Hear what it’s like to be a Baker Student.
Baker undergraduates have immersive program opportunities in Knoxville, Nashville, Washington, DC, and Japan. Our Master of Public Policy and Administration program has a 100 percent job placement rate.
Hear how the Baker School provides mentorship support and prepares you for a career.
The Baker School’s professional connections and internship opportunities allow qualified Baker Schools students to get hands-on experience as early as their freshman year. Baker students work side-by-side with policymakers in Knoxville, Nashville, Washington, DC, and abroad.
We’ve designed the School to be your second home on Tennessee’s flagship campus.
Curious about what life is like at the Baker School? Students can access resources and workshops to help them navigate a variety of professional settings and post-graduation opportunities.
Learn more about the Baker Student Experience and the programs available.


Be part of the solution.
The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs is the first and only school of its kind in Tennessee. We offer belonging and purpose for every student with the Volunteer’s resolve to solve problems and make things better.