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Bachelor of University Studies
Online B.U.S. Admissions
Students admitted to the online B.U.S. degree program are expected to have completed at least 60 hours of credit from an accredited post-secondary institution. These students may have attended a college or university for two years or have attained an AA degree or an AAS degree from a community college. Students eligible for admission to the online B.U.S. should fit into one of the categories below:
Returning Student Admission
Students who have previously attended UT Martin must complete a new application for admission but are not required to pay the $25 application fee. Students who have attended another college(s) since enrollment at UT Martin must have a transcript(s) forwarded to the Admissions Office. A readmitted student must meet the high school unit requirements effective at the time of his or her first enrollment.
Transfer Student Admission
A transfer student must have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be admitted to the university. A transcript from each college or university attended as well as an official high school transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions at UT Martin. Transcripts must be submitted, even if no credit was earned. All passing grades are accepted for transfer.
International Student Admission
To apply for admission to the university, each international student will be required to provide the evidence of English proficiency as indicated by a minimum score of 500 on the test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The test results should be sent to the Office of International Programs by Educational Testing Service or by the student. *Applications and other forms and information may be obtained from The Office of International Programs by visiting its web site or by writing to Director of International Programs, International Programs, Suite, 144 Gooch Hall, The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238.
Beyond the TOEFL minimum score, international students must meet the same requirements as other students for regular, transfer, transient, or non-traditional status.
Transient Students
Students enrolled in another college or university who wish to take courses at UT Martin must have a "letter of good standing" sent to the Office of Admissions from the registrar at their present institution. If you do not meet the requirements for admission to the online B.U.S. program, please contact a BUS academic advisor.
How to Apply
To apply for admissions, please click here to go directly to the admissions form. When you have satisfied all the requirements for admission, you will be given a pin number and security password, which will allow you to register for online courses being offered through UT New College. APPLY NOW!
NOTE: International students may not currently apply online. Please refer to the International Student section on this page.
M.S. in Agriculture & Natural Resources Systems Management
Applicants may be admitted as degree seeking (Unconditional, Conditional, or Unclassified) or non-degree as listed below. Degree-seeking applicants must meet the university requirements listed in the catalog under "Types of Admission". For complete information on admission procedures and requirements for graduate students, students should refer to pages 410-414 of the 2003- 2004 UTM University Catalog.
More information can be obtained at the Graduate Studies Web site.
The minimum acceptable combined score (verbal plus quantitative) for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is 650; a score of 850 is required for unconditional admission. Detailed admission requirements are contained in the pdf file linked below.
For more information on the General GRE visit their website at the following address: www.gre.org .
MSANR Admission Requirements (*.pdf format)
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Advanced Program – Elementary or Secondary, for experienced or certified teachers.
Initial Licensure – Elementary, Secondary or Comprehensive, for those who have an undergraduate degree in a field other than education, or those who have not completed licensure.
Counseling – Community or School Counseling
Administration and Supervision - for those who have successful teaching experience and who are seeking positions in educational administration.
Subject Area – for those that are seeking to study in a specific area, such as English, History, etc.; can be licensure or non-licensure
Item Needed for Admission |
Advanced Program (Elem. or Second.) |
Counseling (School or Community) |
Initial Licensure (Elem., Secondary |
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Application Fee $30.00 (not required for graduate students that are readmitting) |
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Application for Graduate Studies |
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GRE General Scores |
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Official Transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate institutions previously attended (Copy can be submitted for evaluation. Certified copy will need to be submitted for application) |
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Transcript Evaluation (may be needed for other programs, if the student is seeking a certification in a different area) |
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Three Letters of Support (See page 426 of the 2005-2006 UTM Catalog) |
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Copy of Teaching License (degree |
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Current Copy of Resume |
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Letter of Application with (degree seeking only) |
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Interview (degree seeking only) |
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Essay (2 typed pages) (degree seeking only) |
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There are two types of students within the Graduate Program. A degree seeking student who wishes to obtain a Master’s and a Non-Degree seeking student who wants to add an endorsement or take various classes without obtaining a Master’s.
