and Credit by Exam
- Dual Enrollment and Transfer Credit Equivalency Guide
Business Minors
Students interested in pursuing minors in business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and/or statistics should complete the following form to have their minor added to their Student Academic Profile.
Student Handbook
Haslam students are encouraged to utilize their student handbook, based on year of entry, as a guide to academic requirements, engagement opportunities and college/campus resources. (Handbook information can be subject to change.)
Additional Advising Resources
DARSweb: Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) detailing progress towards degree
Graduation Application and Process
Registrar’s Office: Academic calendars, MyUTK, timetable of classes, transfer credits and more
Academic Success Center: Academic support, tutoring, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, academic crisis, appeals, probation and dismissal
One Stop: More information and resources on enrollment, academic resources, financial aid and making payments