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 12. 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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Step 1: Choose How to Apply
On-campus and in-person classes: you can apply via our Go Vols application or on the Common App
Fully online: learn how to be a Vols Online student here!
The updated application for spring, summer, and fall is available in early August each year. The $50 application fee can be paid online when you submit your application, or you can pay by money order.
Step 2: Submit College Transcripts & Complete Your Application
UT is required to have a transcript on file from each college you’ve attended, even if it was a summer school or dual-enrollment course at a community college.
You can ask your institution to send your official transcripts electronically to undergradtranscripts@utk.edu, or physically mailed to:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
320 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0230
UT will accept transfer credit of similar course work from accredited institutions and will conduct a preliminary evaluation of your transfer GPA once you’ve applied. After you’re admitted, UT will complete an official evaluation of your transfer credit.
A completed application includes:
- A submitted application
- A paid application fee
- Official college/university transcripts from all schools attended
Additional material as requested:
- International transcript evaluation
- High school transcript
- Standardized test scores
- Proof of English Proficiency
You can verify missing and received items through your Go Vols Portal.
Academically Suspended or Dismissed Applicants
Any transfer applicant who has been academically suspended or dismissed by the last institution they attended will not be considered for admission, regardless of the hours earned and transferable GPA
International Transcripts
You must submit your official transcripts of any academic work completed outside of the US to a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) evaluation agency. A detailed or course-by-course evaluation and a calculated college grade point average (GPA) is required for all college work completed in a country outside the US. UT will only be able to process your application after receiving the necessary report from the evaluation company.
Companies offering these evaluation services include:
Step 3: Receive Your Admission Decision
You will receive your admission decision four to six weeks after we receive your completed application and transcripts. Your decision will be available along with any next steps needed in your Go Vols Portal.
We will begin releasing Spring 2024 decisions mid-fall. Summer and Fall 2024 decisions will be released mid-December, then rolling from that point forward.
Admissions Dates for Transfer Students
Fall Entry
| July 1 | Application Completion Deadline |
| August 1 | Confirmation Deadline |
Spring Entry
| December 15 | Application Completion Deadline |
| January 12 | Confirmation Deadline |
Summer Entry
| April 15 | Application Completion Deadline |
| May 15 | Confirmation Deadline |
In-State Transfers
Out-of-State Transfers
Guaranteed Transfer Admission
Course Equivalency Tables
UT has provided course equivalency tables so students can see how courses may transfer. UT encourages students to keep syllabi for courses listed on their institution’s equivalency table as LD or UD elective credit. Students will need this information if they choose to petition for equivalent academic credit. For more information, see Evaluation of Course Credit.
Tables have been developed to provide students with information on how courses from their institutions transfer to UT.
UT has provided me with a seamless transition, offering exceptional support services and a warm campus atmosphere, making my time here as a Volunteer a time I will never forget.
Skyler Haas
Newhall, CA
Additional Transfer Resources
Prior Learning Credits
Did you know that you could already have college credit? Good scores on college placement exams are not required for admission to UT—but they can earn you college credit and a head start on your academic career!
Resources for Veterans
UT offers assistance and guidance to service members, veterans, and dependents using VA educational benefits wishing to continue their education on Rocky Top.
Tennessee Reverse Transfer
Earn your associate degree while you work on pursuing your bachelor’s degree!
Tennessee Reverse Transfer Program allows students who transferred to a participating Tennessee four-year institution after completing more than 25 percent of the required college level credits for an associate degree at a participating Tennessee community college to combine college credits from both institutions and apply them toward an associate degree.
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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