Welcome to TTU’s School of Agriculture

Message from the Director

Welcome to the School of Agriculture at Tennessee Tech. We offer students an opportunity to earn a B.S. in Agriculture in a program that is large enough and diverse enough to meet their needs on a friendly campus where students and faculty members work together to learn about the exciting world of agriculture. The friendly atmosphere helps students quickly feel at home and focus their efforts on learning.

Students studying in the School of Agriculture can choose from among a wide range of concentrations in preparation for diverse and exciting careers. Upon receipt of their degrees they are prepared to enter many exciting careers in agriculture or agriculturally related fields, or they may choose to pursue graduate degrees or continue studying for a professional degree. Past graduates can be found in positions as varied as veterinarians, park rangers, golf course superintendents, government officials, business owners, county agents, conservationists, university professors, military officers, high school teachers, consultants, agricultural product or equipment sales, bankers, farm managers, herdsmen, and many others.

The academic program is supported by our farms, horticultural greenhouses, and the Hyder-Burks Pavilion. These facilities offer many opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience. Faculty offices, classrooms and laboratories, including a modern computer lab, are located in South Hall, making it convenient for students to interact with other agriculture students in their daily routines.

The School of Agriculture is able to offer a number of scholarships to incoming students as well as to students already enrolled in the program. Application for scholarships can be done online by clicking on the agriculture scholarship page when applying for university scholarships.

Student clubs and organizations in agriculture offer opportunities for social interaction, leadership development and professional interactions. Most are oriented toward students in a particular concentration but are open to students from other study areas. Be sure to check out the student clubs when you become a student in the School of Agriculture.

Prospective students, graduates of our program and others interested in learning more about our program are welcome to come by our main office to meet our faculty and staff, see our facilities and ask questions in person. We suggest that you contact us in advance, when possible, to help us make your visit more fruitful, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs at any time.

Sincerely,
Dr. Wade Faw
Director of Agriculture, Agronomy