The University of Tennessee has two supplemental essays, but both of them are optional. Although we normally advise that you respond to any optional prompt you encounter, these are different, as they are asking for specific, additional information related to unusual circumstances or struggles you've dealt with.

In order to complete your application to UT, all students are required to complete essays and self-report standardized test scores by November 15. Letters of recommendation are optional but encouraged.

Students admitted to the University of Tennessee are assigned a Network ID (NetID). Your NetID is the username associated with your accounts for the University of Tennessee, and it is the first part of your University email address, NetID@vols.utk.edu.

Students will find a wide variety of materials and services in the main library (John C. Hodges Library), three branches on the Knoxville campus (Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library, Music Library, and Special Collections), and the Social Work Library in Nashville.