
Academic Success and Support
Our faculty and staff are here to help you meet your potential and become a mature designer who graduates happily employed.
For Students
We provide comprehensive support to help students navigate their academic journey.
Center for Student Development
Located right here in the building, our Center for Student Development offers support to help you achieve your academic and personal goals. Services include academic advising, honors programs, study abroad advising, internship opportunities, and career placement.
We also organize student celebrations such as Welcome (Back) Day, Graduation Celebration, and Career Day. Stop by for quick questions or schedule an advising appointment to keep your academic plan on track. For questions, please contact us at 865-974-3232.
Academic Advising
Our goal is to foster a campus culture where academic advising is viewed as a shared responsibility essential to student success, supporting diverse approaches to the creative design process. We aim to help students become self-directed learners and skilled decision-makers, while developing educational plans that align with their personal values, goals, and career aspirations.
By encouraging holistic engagement in academic, social, cultural, and professional aspects of college life, we prepare students for lifelong learning in a global society. At UT, academic advising is a partnership involving students, advisors, and faculty mentors, each with distinct roles and responsibilities to achieve the best outcomes.
Honors Programs
Our most academically accomplished and exceptionally talented students can take advantage of nationally distinctive honors programs and opportunities.
Registrar
For assistance with transcript requests and academic records, contact the UT Registrar’s Office.