Admission requirements
Transfer Students
We’re excited you want to continue your college education at UT! Whether you’re coming from another university or community college, we’re here to make your transition to Rocky Top an easy one.
Why UT?
More than 1,500 transfer students join our Volunteer family every year! With 360+ degree programs and hundreds of student organizations, it’s easy to see why. Research and hands-on learning experiences are at the core of our academic programs so you’re ready to tackle what comes next. Plus, nearly half of UT students graduate with little to no debt and are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation!
Transfer
Important Dates
Jul. 1
Fall Entry
Application Completion Deadline
Dec. 15
Spring Entry
Application Completion Deadline
Apr. 15
Summer Entry
Application Completion Deadline
Confirmation Deadlines: Fall Entry is August 1. Spring Entry is January 15. Summer Entry is May 15.
*A completed application includes application, application fee, official college/university transcripts from all schools attended, and any other material being requested (i.e., international transcript evaluation, high school transcript, test scores, etc.). You can verify missing and received items through your Go Vols Portal.
Transfer Student Application Process
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Application Requirements for Specific Programs
Some of our programs require more than an application to UT. Learn more below about program specific requirements.
College of Architecture and Design
A portfolio of your artwork is not required but is recommended. Admission decisions are made holistically by faculty of the School of Architecture or School of Interior Architecture.
Natalie L. Haslam College of Music
Depending on the concentration you choose, you may be required to audition and/or interview. Additional information for transfer students is available from the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music.
College of Nursing
Transfer students applying to the College of Nursing should complete the undergraduate transfer application and the NursingCAS application. The NursingCAS application is not required for students applying to the Online RN to BSN program. For all nursing transfer applicants, admission decisions are made by the College of Nursing. Additional information is available from the College of Nursing.
Tickle College of Engineering
Transfer students, including internal UT transfers, must meet the minimum requirements stated below to be considered for admission to a major within the college. These minimum standards for consideration do not guarantee being admitted to the major. The final admission decision for the major resides with the department head or designee.
- Must have earned a minimum 2.8 cumulative average and a C or better in each of these specific courses or their equivalent: English 101 , Chemistry 122-123 (for Computer Science students: Computer Science 101 and 102 or equivalents), and Math 132 or Math 141 (and subsequent courses in the three sequences, if taken). If the student has completed any Physics course, they must have earned a grade of C or better.
- The overall record will be evaluated for quality and seriousness of purpose. An excessive number of withdrawals, incompletes, repeated courses, or failures may result in denial.
Any UT student desiring association with one of the departments in the Tickle College of Engineering should go to the Engineering Advising Office. An advising session is held with the major items of consideration being the same as for external transfer students.
If external transfer students are denied admission to the Tickle College of Engineering, the student must contact Undergraduate Admissions to declare a new major for admission to UT.
College of Social Work
Only transfer students who have earned 60 credit hours and an Associate of Art (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited community college are eligible to apply and participate in the Online BSSW Program. For all Online BSSW applicants, the admission decision is made by the College of Social Work.
Other Competitive Programs
Transfer students interested in the Haslam College of Business or Teacher Licensure programs should refer to the links below for additional information.
In-State Transfers
Out-of-State Transfers
Guaranteed Transfer Admission
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Additional Transfer Resources
Transfer Admissions FAQs
We understand applying for admission can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you along the way.
Where do I send my official transcripts?
The University of Tennessee
Undergraduate Admissions
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230
-OR-
undergradtranscripts@utk.edu
I want to use a Tennessee Transfer Pathway. How do I find out more information about my options?
Visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathway website for information about the pathways process for students from a public Tennessee community college.
Who do I need to contact about what courses I need to take to complete my Volunteer Core requirements?
If you have not yet applied to UT, please review the Volunteer Core section of the Undergraduate Catalog. For admitted students, please contact your UT academic advisor.
Ready to Apply?
We can’t wait to review your application for admission! Create a Go Vols account to start your application, or choose the University of Tennessee, Knoxville on your Common Application!
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Application Status
After you submit your application, check your status by logging into your Go Vols Portal. Check your portal often to review your missing items checklist and upload required documents we need in order to make an admissions decision.
You will receive an email instructing you to check your Go Vols Portal once we’ve made an admissions decision!
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