Admission requirements
Readmission Students

If you previously attended UT or graduated as a degree-seeking students however you had a break in enrollment or graduated, you are a readmission application.

Types of Readmission Applicants

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Former Student in Good Standing

If you attended UT for at least one semester and left in good academic standing, you will be readmitted once we receive and review your application.

Former Student on Academic Probation

If you left UT while on academic probation but did not get academically dismissed, you will be readmitted once we receive and review your application.

Former Student Who Was Academically Dismissed

If you were academically dismissed from UT, please submit an application along with supporting document showing evidence of academic or situation changes that are relevant to your academic performance. Applications are reviewed individually for a readmission decision.

Former Student Who Was Disciplinarily Separated  

If you were disciplinarily separated from UT, please submit an application and work with Student Conduct & Community Standards to ensure all terms of any sanctions are up to date.  Applications are reviewed individually for a readmission decision and should be submitted prior to the deadline for the intended term. 

Readmission
Important Dates

Good Standing Deadlines

Jan. 1

Spring Entry

May 15

Summer Entry

Aug. 1

Fall Entry

Academic Dismissal or Disciplinary Separation Deadlines

Nov. 2

Spring Entry

Apr. 1

Summer Entry

June 1

Fall Entry

Readmission Application Checklist

Follow these steps to apply for readmission:

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  • Submit a Go Vols application 
  • Provide the $30 readmission fee. If you would like to request a waiver, please submit the fee waiver request form
  • If you were academically dismissed from UT, please provide supporting documentation showing evidence of academic or situational changes relative to your academic performance.
  • If you are disciplinarily separated from UT, please begin the process of readmission before your separation return date and contact Student Conduct & Community Standards to ensure all terms of any sanctions are complete. 
  • If you attended another institution prior to your application, please send a copy of your transcript to the address below so we may award you transfer credit for your completed coursework:

The University of Tennessee
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230


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Admissions Dates for Readmission Applicants

Spring Entry

January 1Good Standing Deadline
November 2Academic Dismissal or Disciplinary Separation Deadlines 

Summer Entry

May 15Good Standing Deadline
April 1Academic Dismissal or Disciplinary Separation Deadlines 

Fall Entry

August 1Good Standing Deadline
June 1Academic Dismissal or Disciplinary Separation Deadlines 

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