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Quick StatsStudent-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Average Course Load
13 credits
Faculty with Terminal Degree
82 %
College Prowler Take
After the first day of classes, you may feel that UT is a large school with cold and hard professors. As time passes, however, you will learn that they are human and want you to learn the material and develop as a student. Most professors really do want you to visit them during office hours, so don’t be afraid to ask for extra help! Some professors may be difficult to understand, but you will be surprised how easily you pick up on their lingual nuances. Teaching assistants will often make you laugh with clever explanations and witty responses to questions. You will encounter a bad seed from time-to-time, though. Whether it is a professor who is too wrapped up in his research, impossible to understand, or generally lousy at lecturing, chances are strong that you will have no choice but to endure a few bad profs. Every professor has quirks and pet peeves, such as late students, absent students, cell phones, lack of class participation, sleeping, or the mandatory squirming and packing up by students around the class’s ending time. Tennessee 101 is a useful tool to check out professors while scheduling classes. Remember, however, that evaluations are completed by the students that actually show up to class. The expected grades they report and the professor evaluation may be higher than if all students were present. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
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If you ever mess up, there is one...
If you ever mess up, there is one important thing to remember—most professors are like motorcycle cops. They have heard every excuse in the book, and they are usually on to any lame excuse you might make. I missed an exam in a class taught by one of the toughest instructors in the department who clearly stated in the syllabus, ‘no exam make-ups.’ I overslept on exam day and woke up hours after it was over. I contacted the instructor, explained honestly what happened, and he allowed me to take the missed exam that day. It may not always work out this way, but a good rule of thumb in this situation is to always be honest and show respect. |
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Some professors play games with...
Some professors play games with students, which sometimes includes handing out study guide sheets that suggest spending time on things that will not be on the test and giving vague answers to questions asked during pre-test classes. Don’t be surprised if they take attendance on days that students like to skip, such as those right before Spring Break, and they pretty much give out test questions on those days. |
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Teaching assistants often get a...
Teaching assistants often get a bad reputation here at UT, but many of the best teachers I have had were TAs. They often have a sense of humor and are more laid-back than professors. They seem to identify more with the students and will go the extra mile to teach them something. Others, however, are out to prove themselves and may try to make things difficult. |
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The teachers are as good as can be...
The teachers are as good as can be expected, considering the size of their classes. For instance, in my chemistry lecture, I was one of about 500 people. |
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The teachers vary, but you can...
The teachers vary, but you can screen them before you choose classes by getting a Tennessee 101 guide. They’re free anywhere on campus. They tell you how the teachers were rated by their students and let you know the average grades the teachers give. |
FactsMost Popular Majors
- Business/marketing - 18 %
- Communications/journalism - 10 %
- Engineering - 8 %
- Psychology - 10 %
- Social Sciences - 12 %
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- First professional
- Master's
Special Degree Options
- Cooperative education program
- Distance learning
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- External degree program
- Honors program
- Independent study
- Internships
- Liberal arts/career combination
- Student-designed major
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification program
Class Sizes
- 20 to 49 Students - 62 %
- 50 or More Students - 8 %
- Fewer than 20 Students - 30 %
Undergraduate Schools
- Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Architecture and Design
- Art
- Arts and Sciences
- Business Administration
- Communication and Information
- Education, Health, and Human Sciences
- Engineering
- Music
- Nursing
- Social Work
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 30 %
- 5-Year - 55 %
- 6-Year - 60 %
Best Places to Study
- The Library
- The school café
- Your dorm lobby room
AP Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 4 or higher
Did You Know?Top “feeder” high schools for UT include Farragut, Bearden, Red Bank, Houston, Germantown, Ooltewah, Brentwood, Centennial, Knox West, and Soddy Daisy.
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