The University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee requires at least 120-128 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. The University of Tennessee accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, The University of Tennessee has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 72% of students who start college at The University of Tennessee finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

The University of Tennessee offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: The University of Tennessee may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At The University of Tennessee?

The University of Tennessee has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with The University of Tennessee directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The University of Tennessee

When choosing a major, The University of Tennessee students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The University of Tennessee.

Student Designed Majors

The University of Tennessee allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

The University of Tennessee does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at The University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Tennessee

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Does The University of Tennessee Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The University of Tennessee does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does The University of Tennessee Have An Online Program?

✅ The University of Tennessee has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The University of Tennessee Give AP Credit?

✅ The University of Tennessee offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The University of Tennessee Have An Honors Program?

✅ The University of Tennessee offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at The University of Tennessee.

Does The University of Tennessee Require Internships?

🟨 The University of Tennessee does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About The University of Tennessee

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The University of Tennessee Library

The main library on campus is the John C. Hodges Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The University of Tennessee

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

The University of Tennessee does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does The University of Tennessee have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

The University of Tennessee has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at The University of Tennessee include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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