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College of Communication & information

Advising

The CCI Office for Undergraduate Programs and Advising is here to help you navigate through your undergraduate journey and to answer questions about courses, credits, career readiness, and more.

Meet your advisor

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

Advising resources and information

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Additional Resources

CCI Academic Advising Syllabus (PDF file)
Register for a tour of CCI
Transfer Student Information

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Petition Forms

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CCI Introductory Course – CCI 150

CCI 150 – Communication in an Information Age is an introductory course for College of Communication and Information majors and minors. Click below for more details.

Course Objectives

Analyze how communication and information messages are produced, circulated, interpreted, and used to shape meaning in everyday life.
Compare communication processes and information practices across multiple disciplines within the College of Communication and Information, recognizing how they influence meaning, power, and human interaction.
Evaluate the impact of communication and information practices on public understanding, trust, culture, and collective decision-making.
Apply media, information, and research literacy skills to assess the credibility of sources, evidence, and claims.Evaluate communication and information challenges using ethical reasoning and professional judgment in complex, real-world scenarios.
Examine how communication and information expertise are applied across diverse professional contexts and career pathways.

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 the dropdown 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 until you 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 the dropdown 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.

Undergraduate Programs and Advising directory

Our office is located on the third floor of the Communication & Information Building in Room 302. Please note that if you enter the building from Circle Park Drive, you enter on the third floor. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm Advisors may be contacted by e-mail or by calling 865-974-3603.