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Encourage & Support Your Student

Surprise your student with a special treat!

Birthday CakesStudent Alumni Associates will deliver a personalized cake or giant chocolate chip cookie to your student's residence hall for only $20. Messages include "Happy Birthday", "Thinking of You", "Love You", and "Congratulations". Orders must be received at least 10 days before your student's special occasion. To order the "Big Orange Bash" cake or cookie online for your student, click here.

Send your student a care package for any occasion!

Hip KitsHip Kits offers college care packages and gifts for students that support and motivate a student at any time of the year. Particularly stressful times of the year include the first week of school (homesickness!), mid-semester exams, final exams, and family holidays and birthdays spent away from home. Packs are also great for celebrations - completion of a big project or paper, acing an exam, winning an award, and, of course, graduation! Prices range from $25 to $70 dollars, depending on the kit, and you can add additional individual items to any kit. Visit the Hip Kits website for more information and to order! Hip Kits was created exclusively for ARAMARK Campus Services and is powered by Beyond Bookmarks.

Purchase Your Student Something from the UT Book and Supply Store!

Bookstore ShirtOrder something online from the UT Book and Supply Stores to brighten your student's day. The UT Book and Supply Stores contain the latest in UT fashions and merchandise including novelties, clothing, accessories, and supplies. Visit their website today at https://web.dii.utk.edu/utstore/ to learn more!

Purchase Your Student Their Copy of Evolve Today

Evolve is the new face of the Volunteer Yearbook! Evolve, the annual, is created and published by students in the Department of Student Publications at UT and is a great way for students to support this timeless tradition of the University of Tennessee. The tradition of the Volunteer Yearbook began in 1897, and the Yearbook has been published annually for more than a century. Evolve, is the annual of the University and continues this long-standing tradition. Parents, purchasing your student their copy of Evolve is a great way to encourage your student! Evolve is only $10 (plus postage) and you may complete an order form by clicking here. At this time, the Department of Student Publications is unable to process electronic orders. Please print out and complete the Evolve order form and mail it to the address appearing on the form, along with your payment or credit card information. You may also call (865) 974-3231 to place your order or if you have questions.

Add money to your student's AllStar Account or Dining Dollars!

The AllStar Account is a debit account that may be used to purchase food at all Campus Dining facilities, snacks and beverages from selected soft drink and vending machines on campus, parking hang tags, VolPrinting, items at the UT Bookstore, and to pay for laundry facilities in the residence halls.

Dining Dollars can only be purchased for students currently enrolled in any meal plan program. Dining Dollars can be used at ANY Campus Dining location, including convenience and grocery stores. NO TAX is paid on purchases made with Dining Dollars!

If you would like to add money to your student's AllStar Account or Dining Dollars, you can do so online. To add money for your student, click here, follow the onscreen prompts, and choose whether you are adding money to an AllStar Account or Dining Dollars.

Honor Your Student By Dedicating A Book

Hodges LibraryHonor with Books provides a meaningful way to pay tribute to the people who enrich our lives while making an important contribution to future generations of students and faculty. With your tax-deductible gift, librarians will select a book in the subject area that you choose. This special volume is electronically book plated and since each book can only have one dedication and each book retains the dedication for its lifetime, this personalized book will stand as a lasting tribute to your honoree at the University of Tennessee. For more information on Honor with Books, please call 865-974-0037 or visit http://www.lib.utk.edu/friends/.