UT Graduate School

Stepping into Spring Break 🧡 We hope you have a restful, recharging break!

The Graduate School wants to highlight the graduate students who received awards for fall 2025. Read about their research, scholarship efforts, and creative activities at tiny.utk.edu/GSRA2025 . To apply for a Spring 2026 GSRA award visit tiny.utk.edu/GSRA

The Spring 2026 Graduate Student Research Awards are now open! Grants up to $5,000 are awarded to selected students to support their research, and creative activities. The deadline for proposals to be received in the Graduate School for spring 2026 is March 2 by 5 PM.

Due to winter conditions, the Graduate School will be closed on February 2. But we're still available to help you at gradschool@utk.edu or 865-974-2475!

The Graduate School is transitioning to a new thesis and dissertation submission and review platform called Vireo effective January 30, 2026. Questions about Vireo or TRACE should be directed to trace@utk.edu

Due to winter storm conditions, the Graduate School will be closed on January 26. But we're still available to help you at gradschool@utk.edu or 865-974-2475!

Due to winter storm conditions, the Graduate School will be closed on January 26. But we're still available to help you at gradschool@utk.edu or 865-974-2475!

Spring semester officially begins today! 🧡 We look forward to supporting you as you embrace new opportunities and growth ahead.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all classes and administrative offices at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will remain closed today.

Staying informed about essential academic deadlines and professional development opportunities is key to enriching your experience as a graduate student at UT. To learn more about deadlines and professional development visit tiny.utk.edu/Spring-26

UT offers comprehensive resources to support graduate students, including health services, academic writing assistance, Vols Online resources, and international student support. Discover how the university can help you succeed during your studies at tiny.utk.edu/Spring-26

Discover local spots, events, and experiences that help you feel at home, connect with the community, and enjoy your time as a graduate student in Knoxville by exploring the resources at tiny.utk.edu/Spring-26

As the spring semester nears, the Graduate School is committed to facilitating a smooth transition or return to UT. Our campus provides an array of transportation options, study spaces, dining venues, and engaging events. To learn more visit tiny.utk.edu/Spring-26

Happy New Year from the Graduate School! We look forward to helping you with new opportunities and new possibilities!

We hope you are having a good winter break, GradVols! The Graduate School will be on administrative close December 22-26 and January 1-2. Enjoy the holidays!

Happy Winter break GradVols! We hope you have a relaxing and fulfilling break. 🧡

Thank you to all the doctoral graduates who shared their achievement with us at the Fall 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony! We were honored to be a part of celebrating your hard work. Congratulations, Doctors!

Finding the right housing option for the upcoming school year is an important decision, and the Virtual Housing Expo will bring together popular off-campus student housing properties on January 8, 2026 from 1 to 2 PM EST in one online space. Learn more at tiny.utk.edu/virtual-housin…

With graduation just around the corner, you may be wondering what you will have access to (and for how long) once you leave UT. OIT has put together a list of the most popular IT services and their accessibility postgrad. Read the article at tiny.utk.edu/postgrad-OIT

We wish all GradVols a pleasant and restful Thanksgiving break. Enjoy your time off and have a safe holiday. 🧡