Graduate Domestic Applications Deadlines

Semester	Domestic Applicant Deadline	Deadline to Submit All Documents	Readmission Application Deadline
Spring 2021	November 1, 2020	December 10, 2020	November 1, 2020
Summer 2021	May 1, 2021	May 15, 2021	May 1, 2021
Fall 2021	July 1, 2021	August 1, 2021	July 1, 2021

Note:  the submission deadline is a guarantee that your completed application will be processed in time to register for that semester.

Students seeking a Graduate Assistantship should apply for the assistantship one semester in advance. More details about Graduate Assistantships can be found here.

If you were previously admitted to a degree program and you have become inactive (skipped a semester, etc.) you must reapply for admission.   

Step 1
Apply online for Graduate School admissions along with the payment of the nonrefundable application fee of $35.  

Note:  You will be able to upload the documents needed to complete Steps 2 through 5 of the application process. We will still need OFFICIAL test score reports and transcripts, but the uploaded copies will allow us to proceed with the processing of your application. (PDF is preferred.)

Step 2
Submit additional departmental application requirement documents.  Select the "Graduate Degree Programs" tab on our website navigation bar to determine any additional documentation that you may need.   (Preferred method of delivery is by upload in the application portal.)

Step 3
Request Official Transcripts.
a.  Upload your unofficial transcripts - (if you upload a copy of your transcript - we can speed up your application processing time.)

We do require "Official" transcripts from ALL institutions attended beyond high school. Official transcripts are sent directly from the institution to Tennessee Tech, not submitted by the student.  You may request your transcript via your previous school's website.

Step 4
Specific test and score as required by the individual departments/colleges.  For the specific test scores required, please see the program you are interested in under the section Degree Programs on our navigation bar. 

NOTE:  All test scores are waived for the Spring 2021 semester.

College	Official Test Score Reports
College of Arts and Sciences	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Business Administration	Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Education, Master's and Ed.S	Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Education, Ph.D.	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Engineering	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
School of Environmental Studies, Ph.D., PSM	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
School of Professional Studies, MPS	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
School of Nursing	None

Step 5
Submit the application and pay your application fee through the portal. 

Applications will not be reviewed or processed prior to the receipt of your application fee.

Any supplemental materials should be uploaded in the application portal (preferred) or emailed to gradstudies@tntech.edu

Official documents (transcripts and test scores) must be mailed to:

Graduate Studies
Tennessee Tech University
1 William L. Jones Drive, Room 306 
P.O. Box 5012
Cookeville, TN 38505

Once all materials have been received, the application will be evaluated for admission. This is completed by the individual departments (with the exception of the programs in Curriculum and Instruction where the Office of Graduate Studies performs the evaluation).

After an admission recommendation is made, Graduate Studies will notify the student.

Admissions Application Deadlines

Semester	Application Submission Deadline	Deadline to Submit All Documents
Spring 2021	October 1, 2020	December 1, 2020
Summer 2021	March 1, 2021	March 15, 2021
Fall 2021	May 1, 2021	June 1, 2021

Note:  the submission deadline is a guarantee that your completed application will be processed in time to register for that semester.

If you were previously admitted to a degree program and you have become inactive (skipped a semester, etc.) you must reapply for admission. 

This is your online application guide. The steps below explain the application process. 
If you have any questions, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.

Step 1
Apply online for Graduate School admissions along with nonrefundable application fee ($40 international students).

Step 2

Submit additional departmental application requirement documents.  Select the "Graduate Degree Programs" tab on our website navigation bar to determine any additional documentation that you may need.   (Preferred method of delivery is by upload in the application portal.)

Step 3
Request Official Transcripts.
a.  Upload your unofficial transcripts - (if you upload a copy of your transcript - we can speed up your application processing time.)

We do require "Official" transcripts from ALL institutions attended beyond high school. Official transcripts are sent directly from the institution to Tennessee Tech, not submitted by the student. You may request your transcript via your previous school's website. 

International students may submit attested transcripts. OFFICIAL/ATTESTED transcripts must be submitted via postal mail/courier mail.

b.  Provide verification of adequate financial support from parents or sponsors, including the amount and length of time funds will be provided.
c. Provide verification of sponsor's ability to provide support from a financial institution where funds are on deposit.

