August 11, 2010

As the new semester begins, UT Knoxville's Chancellor, Jimmy G. Cheek communicates his priorities in a bimonthly newsletter to the campus community. Topics in this edition include UT's quest to be a Top 25 public research university, faculty and student achievements, civility on campus and tuition information. Click here to read Notes from the Chancellor.

Big Orange Good Bye with Bruce Pearl

Parents, come say goodbye to your student while Coach Pearl welcomes the Class of 2014 to Big Orange Country! On Sunday, August 15, the Parents Association is partnering with the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Office of the Provost to host the 2nd Annual Big Orange Goodbye with Coach Bruce Pearl from 10:00-11:00 AM in Presidential Courtyard. This event is free of charge for all parents, students and family members, and a light breakfast will be available. Come with your student and get pumped up for his or her freshman year from UT's vivacious head basketball coach as you bid your student farewell. Coach Pearl will be on hand for autographs immediately following the event. Click here for more information.

Family Weekend Registration Now Underway!

Family Weekend registration is now open! To register your family for Family Weekend, click here. For a complete schedule of events and for more information about Family Weekend, visit http://parents.utk.edu/weekend/. You won't want to miss this fun-filled weekend in "Big Orange Country" jam-packed with programming and events for the entire family. After you register for Family Weekend, you'll have the opportunity to purchase football game tickets to the UT vs UAB football game in Neyland Stadium. If you need assistance registering, please call the Parents Association office at (865) 974-4546.

Families MUST purchase Family Weekend Registration packages ($35 for parents, $20 for UT students) for each football ticket purchased in the Family Weekend section.

Payment and Schedule Confirmation Due TODAY!

The deadline for Fall 2010 Fee Payment and Confirmation of attendance is 4:30 PM (EST) August 11, 2010. For the most up to date information on your student's charges and fees, he or she can visit Circle Park Online. Also, click here to visit the Bursar's Office website for more information on bill pay and student charges and fees.

Parking Details for Move-in Weekend

We've received numerous questions in our office about parking details for Move-in Weekend. During Move-in Weekend, police will be around campus to direct families where to park. The police will be directing you to the nearest parking lots and curbs around the buildings for short term unloading purposes. Then, you will be asked move your cars to lots away from the buildings for more long term parking. No parking permit is required for students or families during Move-in Weekend.

Move-In Weekend Information

Move-in for freshmen students who will be living in campus residence halls will begin on Saturday, August 14. Halls will open to Freshmen Women at 8:00 AM and to Freshmen Men at 1:00 PM. Upperclassmen may move into campus residence halls beginning at 8:00 AM on Sunday, August 15, 2010. On Move-in day, proceed to your student's residence hall where staff and police will direct you to unloading and parking. If you have a dolly or pull cart for opening day and basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrench, etc.), having them on hand for move-in can be very beneficial.

In addition to clothes, toiletries, and personal effects, the Parents Association has compiled a short list of common items that students won't want to forget to pack. Click here for the ABC's of Packing for College.

Extended Hours for Campus Offices During Move-In

VolCard Office
The VolCard Office will be open Saturday, August 14, from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Sunday, August 15, from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM to assist students with their VolCards. The VolCard Office is located at gate 9 of Neyland Stadium.

Parking Services
Parking and Transit Services will be open for parking permit sales August 13, 16, 17, and 18 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM and on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and on Sunday, August 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in the University Center Ballroom. Please note: Fraternity parking passes will be available in room 24 of the University Center on August 13, 16, 17, and 18.

Office of the Bursar
The Bursar's Office will be open on Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15 from 10:00-4:30 PM to assist students. The Bursar's Office is located in room 211 of the Student Services Building.

UT Bookstore
The UT Bookstore will be open on Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM to assist students. The UT Bookstore is located on the first floor of the University Center.

University Housing
The University Housing Office will be open on Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to assist students. The Housing Office is located in room 405 of the Student Services Building. Please note: Your student's campus residence hall will likely be able to answer any questions you may have.

