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Topics Answered in this Article
Retiree email eligibility
Requesting a retiree email account
Staff retiree email access
Emeritus and faculty retiree access
Email access after leaving UT
Alumni email option
Overview
To request a retiree email account, staff retirees must complete the Email Request Form available through Benefits and Retirement. OIT processes requests after the completed form is submitted.
About Retiree Email
Full details about staff retiree email, including transition instructions, are available at oit.utk.edu/retiree.
- Staff Retirees* can apply for continued access to UT email; however, their email address will change to a retiree.utk.edu email address. Non-email NetID services are not included.
- Email users should regularly check their accounts to ensure account activity and stay informed about important announcements from OIT regarding the email service.
- *Retirees with active appointments in DASH will retain the use of their UT email and NetID. Departments can sponsor NetIDs for retirees who continue to serve the university; sponsored accounts must be renewed annually.
- Emeritus and Retired Faculty can apply for continued access to UT email and NetID services.
To request and set up a retiree email account, eligible retirees must complete the Email Request Form.
After completing the form, submit it to Payroll, Benefits, and Retirement using one of the following methods:
Retirees who are also UTK alumni can choose to have an alum email account instead. Learn more about Alumni email at oit.utk.edu/alumni, and call the OIT HelpDesk to get started.
If you do not request retention of your account, Knoxville-area faculty and staff will retain their UT Microsoft 365 and Google accounts for 30 days after leaving the university. Access to other NetID services, such as online pay statements, will remain available for 365 days after leaving UT.