Applying to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS C. Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). UT uses the standard ACT exam, Applying to the University of without essay, and the critical reading and mathematics subscores from Tennessee, Knoxville the SAT exam for admission decisions. The highest subscores earned This application for admission may be used to apply to the University on the ACT or SAT are used for admission consideration. of Tennessee, Knoxville, as an entering freshman degree-seeking student, as a transfer student, or as a visiting student. D. Other important factors that are considered in the holistic review of applications include school activities, community service, and awards. If you have questions, call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions The optional personal statement allows applicants to share informa- at (865) 974-2184, or visit the UT Knoxville Admissions website, tion about important personal experiences that indicate the potential www.admissions.utk.edu. for success in college. Letters of recommendation are optional and, if submitted, should provide specific information about an applicant’s Application Fee Payment potential academic success. This application must be accompanied by the $30 admission application fee, in the form of a check or money order payable to the University of Required Information Tennessee. Online applications require electronic payment of the fee. All fields, except those labeled “optional,” require information supplied by the applicant. An application cannot be processed without required If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch fees under the National School information. Applicants are encouraged to complete all optional questions. Lunch Program or eligible for a need-based fee waiver from ACT or Col- lege Board and are requesting a waiver of the application fee, you must Transcripts and Test Scores submit the fee waiver request form from your high school counselor. All applicants who have attended high school or college in the United States must have official transcripts sent from those schools to the Important Deadlines UT Office of Undergraduate Admissions. No hand-carried or faxed November 1—Priority Admission Application Deadline & documents are accepted. UT Competitive Scholarships and the Chancellor’s Honors Applicants who have completed high school or college academic work in Program Application Deadline countries outside the United States must submit transcripts of that work for Students must apply for admission (application part I) and scholarships evaluation by a company certified by the National Association of Credential (application part II) by this date in order to receive full consideration Evaluation Services (NACES), and the official evaluation report must be sent for admission, UT’s competitive scholarships, and admission to the by the company to the UT Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Chancellor’s Honors Program. UT accepts official records of ACT and SAT scores recorded on official December 1—Regular Admissions Application Deadline transcripts received from high schools and/or reported to the university by Your completed application must be submitted online by this date the testing agencies. for full consideration. UT’s ACT code is 4026. UT’s SAT code is 1843. May 1 All updated ACT/SAT scores for the purpose of determining eligibil- English Proficiency ity for UT institutional scholarships must be received by this date. All undergraduate applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent June 15 Residents whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate All final high school transcripts submitted for the purpose of determining proficiency inone of the following ways: eligibility for UT institutional scholarships must be received by this date. 1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. A minimum score of 193 (computer-based), 523 (paper-based), or 70 on the iBT Freshman Admission Criteria TOEFL (internet-based); The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has a competitive admission 2. A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing process. Applicants are considered for admission based largely on System (IELTS) exam; their academic performance and supporting credentials. 3. A minimum score of 21 on the English portion of the ACT or a score Freshman admission decisions are based on the following: of 510 on the Critical Reading portion of the SAT; A. Completion of the 14 required core academic subjects: 4. College credit (grade C or better) for English Composition 101 and 102 • 4 units of English or AP credit (score of 4 or 5) on the Literature & Composition test; • 3 units of mathematics (2 units of algebra plus 1 of advanced 5. Completion of the ELS Language Centers 112 intensive program; math, trigonometry, geometry, or calculus) 6. Completion of the UT Knoxville English Language Institute’s (ELI) core • 2 units of natural science (including at least 1 unit of biology, intensive curriculum with recommendation from the ELI faculty. chemistry, or physics) Applicants whose first language is not English may also be required to • 2 units of a single foreign language pass an English proficiency examination administered by UT prior to • 1 unit of American history initial registration. • 1 unit of European history, world history, or world geography • 1 unit of visual or performing arts International Students B. A core GPA that is computed based on the 14 units listed above. The name on your application must match your name on all official docu- Note: Course grades in these core academic subjects are weighted ments. Please inform us if your academic records are listed under a different by UT to reflect enrollment in any of the following: name. Please answer all questions regarding citizenship and first language. • Advanced Placement (AP): +1 point Transcripts of all work completed at high schools or universities outside of • International Baccalaureate (IB): +1 point the United States must be sent for evaluation to a company certified by the • College Dual Enrollment: +1 point National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), and the • Honors: +.5 point official evaluation report must be sent by the company o the UT Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transcripts of international academic work Items Necessary for Transfer Admission should not be sent by applicants to the UT Office of Undergraduate 1. Completed application Admissions. Information about admission requirements for international 2. Official transcript of all work from each college or university students may be found at http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/ attended. Transcripts of all work completed at high schools or apply/international.shtml. universities outside the United States must be sent for evaluation to a company certified by the National Association of Credential Non-Degree Students Evaluation Services (NACES), and the official evaluation report Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are applying must be sent by the company to the UT Office of Undergraduate in non-degree status are not required to submit high school transcripts Admissions. Transcripts of international academic work should not or test scores but must include proof of college degree status with their be sent by applicants to the UT Office of Undergraduate Admis- application and be approved for enrollment by the Office of Undergradu- sions. Evaluations of international college work must be “course- ate Admissions. Visit http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/ by-course” or “detailed” evaluations in order to be able to assign apply/nondegree.shtml for additional information and access to the transfer course credit. Information about admission requirements abbreviated application for non-degree admission. for international students may be found at http://admissions.utk. edu/undergraduate/apply/international.shtml. Visiting and Dual Enrollment Students 3. List of college courses in progress A college visiting student is one who is currently enrolled in a program 4. Official high school transcript at another accredited college or university and desires to enroll for one 5. GED (if applicable) with official partial high school transcript semester only at UT Knoxville. Visiting students are required to submit 6. Official SAT or ACT scores (required for students with fewer than 30 the Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee and hours of transferable work completed) to have an official college transcript or a letter of good standing from 7. Payment of a $30 nonrefundable application fee the applicant’s college or university sent directly to the UT Office of Official transcripts must be sent directly from each U.S. institution to the Of- Undergraduate Admissions. fice of Undergraduate Admissions, 320 Student Services Building, Knoxville, A high school visiting student or dual enrollment student is cur- TN 37996-0230. rently enrolled in high school and seeks to enroll part-time at UT Knoxville, based on his/her academic ability and educational need. High school Transfer Application Dates and Deadlines visiting and dual enrollment applicants should have a minimum 3.0 high Students wishing to apply must submit the application for admission by the school grade point average. Applications are subject to review, and “Application Date” indicated below. All supporting materials, including official admission is not guaranteed. transcripts, must be received by the corresponding date for a “Completed • A student who is a Tennessee

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