Resources

Review this page for links that will help you make the most of your college experience.

Comparing UofM and Other Institutions

• College Navigator A useful site for "comparative shopping," allowing you to view information and statistics (expenses, enrollment figures, programs/majors, financial aid, etc.) for a list of institutions you define by institution type and location (by state or by distance from a particular zip code).
  
  

UofM Resources

Enrollment Basics

• Tuition and Fees

  An overview credit hour costs and various fees associated with course enrollment. (Costs for books and supplies are not included.)

• Admissions Process

  Information on admission requirements, applications, deadlines, etc.

• Academic Retention Information

  Statistics on UofM student retention and graduation.

• Transfer Credit
• Transfer Credit Guide - Learn what you need to do in order to have credit from another institution transferred to, and evaluated by, UofM. Also view a select group of transfer equivalency tables (tables that match up UofM courses with courses deemed equivalent courses at other institutions).
  
  
• Financial Aid Process
  • Student Financial Aid Office - UofM's Financial Aid Office
  • 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA - FAFSA's quick guide to requesting federal financial aid.
    
    
• Fee Payment and Fee Payment Deadlines: UofM University & Student Business Services Fee Payment Information

  Fee payment options, plans, calendars, and deadlines.

• Residency (for paying in-state tuition)

  Criteria for Tennessee residency (in-state tuition).

• Registration
  • Overview of Registration
  • Quick Guide to Online Registration
    
    
• Selecting a Veterans Benefit

  Advice from UofM's Veterans Educational Benefits & Certification Office.

• Veterans/Active Duty Scholarships
  Information about scholarships from Veterans and MIlitary Student Services.

Academic & Degree Planning Information

• Catalogs (includes Academic Standards, Degree Plans, Course Descriptions, and more)
• UofM Catalogs
• Law School: Academic Regulations
  
  
• UMDegree

  An online degree-planning aid you can use to track your undergraduate degree progress or to look at "what if" scenarios (What if I change my major to Xxxx? What would be involved?)

Campus Life & Assistance

• Adult Student Services Center

  Information for commuter students and for students who are older than the traditional 18-21 year old group. Includes information on support groups/organizations as well as off-campus housing, transportation, and more.

• Career Services

  Offers assistance with career planning, including advice on resume writing; interview preparation; mock interviews; and internship and job search preparation.

• Childcare
  

  Information about childcare, both on campus and off-campus. 

• Counseling Center

  Counseling; psychiatric and wellness services.

• Disability Resources for Students

  Disability policies, accommodations, and services; information on the Assistive Technology Lab.

• Student Health Center

  Clinic location and hours; immunization requirements; health information and educational material.

• Tutoring (Educational Support Programs)

  Tutors are available at Educational Support Program centers across the campus. One-on-one tutoring is available; workshops, seminars, and online tutoring are available as well.

• Veterans & Military Student Services (VMSS)

  Veterans & Military Student Servicesr (VMSS) is committed to providing veterans, active-duty, National Guard, reservists and qualified dependents with the services necessary to pursue their academic and personal interests, integrate into the campus community, and ultimately ensure a successful experience.

State of Tennessee Resources

• Tennessee Department of Veteran Affairs

  News bulletins as well as information on state benefits, services, and discounts.

Federal Resources

• Veteran Affairs Home

  The Department of Veterans Affairs home page, especially valuable for links to VA forms, important notices, and locations of hospitals, clinics, and regional benefits offices.

• GI Bill® Home

  Contains information on the various programs and information on applying for benefits. The FAQs link takes you to a valuable storehouse of questions and answers.
  (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.)