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@utknoxville orientation leaders tell all! When you arrive to UT, go to as many Big Orange Welcome events as you can to meet other new students, walk around campus, and find what's here for you. You'll have plenty of time to adjust to campus life, which is exactly what Big Orange Welcome is for. by @utkfirstyear

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I have LOVED seeing all of our incoming students’ CliftonStrengths! 🧡Knowing your strengths early is such a game-changer. Your unique talents can help you build confidence, find your people, and make a meaningful impact on campus from day one.We can’t wait to see how you use your strengths to grow, lead, and thrive this year. Welcome to the family! 🍊✨Scholars, we'll reach out to each of you with a prize. Check your DMs soon. #utk2030@utkstudentsuccess @utkfirstyear by @utkfirstyear

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Last week, we wrapped up our Vol 103: On-Campus Experience sessions! These were our optional, one-day sessions for incoming students and their families. 🎉With the help of our amazing campus partners, we were able to welcome over 10,000 new students and their families to Rocky Top over 12 different sessions.We can’t wait to see all new Vols back on campus in August for Big Orange Welcome! 🧡 by @utkfirstyear

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We LOVE welcoming new students to Rocky Top! 🍊 by @utkfirstyear

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The grass is always GREENer with our next group of Orientation Leaders! These students are great at making incoming students feel like family!🍊Carliyah Donelson | OL | Memphis, TN | Junior🍊Amelia Lawrence | OL | Charlotte, TN | Sophomore🍊Tripton Ridley | OL | White Pine, TN | Sophomore🍊Brady Bowman | OL | Collierville, TN | Sophomore🍊Rania Harrold | OL | Murfreesboro, TN | Junior🍊Adriana Silvestri | OL | Knoxville, TN | Sophomore 🍊Kieran Macmillan | OL | Nashville, TN | Junior🍊Jer’Ziah Hurst | TL | Knoxville, TN | Senior by @utkfirstyear

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These OLs had us at “YELLOW”. These student leaders bring the sunshine to VOL 103! 💛😊🍊Kaylee Hannah | OL | Newport, TN | Sophomore🍊Emily Shrum | OL | Lebanon, TN | Junior🍊Kate Doll | OL | Cincinnati, OH | Junior🍊Julia Jacobus | OL | Maryville, TN | Sophomore 🍊Maddy Wix | OL | Cookeville, TN | Sophomore 🍊 Brooke Burgess | TL | Dickson, TN | Junior by @utkfirstyear

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Introducing our next group of radiant Orientation Leaders! These student leaders were caught RED handed welcoming students to Rocky Top! ❤️😊🍊Mia Effler | OL | Maynardville, TN | Sophomore 🍊Emmalyn Hecht | OL | Johnson City, TN | Junior🍊Jayceon Rock | OL | Clarksville, TN | Sophomore 🍊Aidan Moloney | OL | Ona, WV | Sophomore 🍊Hannah Miller | OL | Cincinnati, OH | Sophomore 🍊Jacqueline Boyd | OL | Cleveland, TN | Sophomore 🍊Myles Davis | TL | Memphis, TN | Senior by @utkfirstyear

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Introducing our first group of amazing Orientation Leaders! You’ll never feel BLUE with this team ! 🤭💙🍊Michael LoRe | OL | Maryville, TN | Sophomore 🍊Houston Hicks | OL | Thompson’s Station, TN | Junior🍊Racquell Creasy | OL | Memphis, TN | Junior🍊Alex Fadeyi | OL | Memphis, TN | Junior🍊Josie Layne | OL | Monteagle, TN | Sophomore 🍊Lexi Rush | OL | Clarksville, TN | Junior 🍊Bella Verga | OL | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Sophomore 🍊Shivam Patel | TL | Cookeville, TN | Junior by @utkfirstyear

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Introducing our 2026 Orientation Leader Team! 🍊These student leaders have been hard at work over the summer welcoming families and students to Rocky Top! They have done months of training preparing them to become strong leaders that let all incoming students feel they are home sweet home! Follow along as we highlight our OL team! 🧡 by @utkfirstyear

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Hey New Vols! Have you registered for orientation? Your orientation is a multi-phase experience called the New Vol Experience. There are both virtual AND in-person components. Swipe through to learn more about your New Vol Experience! ➡️📲 If you have already confirmed your enrollment, check your email for instructions on how to register. For more information, check the link in our bio. Go Vols! 🍊 by @utkfirstyear

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Don’t worry there is still time to apply for one of the BEST jobs on campus!! 🫡The Peer Mentor Application closes on Wednesday, February 4 at 11:59 PM! Don’t wait until it’s too late! Tag a friend you think would make an AMAZING Peer Mentor! 🤩 by @utkfirstyear

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It’s time!!! The Peer Mentor Application is now open! We know you have been waiting all semester to apply to this leadership position to mentor new Vols next Fall! Apply at tiny.utk.edu/26PM. Applications will close February 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM. by @utkfirstyear

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