At Johnson, education is not reduced to academic competence alone. The kingdom of God will not be extended by the degrees framed and hanging on our graduates’ walls, but by the lives they live, being transformed with ever-increasing glory into the likeness of Christ, which is the work of the Spirit (2 Cor. 3:18). Our students’ spiritual formation, therefore, is vital to our mission and is a significant focus for our trustees, administration, faculty, and staff. To this end, the chapel program is integral to a Johnson University education, and regular attendance is required for graduation.

During the school year, the Johnson community gathers every Tuesday and Thursday morning for chapel services. Chapel is an opportunity to regularly set all other distractions aside, to focus our collective hearts and minds on Christ, and, by his Spirit, to worship and commune with God as one campus body.

Chapel services include prayer, singing, and a variety of speakers ranging from visiting missionaries, ministers, community leaders, and other special guests to JU’s own faculty, staff, and students.

Each year both campuses share a theme that guides the texts and topics of chapel. On Wednesday mornings, students participate in chapel groups that challenge students to grow in relationship with Jesus and with others.

Amount:
$1,000 annually

Requirements:
• Full-time degree-seeking student
• First-generation college student (neither parent has a college degree)
• SAI of 7500 or less

Johnson University offers a Textbook Lending Library to help students reduce the cost of required course materials. While we may not have every textbook needed for every course, the resources available through our lending library can help offset expenses for eligible students.

The Textbook Lending Library is located in the Academic Support Center, Richardson Hall 235.

For more information about available textbooks or eligibility, please contact Kelly Estes at [email protected].

Provides mentorship and support to first-generation college students, connecting you with an experienced upperclassman who serves as a role model, mentor and resource throughout your first year at Johnson. Our program can help you:

• Make a new contact at JU who can help support your success.
• Meet other first-generation students and build a sense of community.
• Stay on track by providing you with the support and direction you need to succeed at JU.
• Connect you to available resources on and off campus.
• Discuss concerns or challenges you may experience as a first-generation college student.
• Build strong relationships with faculty and staff throughout campus.
• Gain individualized mentorship, support and direction from a fellow student.

If you are a first gen student and are interested in becoming a first gen mentor email Kelly Estes at [email protected].

What is the Peer Mentor Program?

The purpose of the SDS Peer Mentor Program is to help new UTK students who are registered with SDS become knowledgeable about and comfortable with the campus, SDS, and college life in general by pairing them with a returning student who is also registered with SDS.  The goal of the program is to assist students with their transition to college throughout the fall semester and to give them a sense of mattering and belonging within the University of Tennessee, Knoxville community.

What are the benefits of the program?

The Peer Mentor Program offers Mentees opportunities to:

• Increase a sense of connectedness and belonging to campus and peers
• Gain confidence and decrease anxiety during the transition to college
• Improve academic skills and grades
• Receive guidance from experienced JU students about utilizing accommodations and communicating with faculty
• Learn about the resources on campus

The Peer Mentor Program offers Mentors opportunities to:

• Develop leadership and interpersonal skills
• Be a true Royal in service to others
• Enhance your resume

What will I do as a participant in the program?

The requirements of the program are actually quite simple and are meant to allow participants’ unique interests and needs to be honored:

• Meet once per week to talk about how things are going and discuss guidance and resources
• Develop and achieve goals for the semester with the support and guidance of a mentor
• Communicate throughout the week as questions and needs arise
• Receive and give support on topics such as campus activities, academics, accommodation use, and working with faculty
• Participate in at least one campus activity together during the semester

How do I join?

For Mentees:

Mentees will receive an invitation to request a mentor or they can contact Kelly Estes, Director of Disability Services to request a mentor ([email protected]).

For Mentors:

• Information about the Peer Mentor Program is provided through an invitation from the Director of Academic Support and Disability Services .  Prospective mentors may then sign up for an information session to learn more about the program requirements.  The Director will determine the eligibility of the candidate and contact the prospective candidate.
• How to Schedule to Take a Test in the Academic Support Center (ASC)
• Talk to your professor to ask how they would like to request to take your test in the ASC
• Go to https://johnsonu.mywconline.com (if you do not have an account, please create an account)
• Sign up for a time slot on the schedule and save
• Then you will report to the Academic Support Center on the day and time you schedule the test
• It is very important to schedule tests early, especially during midterms and finals week
• If you have questions or issues, please reach out to the ASC at [email protected] or call 865-251-2426