The University of Tennessee, Knoxville continues to receive an increase in applications every year, and as such, our admissions process is competitive and academically selective. 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 because of the thorough application review process. UT only considers granting an appeal if new and compelling information is provided. For more information about our Fall 2025 admissions decision release, click here.
To Appeal
Please contact your admissions counselor for more information on the appeal process. You will need to provide them with a summarization of the new and compelling information that you feel positively impacts your admissions decision. This could be one of the following:
- A large increase in GPA (provided via submitting an updated SRAR)
- Increase in ACT/SAT scores
- Other information academic in nature or unusual circumstance
Appeals will not be reviewed unless new information is provided. Information we will NOT consider includes:
- An appeal letter written by anyone other than the student
- ACT and SAT scores from exams taken after February of the student’s senior year
- An increase in extracurricular and/or non-school-related activities
- An in-person interview
Based on the conversation with your admissions counselor, you will be given access to the appeal form in your Go Vols Portal under the Resource tab.
Your appeal requires that you complete the form and attach ALL additional documentation not considered in your initial admission application. This form and additional documentation must be submitted via your Go Vols Portal by April 7, 2025. Students can expect to receive an appeal decision by April 16, 2025. All decisions for the appeal made to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions are final.
When submitting the Appeal Form via your Go Vols Portal, you should have any of the below documentation ready to submit with the Appeals Form. Information submitted separately (after the appeal form is submitted) will not be considered.
- Letter requesting the appeal and stating the new information you feel will affect the admissions decision
- Unofficial Score report which shows the complete test score you are adding to your file (ACT and/or SAT)
- Unofficial transcripts which show your high school record in addition to the new grades (mid-year grade reports or report cards are not accepted)
- Documentation of information not considered in the initial decision
Future Transfer Opportunities
It is unlikely for the admission appeal committee to fully grant an admissions appeal because of the thorough application review process. If you begin the pursuit of your academic and career goals at another university, we hope you will consider applying as a transfer student to complete your degree at UT.
Each year, UT welcomes more than a thousand transfer students to the Volunteer family. More information about programs, opportunities, and scholarships available for transfer students can be found at transfer.utk.edu.