Step 4
Non-immigrant students already in the U.S. must submit the following additional documents:

• Photocopy of passport
• Photocopy of visa
• Photocopy of I-94
• Photocopy of all previously issued I-20s
• Complete the International Student Advisor Report Form

Resident Aliens

A lawful permanent resident of the United States (holder of a "green card") may be required to take the English Placement Test or other tests to determine proficiency in English and the necessity for taking courses in English.

Step 5
International students from non-English speaking countries must submit satisfactory scores on either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, FLS International Language Center, ELS Language Centers, TOEIC, CEFR, or SLEP exams.  Duolingo scores are also accepted for Spring 2021.

IELTS Scores must provide the following exact information when requesting scores be sent to Tennessee Tech:

Account Name: Tennessee Tech University
Address:  PO Box 5012
City: Cookeville
State: TN
Zip Code: 38505

Official Test Score Reports Required for Admission to Tennessee Tech

All International Students	Score at least
IELTS	6.0
TOEFL--Education (Master's and Ed.S. levels, NOT Counseling & Psychology), Master's English, Biology, and MPS. PhD Environmental Sciences Biology	525 paper-based (71 iBT)
TOEFL-- PhD Exceptional Learning, PhD Environmental Sciences Chemistry. MS/PhD  Engineering, MACC, MBA, Chemistry, Mathematics, and PSM	550 paper-based (79 iBT)
FLS International Language Center--Master's Biology, Chemistry, English, EXPW, MACC, MBA, Engineering, ASTL, MPS, and PSM. PhD Environmental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry), PhD Exceptional Learning	Level 16
FLS International Language Center--Master's Mathematics, All Education	Level 18
PTE Academic--Education (Master's and Ed.S. levels, NOT Counseling & Psychology) and Master's Biology, English, Mathematics, and MPS, PhD Environmental Sciences Biology	48
PTE Academic--Education (Ph.D. level), MS/PhD Engineering, MACC, MBA, Chemistry, PSM, PhD Environmental Sciences Chemistry	53
ELS--NOT Education	Level 112
TOEIC--Education (EXPW only); Master's: Biology, English, Mathematics, MPS; PhD Environmental Sciences Biology	690
TOEIC--PhD Exceptional Learning; PhD Environmental Sciences Chemistry; MS/PhD Engineering; MACC; MBA; Chemistry; PSM	750
SLEP--Education (EXPW only); Master's: Biology, English, Mathematics, MPS; PhD Environmental Sciences Biology	55
SLEP--PhD Exceptional Learning; PhD Environmental Sciences Chemistry; MS/PhD Engineering; MACC; MBA; Chemistry; PSM.	58
CEFR--NOT Education	B-1
SLEP--PhD Exceptional Learning, Environmental Sciences Chemistry. Master's Engineering, MBA, Chemistry, and PSM.
CEFR--NOT Education

Note: Duolingo test conversion scores may be found at the Duolingo website.

Step 6
Specific test and score as required by the individual departments/colleges. For the specific test scores required, please see the program you are interested in under the section Degree Programs on our home page

Note:  All graduate entrance exams are waived for Spring 2021.

College	Official Test Score Reports
College of Arts and Sciences	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Business Administration	Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Education, Master's and Ed.S	Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (Only the GRE is accepted for admission to Counseling and Psychology)
College of Education, Ph.D.	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
College of Engineering	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
School of Environmental Studies, Ph.D., PSM	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
School of Professional Studies, MPS	General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
School of Nursing	None

Step 7
Your application fee should be paid with your online application. Any supplemental materials should be uploaded in the application portal (preferred) (or emailed to gradstudies@tntech.edu or mailed to: 

Graduate Studies
Tennessee Tech University
1 William L. Jones Drive, Room 306
P.O. Box 5012
Cookeville, TN 38505

Note:  All application fees must be paid to begin the review process.

Once all materials have been received, the application file will be evaluated for admission. This is completed by the individual departments.

After an admission recommendation is made, Graduate Studies will notify the student.