Undergraduate Admissions
Ready to be a Vol?
Start your application for admission to Tennessee’s top public university, where you’ll have countless opportunities and community support along the way.
Two Ways To Apply
Start your application. We’ve made it easy – you can apply one of two ways.
Common Application
Fill out your application at commonapp.org and choose the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Go Vols Application
Register for a Go Vols account and then complete your application.
Admission Requirements
We’ve made it easier than ever to apply for admission. Learn more about how to apply and the requirements to join our Volunteer family!
First-Year Students
First-year students are applying to attend college for the first time! Review admissions requirements for first-year students here.
Transfer Students
Interested in studying on campus or online but have credits from another higher education institution? Review admissions requirements for transfer admission here.
International Students
Review the admission requirements for applicants who are non-US citizens or non-permanent residents.
Other Applicants
We’ve listed out admissions requirements for students seeking readmission, dual enrollment credit, or other ways to study at UT here!
UT has been among the top public universities in the country for years. Our access to state-of-the-art research facilities, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, and world-renowned faculty continue to put UT at the forefront of innovation and discovery. Nestled between the Tennessee River, Downtown Knoxville, and the Great Smoky Mountains makes UT the perfect place to explore what’s possible.
Admission Status
After you submit your application, check your status by logging into your Go Vols Portal. Check your portal often to review your missing items checklist and upload required documents we need in order to make an admissions decision.
You will receive an email instructing you to check your Go Vols Portal once we’ve made an admissions decision!
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