UT Promise students are required to complete 8 hours of community service each semester to remain eligible for UT Promise. Volunteer activities must meet all three of the following criteria to count towards your community service hours for UT Promise.

• Meet a community need that directly benefits the larger public or external community beyond your campus.
• Be offered through organizations such as nonprofit, government agency, not-for-profit school, mutual aid organization, not-for-profit healthcare organization or campus-approved projects.
• Be non-compensated

Community Service Deadlines

• Fall semester deadline: to be eligible for fall semester, service hours must be completed and submitted between December 2 and June 1.
• Spring Semester Deadline: to be eligible for spring semester, service hours must be completed and submitted between June 2 and December 1.
• No additional service hours are required if you take summer or winter short-term courses.

For questions about UT Promise Community Service, please email: Kassidy Harris, kharr164@utm.edu

For questions about UT Promise Financial Aid, please email: Financialaid@utm.edu

For questions about what UT Promise scholarship entails, how to apply, and maintain eligibility, please email utpromise@tennessee.edu.

This request form is intended for individuals who need official documentation to verify participation in service opportunities coordinated through the Center for Student Engagement.

Once you have submitted your request, you will receive a verification letter via email.

Please note:

• This form is only for service activities organized through the Center for Student Engagement.
• Requests for verification of service completed outside of our office will be denied. For those opportunities, please contact your service provider directly for documentation.
• We encourage you to participate in all service opportunities available. However, official verification can only be provided for events planned through our office.

If you have additional questions, please contact Kassidy Harris at kharr164@utm.edu.

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