Residency Classification
Determining whether you are classified as "in-state" or "out-of-state" is quite important as it greatly impacts what you will pay in tuition. For more information on residency, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site and read the official Residency Classification Guide.
State of Residency
Applicants to The University of Tennessee, Main Campus (undergraduate and graduate schools); The University of Tennessee, College of Law; and The University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine are classified as "in-state" or "out-of state" for the purpose of admission and payment of fees.
Primary Classification Officer
Each institution listed above has a residency classifier for that school or college. All inquiries regarding residency should be made to:
The University of Tennessee, Main Campus
Undergraduate School
Residency Classifier
Office of the Registrar
209 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-1189
Graduate School
Residency Classifier
Office of Graduate Admissions
201 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-1338
College of Law
Residency Classifier
College of Law
1505 W. Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-1189
College of Veterinary Medicine
Residency Classifier
College of Veterinary Medicine
2407 River Drive, Room A102
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-7354
The Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services serves as the Residency Coordinator.
The Residency Appeals Committee
If a student has addressed his or her concerns with the residency classifier and with the Residency Coordinator, he or she may then bring claims to the Residency Appeals Committee, This committee is comprised of the following:
- The Assistant Dean of Enrollment Servicesserves as an ex officio, non-voting member
- Four administrators
- Nine faculty members
- Four students (two undergraduates, two graduates)
» UT participates in the National Student Exchange Program. Students may study at participating universities without having to pay the high cost of out-of-state tuition. [Learn more]
» UT is a member of the Academic Common Market. The Academic Common Market is an agreement among Southern states for sharing unique programs. Participating states can make arrangements for their residents who are fully admitted to specific programs at UT to enroll on an in-state tuition basis if these programs are not available in the state of residence. Email us for more information.