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University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleMove-In Guide

Knoxville, Tennessee

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1794🔗 www.utk.edu

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's 600-acre campus is anchored by the historic Ayres Hall atop "The Hill," with first-year students housed across residence halls including Hess, Stokely, and Geier.

Enrollment

40,784

Total Students

Freshman Class

10,196

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 15, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

44%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

Residence halls open Friday, Jan. 15, at 8 a.m. Move-in appointments are not required.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Residence halls (10)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Beacon Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Brown Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Clement Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Dogwood Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

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  • Geier Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Hess Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Magnolia Hall

  • Poplar Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Robinson Hall

    Community-style · Coed

  • Torchbearer Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (4)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Lakemoor Station

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Laurel Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Stokely Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Volunteer Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Registration begins by class standing
    Seniors through first years
    Seniors Oct. 26, juniors Nov. 2, sophomores Nov. 9, first years Nov. 16. Check MyUTK for your own time.
    October 26 - November 16, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$13,594

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Tennessee, Knoxville's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Publix0.7 miles
  • Walgreens1.7 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy3.9 miles
  • Walmart4.8 miles
  • Target6.1 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.