Requirements for Degree-Seeking Student
Unconditional Admission
Minimum qualifying examination score listed below.
GRE
Verbal 450
Quantitative 530
Writing 3.5
Conditional Admission
Minimum qualifying examination score listed below.
GRE
Verbal 360
Quantitative 410
Writing 3.5
Requirements for Non-Degree Seeking Students
Unclassified Admission
Applicants for degree-seeking status who meet the minimum GPA requirements for conditional admission but cannot provide a satisfactory official qualifying exam score may be granted unclassified admission. Unclassified students may enroll for one semester only and for a maximum of six semester hours. They must achieve a 3.00 Cum GPA. Continued
enrollment as a degree-seeking student after the initial semester is subject to satisfactory completion of the requirements for conditional or unconditional admission in place when the student desires to re-enroll. If the student cannot satisfy the conditional admission requirements, future enrollment must be in the non-degree category.
In order to serve the educational needs of individuals who wish to undertake graduate study without pursuing a degree, an applicant with an earned degree may be admitted as non-degree if he/she meets one of the following requirements:
1. Cum GPA—at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA on all work attempted prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree (4.00 scale), or
2. Sr Yr GPA—at least a 3.00 GPA on the last 30 semester hours attempted in the baccalaureate degree (all work will be computed for the number of semesters necessary to total the last 30 semester hours), or
3. at least a 3.00 GPA on the Sr Yr plus any post-baccalaureate, upper-division and/or graduate courses (courses included in the Sr Yr calculation may be repeated to raise the GPA to 3.00), or
4. completed a graduate degree from an accredited institution.
Applicants not meeting any of the above requirements must have the minimum graduate qualifying examination score and approval of the graduate committee in the intended major.
Non-degree students must meet all course prerequisites and receive permission to register for the course from the appropriate graduate coordinator(s).
If a non-degree student later wishes to pursue a degree, the student must:
1. meet the college's graduate qualifying examination minimum score, and
2. receive approval of the college's graduate committee, and
3. have a bachelor's degree with a 2.50 Cum GPA (2.70 for unconditional admission in Agricultural Operations Management or Education) and a 3.00 GPA in graduate work attempted, or
4. have a bachelor's degree with a 3.00 Sr Yr GPA and a 3.00 Cum GPA on graduate work attempted at UT Martin, or
5. have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.00 GPA on the Sr Yr plus any post-baccalaureate, upper-division and/or graduate courses; and have a 3.00 Cum GPA on graduate work attempted at UT Martin. (Any courses included in the Sr Yr calculation may be repeated to raise the GPA to 3.00.)
Upon admission to a graduate degree program, a maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit (with at least a "B" in each course) earned as a non-degree and/or unclassified student may be accepted in a degree program. If a student is admitted into a degree program from non-degree status, the date of the earliest course approved for graduate credit will be used as the beginning of the six-year time limit toward completion.
M.S. in Engineering Management
Admission Requirements for Chattanooga
Applicants must:
1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent*;
2. Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 in the senior year;
3. Have a minimum of 550 paper-based, or 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based TOEFL score or 6.0 on the IELTS for international students*;
4. Submit a letter of recommendation from a senior manager or a professor;
5. Submit official transcripts from each institution previously attended;
6. Complete the Graduate School application form and pay the non-refundable fee http://www.utc.edu/Administration/GraduateSchool/application/GraduateApplication2007.pdf.
Submit all application materials to the Graduate School:
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The Graduate School
615 McCallie Avenue
103 Race Hall, Dept. 5305
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403-2598
Phone: (423) 425-4666
Fax: (423) 425-5223
To ensure adequate consideration, the applicant should submit the completed application and supporting credentials to the Graduate School office at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester for which admission is desired.
*International applicants must submit all application materials to the International Students Office:
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Office of International Student Services
201 Hooper Hall, Dept. 4755
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: (423) 425-2110
Fax: (423) 425-5223
To ensure adequate consideration, the international applicant should submit the completed application and supporting credentials to the Internatioanl Student Services office at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester for which admission is desired.
All application credentials become the property of the University and are neither returnable nor forwardable to other institutions.
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