Welcome to the University of Tennessee! We are excited you have chosen to join the VOL Family for the next steps in your career. To ensure your start with us is seamless, we would like to provide the following information and steps to aide in your onboarding. Our hope is that checking these boxes before your first day will allow you an uninterrupted start and give us the opportunity to meet you even sooner.
If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (865) 974-6642 or hremployment@utk.edu.
Again, welcome to the UTK Family. We are really glad you are here!
You got the job, so what’s next?
If you are working in a remote position and reside outside of the greater Knoxville area, please contact UT Knoxville Human Resources for available locations to complete the I-9 paperwork. Please complete the following required documents and return to Human Resources using the instructions below: For the security of your personal information, please only submit the completed required documents to Human Resources via one of the following methods: One week before your first day of work Locate your netid, and set up your password and Two-Factor Authentication. Once you have completed that process, utilize your netid and Two-Factor Authentication information to complete your direct deposit information online at https://directdeposit.tennessee.edu. You will be required to upload a picture or pdf of a cancelled check or letter from your financial institution verifying your account information.
Failure to present required I-9 documents on or before your first day of employment will delay your ability to begin work.
Return completed forms via email from your UT email account to utinsurance@tennessee.edu. (Do not use personal email accounts)
Type ENCRYPT in the subject line to secure the email.
Please review the following presentations for helpful information.
VolCard How to obtain your VolCard: Your VolCard is your university ID to be used for identification purposes or access to goods and services to which you are entitled. Your VolCard is available on either an Android phone or combined iPhone and Apple Watch device. You will be able to activate your VolCard credentials on your mobile device on or after your first day of employment. Visit the VolCard website for instructions on how to activate your credentials on your selected device. Parking Permit Virtual Tours RecSports Memberships
The VolCard is your official University of Tennessee identification. The VolCard Office is located at 408 Student Services Building, 1331 Circle Park Drive. They may be reached at 865-974-3430.
A parking permit is required to park in all university owned lots and garages. To secure a parking permit visit the Parking Services office on your first day of employment. You will need vehicle information including year, make, model, and tag number. Parking Services office is located at 2121 Stephenson Drive.
You will receive an invitation to attend an Organizational Introduction. This session will provide information about the university, various programs, benefits that are available to you as an employee and how you can engage with the campus community. Organizational Introduction sessions are held via Zoom each month.
Use the calendar feature below to schedule your I-9 appointment.