Undergraduate
Admissions Blog

UT Knoxville’s rising retention, graduation rates, and investments in student experience reflect a campus that is committed to student potential and success. The Fall 2026 class will join a community ready to support learning, growth, and meaningful experiences. Our approach to admissions connects students with opportunities to contribute, learn, and succeed—while identifying and supporting pathways that give…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has a competitive and academically selective admissions process. Due to the limited space available on campus, not all applicants will be offered admission. Each applicant is important to us and is reviewed at least twice by the admissions committee using a holistic review process. It is unlikely for the admission appeal committee to grant an admissions appeal…

The University of Tennessee offers three invitation-only Pathway Programs to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their college-readiness before earning guaranteed transfer admission into any non-competitive program the following year. Students invited to participate in these programs are either initially denied first-year admission or offered a spot on our waitlist.  Each program is unique in its offerings, allowing students to sit in the driver’s seat to choose their preferred road…