August 17, 2011

Family Weekend Online Registration Ends Sunday!

Sunday, August 21 is the last day to register online for Family Weekend. While registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis, there are still plenty of Family Weekend packages available, so log on to ensure that you and your family are able to take advantage of this great opportunity to spend some time on campus with your student. Festivities will include the Big Orange Tailgate in Circle Park prior to the football game between our beloved Vols and Cincinnati, and so much more! For a complete schedule of events and for more information and to register, click here.

Immediately following Family Weekend registration, you will receive a receipt in your email account from the Parents Association. Then, you will have the option to purchase football tickets through UT Athletics. After purchasing football tickets, you will receive a second receipt sent from UT Athletics ([log in to unmask]) to the address provided in your UT Athletics profile. If you didn't receive a receipt from Athletics, you do not have football tickets!

Nametags for Family Weekend

The Office of the Parents Association will print name tags for all Family Weekend participants. If the name displayed in the event registration system is not what you want on your name tag, please edit your name in the Family Weekend Event system by clicking here.

Silent Auction

As part of Family Weekend, participants will have the opportunity to participate in the 3rd Annual Family Weekend Silent Auction, which directly supports student scholarships and programs. For more information and to preview Auction items, click here or visit our Facebook page by clicking here.

Parents Association Question of the Month

The Parents Association has created a Question of the Month on our website. To offer your feedback and answer the Question of the Month, click here.

Classes Begin Today

The Fall 2011 semester is officially underway as academic classes begin today. Please note the add and drop deadlines in the important dates panel to the right when talking to your student.

Student Success Center - AIM for Academic Success

The Student Success Center (SSC) offers many key ways to get students help when they need it and keep them on track to graduation. The SSC message for all students is to AIM for academic success. Students can do this by Attending all of their classes, Investing in their commitment, and Managing their time. For more information on the SSC and the services they offer, click here.

Career Services Part-Time Job Fair

The Part-Time Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, August 24 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the University Center Ballroom. This is a great opportunity for your student to talk with employers recruiting for both on and off-campus part-time jobs. A partial list of employers includes Aramark, Clayton Homes/Vanderbilt Mortgage, Jewelry TV, Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB), UT Telefund, UT Recycling, etc. Please click here to view a complete list of employers attending the fair (updated daily). The Part-Time Job Fair is for ALL students in ANY major. Don't miss this annual event! For more information on Career Services, click here.

Part-Time Job Opportunities with UT Dining

Is your student in need of a part-time job during the school semester? UT Dining Services is currently hiring for the fall semester at Arena Dining in Thompson-Boling Arena. Please tell your student to contact Dean Burry at (865) 974-2823, or have your student stop by the Arena in person to pick up an application.

Fraternity Recruitment Begins Next Week

The University of Tennessee Interfraternity Council (IFC) is proud to host Fall Recruitment Week 2011. Recruitment begins this Sunday, August 21 and runs through Friday, August 26. Recruitment is open to all male undergraduate students. Click here to register for Rush and find out more information about individual chapters and the Greek system at UT.

Message from the Vice Chancellor for Student Life

On Tuesday, August 16 Vice Chancellor for Student Life W. Timothy Rogers sent an email to all UT Knoxville students outlining Fall 2011 updates. To view the text of this email, click here.

US Mail and Package Delivery in Campus Residence Halls

Each campus residence has its own post office facility, which allows residents to have their mail delivered directly to their building. For your convenience, the Parents Association has included information on page 43 of the Parent Association Handbook and Calendar (distributed to all members at either Orientation or via US mail in June and July) regarding mail and package delivery in residence halls. Please consult your Parents Association Handbook and Calendar.

Meal Plan & Dining Dollars Versus the VolCard Account

We have been receiving a number of questions lately regarding meal plans and the difference between Dining Dollars and the VolCard Account. First, both accounts are housed on the VolCard, your student's ID card. Your student's VolCard does it all!

Dining Dollars are associated with meal plan, while the VolCard Account is not. Dining Dollars can be used in addition to meals at all Campus Dining locations. Purchases made with Dining Dollars are tax free. The VolCard Account acts as a debit account for students at Campus Dining locations and can be used for things like laundry in residence halls, printing on University printers, as well as purchases at campus vending machines and in the UT Bookstore. Deposits can be made to your student's VolCard Account anytime by clicking the Student Accounts link on the VolCard webpage. For more information, on the VolCard Account, click here.

Reduced Rate at Hilton for Montana Football Game

The Hilton downtown is offering a special discounted rate for the Montana football weekend (September 3). The reduced rate of $149.99 will be offered using the UT Parents Association code, which can be found here. This special offer ends on August 19. After August 19, the rate increases to $169.99. Call the Hilton to make reservations before this offer expires. For more information on hotel discounts, click here.

UT Welcomes New and Returning Students to Campus

Welcome Week is in full swing. For a complete list of activities, click here. To view an article on Welcome Week traditions, click here.

UT's Incoming Freshmen are in State's Top 8 Percent

By average ACT scores, the approximately 4,200 freshmen at UT Knoxville rank among the top 8 percent of students statewide. The class has the highest average ACT score in UT's history. To view this article, click here.

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Important Dates

August 15-20: Welcome Week Activities

August 17: Summer Graduation Date

August 17: Fall 2011 Semester Classes Begin

August 21: Family Weekend Registration Deadline

August 21: Interfraternity Council Recruitment Begins

August 22: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options, or Drop Without a Grade of "W" (First Session Fall Courses)

August 23: Direct Deposit of Excess Financial Aid sent to Students' Designated Bank Account

August 24: Career Services Part-time Job Fair

August 26: Last Day to Final Register, Add, Change Grading Options or Drop Without a Grade of "W" (Full Term Fall Courses)

September 5: Labor Day (No Classes)

September 9-11: 2011 Fall Family Weekend

September 13: Last Day to Change Fall Meal Plan Option

September 19: Fall 2011 Graduation Fee Payment Deadline

September 19: Spring 2012 Graduation Application Deadline

September 23: Last Day to Drop with a Grade of "W" (First Session Fall Courses)

September 27: Career Services Fall Job Fair

September 29-30: Fall Break

October 7: First Session Fall Classes End

October 10: Second Session Fall Classes Begin

October 14: Last Day to Add, Change Grading Options, or Drop Without a Grade of "W" (Second Session Fall Courses)

October 26: Career Services Communication Job and Internship Fair