Lofts and Carpet for Residence Hall Rooms

If you ordered lofts or carpet through the United Residence Hall Council, please see the information below regarding delivery and on site sales.

Lofts that have been pre-ordered will be in the rooms, but they are not assembled. Any order placed after the deadline will be delivered on campus and students will have to pick up the loft on campus. Trucks will also be on site in the Presidential Courtyard for distribution and some rentals, but not to deliver to the rooms. On-site sales will run from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 14, and 8:00 AM until the provider is sold out on Sunday, August 15.

Carpet that has been pre-ordered will be available for pick up in the Black Cultural Center Parking lot. The truck will be on campus on August 14 and 15 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM After that, leftover carpets will have to be picked up from the URHC office in Carrick Hall.

Message from the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

As your student makes preparations to come to campus, W. Timothy Rogers, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, took the opportunity to share some important information regarding students' rights and responsibilities as a member of the University of Tennessee campus community. This email was sent to all students on Tuesday, August 10. Click here for a copy of the email.

AllStar Money Online Deposits

Parents, you can deposit money onto your student's AllStar Account at any time, with the click of a button! Your student's AllStar account is housed on your student's Student ID (VolCard) and acts as a debit card for purchases around campus, including laundry in residence halls, campus vending machines, and purchases in the UT Bookstore and campus grocery stores, just to name a few. Click here to deposit money into your student's AllStar account.

Welcome Week Programs for Students

Welcome Week is a comprehensive and dynamic array of activities for students that gives them the opportunity to connect to the institution and meet their peers, faculty, and staff. The activities include academic sessions such as Light the Torch sessions and the Life of the Mind Book Program, and numerous social and networking activities to acquaint your student to campus. Students will receive a packet of information in their residence hall rooms. Kick-Off for Welcome Week will begin on Sunday, August 15, with the Big Orange Goodbye. Then, starting at 6:00 PM, all students will attend one of UT's oldest Traditions, Torch Night. This is a time to light the torch of academic preparation and success for another academic year. Following Torch Night will be the Freshman Picnic and a new tradition, Night in Neyland, with a sneak peek into Neyland Stadium and a Pep Rally with the UT Coaches. Click here for a full schedule of activities.

Safety at UT Series for Parents Association Members

So your student is arriving at UT in the Fall of 2010. You may be concerned about their challenges or how they will handle academics at the next level. Whether your student is a freshman or an upperclassman, you probably are concerned for your son or daughter's safety. This year, the UT Police Department will be presenting a series of brief articles to Parents Association members dedicated to keeping your child safe. These articles will give you tips to potential safety concerns your child may experience while at UT. Additionally, we will provide you with some helpful resource information. We hope this will aide in an open dialogue between you and your child about safety decisions they make at UT and beyond. Keep your eye out for the 'Safety at UT' series in the Parents Association weekly email.

Theft Prevention 101 - Move-in and Beyond
Our first article in the 'Safety at UT' series is dedicated to the prevention of theft of unsecured property. Theft of unsecured property is the #1 most reported crime on our campus. All too often, items of value are placed in unsecured areas for 'just a minute' or are simply left unattended in areas like the library or cafeterias. When the owner returns, the items are gone. Some of the more popular items for thieves are the following:

• Laptops
• Bookbags
• Ipods / MP3 players
• Cell Phones
• Purses / wallets

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Important Dates

August 11: Fall 2010 Payment & Schedule Confirmation Due at 4:30 PM

August 11: 2010 Fall Family Weekend Registration

August 13: Minority Student Symposium

August 14: Summer Graduation Date

August 14: Sorority Recruitment Begins

August 14-15: University Housing Move-in Weekend

August 15: Parents Association Big Orange Goodbye Event

August 15: Torch Night, Freshman Picnic, and Night at Neyland Event

August 15-20: Welcome Week Activities

August 18: Fall 2010 Semester Classes Begin

August 23: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options, or Drop Without a Grade of "W" (First Session Fall Courses)

August 23: Interfraternity Council Recruitment Begins

August 25: Career Services Part-time Job Fair

September 24-26: Fall Family Weekend

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