Academic Support at Pendergrass

Need help studying for a class or writing a paper?  Pendergrass Library offers academic support to help students be successful, including subject area tutoring, the writing center, and statistical consultations.


Subject Area Tutoring

The Office of Multicultural Student Life offers tutoring for agriculture classes on Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. and Sundays from 3-6 p.m. in Pendergrass Library Study Room E.

Click here for instructions on signing up with a tutor through GradesFirst.  Walk-in tutoring is also available.

In Spring 2016, tutors will be available for the following classes:

  • Animal Science (ANSC) 220, 330
  • Biology (BIOL) 111, 112, 150, 160
  • Chemistry (CHEM) 120, 130
  • Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries (FWF) 212, 312, 317
  • Forestry (FORS) 215, 314
  • Math 125

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is at Pendergrass Library Wednesdays from 12-2 p.m. in Study Room E.  No appointment is necessary; just walk in for help on research papers, lab reports, CVs, and more.

Also check out the Libraries’ Citation Guide for help citing sources, and Endnote and Zotero for managing your citations.


Statistical Consultations

Need help working with data?  OIT Research Support offers statistical consultations in Pendergrass Library any weekday by appointment.

Call the OIT Helpdesk at (865) 974-9900 to schedule an appointment with biostatistician Xiaocun Sun or Ann Reed.

Consultations may take place in Study Room E, the Alcove, or behind the front desk.


Still Need Help? Ask Us!

Pendergrass Library is here to help save you time, provide access to the information you need, and make the research process as easy as possible.  Please contact us with any questions, and we’ll get you the help you need.

  • Call (865) 974-7338
  • Text (865) 320-9885
  • Email agvetlib@utk.edu
  • Live chat at lib.utk.edu/agvet
  • Schedule a research consultation with a subject librarian in agriculture or veterinary medicine
  • Walk-in with questions – We are located in Room A113 of the Veterinary Medical Center, 2407 River Dr. (view map)