Graduating Seniors Frequently Asked Questions
I received a cancellation letter from the Graduation Office. What do I do?
Immediately contact a Graduation Specialist in 202 Student Services Building, 865-974-2101.
What is DARS report?
A DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) Report is a degree audit that outlines a student's graduation requirements. A student may print a D.A.R.S. Report at any time. Students can request a D.A.R.S. Report at 209 Student Services Building or their respective Advising Center.
Where do I print a DARS report?
You can print a DARS Report in 209 Student Services Building and in some Advising Centers.
What does LD and UD mean on my Academic History Report?
An LD indicates that lower division (100-200 level) credit has been granted at UT for a course taken at another institution, and that course does not exactly meet the description for a UT course. A UD indicates that upper division (300-400 level) credit has been granted at UT for a course taken at another institution, and that course does not exactly meet the description for a UT course.
What University policies do I need to be aware of?
Refer to the Degree Requirements section of
your Undergraduate Catalog.
Is there a fee for graduation? No, there is not a graduation fee for
undergraduate students.
How do I know which catalog year I should be following?
Students generally use the catalog under which they entered the University. However, you are able to use any catalog that has been in effect during your attendance at UT provided the catalog has been in effect within six years of the date of graduation.
I need to take my last class at another school. What do I need to do?
Please note two important University Policies: the 60-hour Rule, which requires a student to take a total of at least 60 hours of their degree requirements at a four-year academic institution, and the 30-hour Rule, which requires a student to take their final 30 hours of course work at UT. Your academic advisor and the Dean of your college must approve any exception to these two rules.
How do I declare my major?
After satisfying any prerequisite coursework or GPA requirements (consult the Undergraduate Catalog), students should go to their Advising Center to complete the necessary paperwork. They will then be directed to the respective department to be assigned a faculty advisor.
I don't understand why my DARS report says I need more classes than I think I do. What should I do?
Contact your academic advisor to discuss your Degree Audit.
My diploma is wrong. Who do I need to see to get it corrected?
Contact Jacqueline Jones, 202 Student Services Building, 865-974-1157.
How do I get an additional copy of my diploma?
Contact Jacqueline Jones, 202 Student Services Building, 865-974-1157.
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