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Leaving the University

We are sorry to hear that you’re considering no longer attending the University of Tennessee. We are here to help you make the best decision for you and your future. If you are not planning to return for the next fall or spring semester, please let us know. 

Officially notifying the university of your impending leave will allow us to provide you with valuable information that will assist you as you leave and prepare you for your return. For step-by-step instructions, select the category below that best describes you.

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  • If your leave from the university is due to a co-op opportunity arranged through the Office of Engineering Professional Practice or Career Services or a study abroad opportunity arranged through the Programs Abroad Office, you do not need to submit the leave notification.
  • Not staying continuously enrolled could affect financial aid for future terms. Please contact One Stop for more information on how taking a leave could affect your ability to receive aid for future semesters.

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New Undergraduate Students

Admitted students who no longer wish to attend UT and will begin their academic experience at another university or forgo attending college should visit the Go Vols Portal to officially decline your offer of admission. By officially declining admission, you relinquish all financial aid awards, housing options, and other program opportunities.

Please contact your admissions counselor or Norma Harrington at nharring@utk.edu for more information.

 

Currently Enrolled Students

As a currently enrolled student, there are two options to consider when thinking about forgoing attendance at UT. For either option, you must notify the University.

Leave
This option if for students who would like to leave in between terms or semesters.

Withdraw
This option is for students who would like to leave during a term or semester.

Our helpful One Stop team is here to help you! Please contact us at 865-974-1111 so we can help address your concerns.

Undergraduates

Log into MyUTK and follow these steps:

  • Click on Banner Self-Service Home in the My Resources menu
  • Click on Student
  • Click on Registration
  • Depending on your intention, click on Request to Withdraw or Leaving the University
  • Answer all required questions and submit

Graduate, International Students, & Student Athletes

Contact one of the following offices to notify them of your leave or withdrawal:

Center for Global Engagement
cge@utk.edu
865-974-3177

The Graduate School
gradschool@utk.edu
865-974-2475

College of Veterinary Medicine
dshepherd@utk.edu
865-974-7354

College of Law
865-974-4241

Thorton Athletics Student Life Center
thorton@utk.edu
865-974-1250