Applying for Re-entry
Who Qualifies as a Re-entry Student?
Students who have a high school diploma and have been out of school for three years or who have had a three year gap in their college education at any time may apply as re-entry students.
Application Process
Step 1: Obtain an Application. You may choose any one of the following:
- Apply on-line (recommended),
- Email us to request a printed copy for delivery by mail, or
- Download a printable application (PDF)
Step 2: Complete and return the application with the application fee to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Records
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230
Students who have attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in the past are not required to pay the application fee.
Step 3: Reentry Students must meet the priority filing dates set for transfer students. Click here for list of priority filing dates.
Step 4: Have a high school transcript sent to UT from the issuing institution. If you have any college work, have each institution send an official transcript. Click here for UT's transcript policy.
Step 5: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted in support of the application.
Step 6: On a separate piece of paper, discuss any relevant work experience or training acquired since leaving school, as well as your educational objectives and any special circumstances of which you would like to inform the Admissions staff.
Step 7: Applications are reviewed on an individual basis; each student's entire academic background is considered.
» Request Information
Still need more information before you begin the application process? Fill out our online information request form.
» Application Deadlines Please check our dates & deadlines page for information regarding readmission deadlines, particularly if you were academically dismissed from UT and are applying for readmission.
» Adult Student Services
If you are returning to school as an undergraduate and are 25 years of age or older, or if you're married, a parent, or are returning to college after having been out of school for several years, you'll want to visit this website.