Current UT Promise Students
Whether you’re looking for guidance on program requirements or seeking support services, get all the information you need to make the most of your UT Promise experience.
Contact Us
For questions about what the UT Promise scholarship entails, how to apply,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýmaintain eligibility, please email utpromise@tennessee.edu.
Student Resources
The UT Promise program handbook and student resource guide are currently being revised. Information currently listed may not be accurate.
Maintaining UT Promise
To maintain eligibility for UT Promise, students must complete the following requirements:
- Be a full-time, continuously enrolled student.
- Maintain the .
- Complete the annually.
- Complete and submit 8 hours of community service every semester prior to each semester.
- Meet with a mentor and report mentor meetings each semester.
Giving Back Through Service
The University of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ has a strong history and culture of serving others. Campus and community engagement refers to meaningful participation in volunteer activities that contribute to the well-being, development, and support of the campus or local community. All UT Promise students are required to demonstrate campus and community engagement each semester by completing 8 hours of community service. Volunteer work for UT Promise should be non-compensated.
Mentorship and Community Service Deadlines
Fall semester Deadline: To be eligible for the Fall semester, service hours and mentorship meetings must be completed and submitted between Dec. 2 – June 1.
Spring semester Deadline: To be eligible for the Spring semester, service hours and mentorship meetings must be completed and submitted between June 2 – Dec. 1.
No additional service hours are required if you are taking Summer or Winter short-term courses.
Campus Details: Service Tracking, Financial Aid
To help you stay on track with your campus-specific UT Promise requirements, here you’ll find important details about financial aid, community service obligations, and contact information for your campus representative.
Starting in Fall 2025, UT Promise will shift to a campus-based mentorship model. Each campus will take the lead in connecting students with mentors, with continued support from the UT System Office. We’ll share more updates as we approach the 2025–2026 academic year.
UT Knoxville
Community Service:
Contact: Jones Center for Leadership and Service, leadserve@utk.edu
Financial Aid :
Contact: onestop@utk.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a UT Knoxville student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
UT Chattanooga
Community Service:
Contact: UTC Financial Aid & Scholarships, scholarships@utc.edu
Financial Aid:
Contact: scholarships@utc.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a UT Chattanooga student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
UT Southern
Community Service:
Contact: UTS Financial Aid Office, financialaid@utsouthern.edu
Financial Aid :
Contact: financialaid@utsouthern.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a UT Southern student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
UT Martin
Community Service:
Contact: Kassidy Harris, kharr164@utm.edu
Financial aid:
Contact: financialaid@utm.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a UT Martin student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
UT Health Science Center
Community Service:
Contact: Jess Guthrie, jguthri9@uthsc.edu
Financial Aid:
Contact: fao@uthsc.edu
Mentorship:
If you are a UT Health Science Center student, please submit your mentorship meetings .
