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May 10, 2011
Parents Association Graduation Reception for Graduates and their FamiliesParents of graduating seniors, please join the Parents Association staff for a drop-in reception to celebrate your student's accomplishments and so we can thank you for your membership in the Association. Bring the entire family by to meet our staff on one of the following days. No need to RSVP. The rooms are located on the street level just outside of the Cafe at the Arena near the G-10 Parking garage.
Commencement InformationFor information about parking, viewing the ceremonies live on the Web and other details, click here. The Office of the Parents Association has worked to compile a quick reference guide for parents with questions regarding spring 2011 Commencement. Click here to access "Graduation 101."
The Parents Association Office needs your feedback!Participation and feedback throughout the academic year are critical in helping UTK meet the needs of you and your students as we strive to be a Top 25 University. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey so we may continue to give you an opportunity to provide input. Click here to take the survey. Annual Members: It's Time to Renew Your Parents Association Membership!Thank you for your membership in the UT Parents Association. Not only does your membership support the University of Tennessee and the Office of the Parents Association, it also provides you with a direct connection to UT. The UT Parents Association is your office on campus!
End of Semester Housing InformationCampus residence halls close for non-graduating students at 5:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11. For graduating seniors, residence halls close at 8:00 PM on Friday, May 13. Students living in campus residence halls need to complete a few steps prior to check-out. Click here for more information on check-out procedures. Move-out Parking InformationTo assist with move-out, encourage your student to pack in advance and be ready to move belongings swiftly. Students and parents who are moving out will not be ticketed in Non-commuter designated parking lots. Student Grades Available OnlineGrades will be posted for spring semester 2011 via MyUTK as soon as they are entered by instructors, and all grades will be posted by May 18. Students may log onto MyUTK and enter their NetID and password to access their grades. Important Registration InformationVolXpress e-statements for summer 2011 will be available beginning Wednesday, May 11 (please note this date change). The summer 2011 Payment/Confirmation of Attendance due date is Wednesday, June 1 at 4:30 PM. Full and First Session Summer classes begin on Thursday, June 2. To see other important dates from the Bursar's Office, click here. Reserve Textbooks Now for Fall SemesterThe UT Bookstore offers a special program called Textbook Reservation, which has books pulled, boxed and ready for students when school begins. This is a free service available to all students, not just freshmen, and applies to fall and spring semester classes. Students who reserve their textbooks have first priority on used books. Used books are priced at 25% less than new books. Click here for more information on textbook reservations. DARS ReportThe end of a semester is a great time to run a DARS report. DARS, short for Degree Audit Reporting System, is an automated system that compares your student's completed coursework with the requirements for his/her degree(s) and produces a report (sometimes called an audit) detailing their progress towards that degree. The report also lists the classes that need to be taken, making it a great planning tool for future semesters. A DARS report can also evaluate different scenarios (degree options like minors, second degrees, changing a major) that students may want to consider. DARS is managed through the Office of the University Registrar. For more information, click here.
UTK's Storm Relief Efforts On Friday, May 6 UT Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek, Men's Athletic Director Mike Hamilton, and Women's Athletic Director Joan Cronan sent an email to UT Knoxville Faculty, Staff and Students regarding UT's storm relief efforts. New Bridge Program for UT and Pellissippi StudentsSixty students have now confirmed their attendance in a new program in which students will be dually enrolled at UT Knoxville and Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC). This new bridge program will allow some students who are wait-listed for admission at UT to tackle initial program requirements at the community college. To view the full article, click here. UT Athletics Summer CampsInformation is now online for UT athletics summer camps. Summer camps include baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming & diving, tennis, soccer, rowing, softball, cheerleading & dance. Camps are open to different ages from K-12 and current college students, depending on the sport. To view details on each of these camps, click here. Geography Department Outstanding AlumnusThe Department of Geography at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has honored Professor Emeritus Sidney R. Jumper with the Outstanding Alumnus Award for his significant contributions to geography education. To view the full article, click here.
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Important DatesMay 11: Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM for Non-graduating Students May 11: Summer Mini Session Begins May 11-13: University College Commencement Ceremonies May 12: Graduate Hooding May 13: Residence Halls Close at 8:00 PM for Graduating Seniors May 30: Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) June 1: Summer Mini Session Ends June 2: First and Full Summer Sessions Begin July 6: First Summer Session Ends July 7: Second Summer Session Begins August 9: Second and Full Summer Sessions End August 17: Summer Graduation Date
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