What do advisors do?

Advisors help each student tailor an academic program to fit the student’s interests, goals, and abilities within the criteria set by the faculty leading toward completion of a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, or a Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences, depending on the student’s major. Advisors serve as sources of information about university and college policies, procedures and appropriate campus resources. They help each student explore career related goals and seek practical experiences.

UT Undergraduate Academic Advising

Set up an advisor appointment

Scheduling with a member of your Vol Success Team (Advisor, Coach, etc.)

• Schedule your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how:
• • Log into your MyUTK account.
• • Select “Academic Support” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Vol Connect” from thedropdown menu.
• • This will take you to the Vol Connect student portal.
• • Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
• • Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button.
• • Select the “Assigned” tab.
• • Select your “Advisor.”
• • Select the appropriate topic and subtopic.
• • Indicate what you would like to discuss during your appointment in the comment box
• • To confirm the appointment, click “Schedule  Appointment.” Your appointment will NOT be saved untilyou click this button.
  • Please call 865-974-3603 if you have problems scheduling your appointment online.

To Schedule a “Change-to” Appointment (You want to declare a major in CCI):

• Schedule your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how:
  • Log into your MyUTK account.
  • Select “Academic Support” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Vol Connect” from thedropdown menu.
  • This will take you to the Vol Connect student portal.
  • Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
  • Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button.
  • Select the “Teams” tab.
  • Select the team you would like to meet with – College of Communication and Information.
  • Select the appropriate topic and subtopic – Academic Advising and Change of Major.
  • Select the preferred date, time, staff member, and modality.
  • Indicate what you would like to discuss during your appointment in the comment box.  Please list the major you are wanting to change to.
  • To confirm the appointment, click “Schedule  Appointment.” Your appointment will NOT be saved untilyou click this button.
  • Please call the department with whom you are trying to schedule if you have problems scheduling your appointment online. 865-974-3603

Rescheduling or Cancelling an Appointment

• Reschedule or cancel your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how:
  • Log into your MyUTK account
  • Select “Academic Support” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Vol Connect” from thedropdown menu.
  • This will take you to the Vol Connect student portal.
  • Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
  • Below the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button, you will see a list of all Upcoming scheduled appointments.
  • Click “Reschedule or Cancel” and choose whether you want to “Reschedule” or “Cancel Appointment.”
    • • If rescheduling, select a new date, time, and modality. Click through the subsequent windows to confirm the changes to your appointment.
  • • • If cancelling, indicate your reason for cancelling in the box provided and click “Cancel Appointment.”
  • Please call 865-974-3603 if you have problems rescheduling or cancelling your appointment online.
  • Ensure that you see the change reflected in your upcoming appointments before exiting Vol Connect.

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CCI Office for Undergraduate Programs & Advising Staff

Our office is located on the fourth floor of the Communication & Information Building in Room 434. Please note that if you enter the building from Circle Park Drive, you are entering on the third level and must go upstairs to reach the fourth floor. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm Advisors may be contacted by e-mail or by calling 865-974-3603.