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Transfer Students

UT accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions. You can read more about our transfer credit policy. If you attend a Tennessee community college with an articulation agreement with UT, or you have questions about course equivalencies, you may read about the specifics of each by following the links. Transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit after the student is admitted.

The Transfer Admission Decision with 30 or more Transferrable Hours:

If a student has 30 or more transferrable hours, the admission decision is based on college GPA in only the course work which will transfer to UT. GPA must be at least 2.0 as figured by UT for admission. Students must also have met the 14 core academic requirements from high school.

Note: All transfer applicants must have at least 15 completed transferable hours earned at the time of application.

The Transfer Admission Decision with 30 or fewer Transferrable Hours:

If a student has fewer than 30 transferrable hours, the admission decision is based on GPA in courses completed in college or university, high school GPA, and either ACT or SAT test scores. The college transfer GPA must be be at least 2.5 as figured by UT for admission. Transfer students must also have met the 14 core academic requirements from high school.

Note: All transfer applicants must have at least 15 completed transferrable hours earned at the time of application.

Application Information for Transfer Students:

Any transfer applicant who has been suspended or dismissed by their last institution will not be considered for admission regardless of hours earned and transferable GPA.

When a student applies, a preliminary evaluation of the GPA is completed for an admission decision. After a student is admitted, the official evaluation of transfer credit is completed. A copy of the evaluation is mailed to the student.

Don't forget about priority filing dates! Remember to apply early!

Step 1: Obtain an Application:

Step 2: Complete and return the application with the application fee by the priority filing date. If you are applying for housing, enclose the housing application and application fee. If you are applying for a scholarship, complete and return the scholarship application with your admissions application. (Please refer to the application for fee amounts)

Step 3: Have high school transcripts (and GED transcripts if applicable) sent directly from the issuing institution to UT. Read our transcript policy for more details. Transfer students who graduated from high school prior to 1989 or with 60 or more semester hours of transferable credit are exempt from high school course unit requirements (except for one unit of American History) but are still required to submit a transcript. Other transfer applicants with more than one deficiency in high school course unit requirements are not typically admitted to the University.

Step 4: Have college transcripts sent directly from each institution you have attended. Read our transfer credit policy for information on transferable course credit.

Step 5: Have your ACT or SAT test scores sent to UT if you have fewer than 30 transferrable hours. If your scores are printed on your transcript, it is considered an official score. Transfer students who have 30 transfer hours or more are not required to do so.

Step 6: In 2-3 weeks you will receive notification of your admission decision by mail. Following admission, your transcripts will be evaluated and you will receive notification by mail of any transfer credit you have received.

Step 7: Admitted students should contact the Office of Orientation with any questions about getting acquainted with UT.

A Closer Look

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Still need more information before you begin the application process? Fill out our online information request form.

» What is an Articulation Agreement? An articulation agreement allows you to tranfer to UT after completing an associate degree at a participating Tennessee community college. [Learn more]

» When do we evaluate transfer credit?
College transcripts are evaluated after a transfer student is admitted to UT. Upon completion of evaluation, the student will receive a written confirmation of the evaluation detailing transfer credit received. [Learn more]

» Students transferring to UT must earn at least 60 semester hours of credit at a four-year college or university and the last 30 semester hours of credit at UT.

» I took placement exams and did well. How does UT determine credits? [Learn more]