Ignite: 865, our on-campus experience, is a three-day community engagement, service-oriented leadership experience that introduces students to our Scruffy City through cultural, outdoor, and service experiences. We hope that students see Knoxville as a home and not just a four-year destination for college.
Ignite Team Leaders will lead students through activities highlighting Knoxville’s history and culture. During the program, participants will also meet various city leaders.
Ignite Registration
Registration for the summer programs will open in March.
Who is Ignite: 865 for?
- Incoming First-Years
- Start your campus journey as a new student to UTK
- Fall Admits & Transfers
- Engage with Knoxville & make connections on Rocky Top
Session Cost
- The program fee is $225
- Registration fee includes transportation to city excursions and service sites, meals, a t-shirt, and program materials.
Schedule Overview
Day 1
- Morning: Welcome, Team Meeting, & Lunch
- Afternoon: Team Meeting, & Campus Tour
- Evening: Community Leader Dinner, & UT Team Building Challenges
Day 2
- Morning: Breakfast, Service or Knoxville Excursion
- Afternoon: Lunch, Service or Knoxville Excursion (Alternate with Morning Session)
- Evening: Dinner, Team Meeting, UT Traditions, Closing
Day 3
- Morning: Breakfast, Team Meeting
- Afternoon: Team Chants, Slap The Rock, & Closing
Important Details
- Students needing financial assistance to attend the program are encouraged to apply for a fee waiver to attend cost-free.
- Housing is provided for all sessions. Students who select the August session, will move into their assigned residence hall assignment early
- Due to the necessity for early planning and purchasing of supplies, registration fees for cancellations are non-refundable two weeks before the start of each session.
- Students participating in the August session will need to have a valid UT parking pass. Parking passes can be purchased on the Office for Parking and Transportation website.
Questions?
Check our FAQs or reach out to us at leadserve@utk.edu or 865-974-1039