Online Degree Programs at the University of Tennessee 

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Becoming a Volunteer as an online student with the University of Tennessee means earning your degree from wherever you are in the world and in life. Our online degree programs offer the same great education, community, student support, and faculty as our on-campus experience, all with the convenience of distance learning.

Why Choose Vols Online for Your Online Degree?

  • 80 Fully Online Degree & Certificate Programs
  • 35+ Years Experience in Distance Education
  • 260,000+ Volunteer Alumni

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Types of Online Degree Programs

Our programs are designed for your needs
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Types of Vols Online Degree Programs

Our programs are designed for your needs

Our online programs are designed specifically for working adult students, reducing barriers to becoming a Tennessee Volunteer.

The Vols Online Degree Experience

Class Options

Synchronous (scheduled classes) or Asynchronous (on your schedule)

Learning Portals

Easy-to-access: Online@UT Canvas & LiveOnline@UT Zoom

Support

24/7 mental health & wellness support specifically for online learning

Community

Volunteer community defined by connection, opportunity, & creativity.

Same Instructors, Same Degree, One Vols Community

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How to Apply

Four Simple Steps to a New Degree

1

Confirm Your Student Status

Undergraduate, Graduate, Transfer, or International

2

Choose a Program & Interest

80 online degrees; certifications across 77 areas of interests

3

Check Requirements

Confirm admission requirements and application deadlines

4

Fill out your Application

Gather required documents and submit application fee

The Best Online Degree Program for Working Adults

Our online students do amazing things and are the best suited for telling you how Vols Online fits into their busy, diverse, and vibrant lifestyles

Candace West

From Single Mom to Future Graduate: How Vols Online Made Dreams Possible
“Because of online learning, I’ve been able to grow in my career, expand my knowledge, and invest in a better future for myself and my children.”
Candace West ’27
Bachelor of Science in Education
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Grandmother Fulfilling Dream by Earning an Online Bachelor’s Degree
“My goal is to graduate summa cum laude, so I can show all of my adult children that their momma isn’t too old to do hard things!”
Daronda Eakle ’26
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Programs
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Online MPH Graduate’s Non-profit Provides Nutrition Resources to Mothers and Infants
“This program is just the same as if you were going to school in person, so you have to put just as much effort in. However, the support you receive is invaluable, and the friendships you make all over the country last beyond class.”
Alex Gardner ’23
Master of Public Health, Community Health Education
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From Soldier to Scholar: National Guard Captain Earns Online PhD
I would tell any prospective student to go for it! A PhD is a challenge in and of itself, but I believe that the faculty and support that I’ve had surrounding my process at UTK made my goal a reality.
Curtis Rookard ’24
Doctorate in Industrial Engineering
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Apply today to start your journey to success. Earning a degree or certificate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, prepares you to build a more secure tomorrow.