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Non-Degree, Visiting & Dual Enrollment Students

Which of the following best describes you?

Non-degree Seeking Student - A student who already has been awarded a Bachelor's degree and does not want to obtain another undergraduate degree may take classes as a Non-degree Seeking Student. Non-degree Seeking students are not eligible to receive Financial Aid. [That's me!]

Visiting Student - A student who attends another college or university as a full time student in good standing and who intends to return that college may attend UT for one semester as a Visiting Student. [That's me!]

High School Visiting or Dual Enrollment Student - High school students may attend UT as part-time visiting students or dual enrollment students with the permission of their parents, principal, and guidance counselor, and the approval of the Director of Admissions. [That's me!]

Non-degree Seeking Students

Persons who have earned a bachelor's degree may apply for admission as non-degree students.  If you have previously enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you will need to complete the Readmission Application. Non-degree applicants must submit a paper copy of the Non-Degree Application, available in pdf format here, and the $30.00 application fee by the following deadlines:

  • Fall – August 5
  • Spring – December 5
  • Summer (1st and Full Sessions) – May 15
  • Summer (2nd Session) – June 15

Availability of courses is not guaranteed, and early application will help to ensure that the applicant will be able to register for desired courses.  The online timetable of classes has lists of classes with class times for upcoming semesters.  Courses that have prerequisites may not be available to non-degree students without proof that prerequisite college coursework has been completed.

Non-degree students who later decide to pursue a degree program at UT must submit an application for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Note: Non-degree students are not eligible to receive federal or state financial aid or merit-based or need-based scholarships from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Visiting Students

Step 1: Obtain an Application. You may choose any one of the following:

Step 2: Complete and return the application with the application fee by the priority filing date to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Records
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230

Step 3: Ask the registrar of the institution you currently attend to send a letter of good standing or college transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.


High School Visiting & Dual Enrollment Students

A high school visiting student or dual enrollment student is currently enrolled in high school and seeks to enroll part-time at UT based on his/her academic ability and educational need.  High school visiting and dual enrollment students should have a minimum 3.0 high school grade point average.  Applications are subject to review, and admission is not guaranteed.
 
A student who is a Tennessee resident will complete the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant (TDEG) form instead of the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Step 1: Obtain a copy of the TDEG form online or from the guidance office at your high school.

Step 2: Submit the completed TDEG form to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
attn: Norma Harrington
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN  37996-0230

For questions or information please contact Norma Harrington, (865) 974-2184.

A student who is not a Tennessee resident must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission along with the application fee, official high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and written permission by his/her parents and the school principal or counselor.  Applicants must indicate in question 28 that they are high school visiting students.

Step 1: Obtain an Application. You may choose any one of the following:

Step 2: Complete and return the application with the application fee by the priority filing date to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Records
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230

Step 3: Have an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores sent from your high school to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You are required to have a 3.2 grade point average in order to apply as a High School Visiting Student.

Step 4: Submit letters of permission from your parents, principal, and guidance counselor.

 

 

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