Graduate Student Handbook

Policies, Procedures and Recommendations

The University of Tennessee
School of Natural Resources

by

The School of Natural Resources Faculty

2505 E. J. Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4563

VOICE: 865-974-7126
Fax: 865-974-4714
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This handbook applies, as follows, to all graduate degrees offered by the School of Natural Resources:

  • Forestry – MS
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Science – MS
  • Natural Resources – PhD

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UT Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.

Introduction
General Duties and Responsibilities of Faculty and Graduate Students
Admission Requirements and Application Procedure
Financial Support
Registration and Advising
Degree Requirements
Examinations
Standards, Problems and Appeals
Non-Academic Information
Appendix

Last updated: 02/23/2024
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