College of Graduate Studies
Welcome to Tennessee Tech!
We look forward to having you join the Golden Eagle team.
Below we have provided you with links to the online application. Your application is just a click away!
Graduate Domestic Applicants
(U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Please select Entry Term to Apply:
Summer 2021--The application submission deadline is May 1.
Fall 2021--The application submission deadline is July 1.
Graduate International Applicants
Please select Entry Term to Apply:
Summer 2021--The application submission deadline is March 1.
Fall 2021--The application submission deadline is May 1.
Note: the submission deadline is a guarantee that your completed application will be processed in time to register for that semester.
How and When to Apply
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.
- US Residents
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 38505Once 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.
- International Students
Admissions Application Deadlines
Semester Application Submission
DeadlineDeadline to Submit
All DocumentsSpring 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: 38505Official 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 pageNote: 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 38505Note: 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.