Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  College is a big investment, and we are ready to invest in your future! More than 80 percent of our students receive financial aid and scholarships from federal, state, and private sources. Scholarships Several merit and need-based scholarships are available to incoming transfer students. You must first complete the transfer student scholarship application. https://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships/transfers/
• Tuition and Fees:
  Tuition: In-State: 13,244; Out-of-State: 31,664 On-campus Room and Board: 12,150

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, accepts transfer students for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 3,594
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 2,783
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 77.4%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 1,482
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Public Policy and Administration Concentration & Cultures and Societies. http://completeonline.utk.edu

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  We are committed to reviewing all transfer applications for admission. Transfer applicants should have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in transferable academic-level coursework. Students are encouraged to include personal statements and any other supporting documentation that will strengthen their application in addition to their academic coursework.
• Official Transcripts:
  If you have completed fewer than 24 semester hours, a high school transcript is required.
• SAT Scores:
  Have your ACT or SAT test scores sent if you have fewer than 24 transferable hours. If your scores are printed on your transcript, it is considered an official score.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Transfer application review is a holistic process. Letters of recommendation are not required but are recommended, especially for students who have overcome hurdles.
• Essay:
  A personal statement is optional, but highly recommended. Personal statements should talk about the desired major, academic successes, growth opportunities and future career goals.
• Application Fee:
  There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee
• Interview:
  An interview is not required.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, or Associate of Science in Teaching with a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from a regionally accredited community college are guaranteed admission into non-competitive programs.
• Other Requirements:
  Competitive programs in Tickle College of Engineering, the College of Nursing, the College of Architecture and Design, and the College of Arts and Science such as Kinesiology require competitive academic performance including GPA.
• Apply Here:
  https://vip.utk.edu

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credit will be granted only for college level non-remedial courses in which a grade of D- or better was earned. Many UT programs require a grade of C or higher in courses in the major.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Students transferring to UT must earn at least 60 semester hours of credit at a four-year college or university and the last 30 semester hours of credit at UT.