This is your online application guide. The steps below explain the application process. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of International Education.
Complete an International Undergraduate Student Application (PDF) for admissions or apply online: ONLINE APPLICATION
Pay the application fee of $40.
Candidates for admission to the university are encouraged to complete an application as early as possible.
Submit originals or certified copies of all marked sheets, transcripts, diplomas and certificates from high school or other academic institutions. Official translations must be provided when originals are not in English.
Any undergraduate student (domestic, permanent resident or international) who completed coursework abroad (with the exception of study abroad with TTU) is required to have coursework evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org. A course by course evaluation is required for any transfer credit to be awarded.
The credit will be posted as elective credit and the grades will be posted based on the evaluation report and transcript. To appeal credit for a specific course offered by TTU, the course description must be supplied in English to the International Education Office or the Undergraduate Admissions Office. The department chair of the course’s discipline will review to determine if the course is equivalent.
A student who does not submit their transcripts to a NACES organization for evaluation will not receive any credit. Transcripts must be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions Office and to the Office of International Education for admission purposes. Not submitting the information could be grounds for dismissal from the University.
If transfer credit is required, a course description of each class must accompany the transcripts before the student will be admitted to TTU.
The Office of International Education DOES NOT evaluate transfer credits for incoming student. The evaluation is completed by the department of your major. Please contact the department to see the status of your transfer evaluation.
All international applicants are required to submit adequate evidence of financial support to cover the cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies at TTU before the Certificate of Acceptance to the university is mailed. Permanent residents are not required to provide this for admissions.
Students requesting a SEVIS I-20 or DS2019 are required by Federal law to submit financial verification to be issued the documents. The estimated amount required for issuance of the I-20/DS2019 is $30,000 U.S. dollars. You will take the I-20/DS2019 and apply for your F-1 or J-1 visa in your country. Be sure to pay the SEVIS fee prior to your visa appointment; go to http://www.fmjfee.com to pay the SEVIS fee online.
Students already in the USA, who have a student visa, must submit copies of your passport, I-20, I-94 and visa.
Exchange students may submit documentation to their school coordinator to verify proof of English proficiency.
Any of the following will be accepted:
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Official Test Score Reports Required for Admission to TTU |
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All International Students Whose Native Language is not English Must Submit One of the Following: |
Score at least |
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TOEFL- Test of English as a Foreign Language |
500-paper-based (PBT) |
| FLS International Intensive English Language Program | Level 7 (for Undergraduate) |
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IELTS – International English Language Testing System |
5.5 |
| Pearson PTE | 52 |
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2 A grade (College or Junior College Level)
英検2級（Aレベルで合格） |
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TOEIC- Test of English for International Communication |
580 |
| Michigan Test (MELAB) | 80 |
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Level O |
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Two Semesters or three quarters of college-level English composition from an accredited college or university |
C grade or better |
| ITEPS | 4.5 |
| A.C.E Language Institutes |
Level 6 |
| Embassy CES | Level 6 |
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English 19 |
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Verbal 460 |
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| SEPT (Sakae English Proficiency Test) | 490 for Undergraduate Students Only |
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*Note: TTU offers provisional admissions to applicants who meet the academic and financial requirements but whose English language proficiency does not meet the levels for regular admissions. Provisionally admitted students must take an English Language Center placement test upon arrival at TTU to assess their need for additional language instruction in ESL 1010 or ESL 1020 and correct the deficiency within one calendar year. English Language courses, taught through the ESL department, will likely delay the start of a student's academic program. You may also be asked to take the COMPASS math, reading and writing test in Academic Development before the semester begins. Click here for more information about English Placement Requirements. |
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Two forms must be completed and submitted to Health Services before a student can enroll:
Send all materials and application fee to:
International Education
Tennessee Tech University
1 William L. Jones Dr., Derryberry Hall Rm. 135, Box 5093
Cookeville, TN 38505 USA
Phone: (931) 372-3634 Fax: (931) 372-3674
Upon being admitted to the university, you will receive a letter congratulating you on your admittance. Your acceptance letter will also contain instructions on the next steps you need to take to become a full-time TTU student. Please see our Quick Information Page for dates and other important information. You will also need to the International Education website for more information about courses offered, course descriptions, insurance, etc.
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