Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Steps to Apply

Requirements and How to Apply to ETSU

We want YOU to be a Buccaneer!  Admission requirements and required documents depend on what type of student you are.

  • Freshman — I am a high school senior or first-time college student

    Apply for Admission as a Freshman/First-Year Student

    • Complete the Application for Admission.
    • Submit a non-refundable $25 application fee.
    • Students must apply, provide all required documentation, and be accepted for admission by:
      • Fall Semester: August 19
      • Spring Semester: January 13

    Students with demonstrated financial need who meet certain eligibility criteria may contact their admissions counselor about an application fee scholarship (limited availability, apply early).

    View all Requirements for Admission as a Freshman

    Forward your High School Transcript

     

    Request that an official copy (sealed, unopened version) of your transcript be sent directly to

    • The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    • ETSU
    • PO Box 70731
    • Johnson City, TN 37614

     


    High school counselors can send transcripts by email to documents@etsu.edu. 

    If you are a Home School student, complete the Home School Transcript Form and the Official Certification of Study and send those in with certification of registration with the local school system that you would have otherwise attended.

    Forward your Advanced Placement, College Transcript or other Collegiate Results

    If you have completed college-level courses as a dual-enrollment student while in high school you must request an official transcript be sent to the Admissions Office directly from the college or university through which you earned the credit.   If you have completed Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate other collegiate exams, you must request official score results be sent to the Admissions Office directly from the testing agency. It is important to record this credit prior to your registering for courses to avoid duplication at ETSU.

    Provide Test Scores

    ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission to ETSU. However, please keep in mind:

    • An ACT/SAT score is required to be considered for scholarships. For guaranteed scholarships available for in-state and border county students, you must have taken your ACT or SAT by May 1st.
    • An ACT/SAT test score helps you get placed in the right classes. If you do not provide an ACT or SAT score, you will be given an opportunity to take the Accuplacer test prior to coming to ETSU orientation. This test will help determine what classes you should take.
    • Certain academic programs will require test scores for admission into the program. 

    ETSU will superscore ACT/SAT scores for admission and scholarship decisions. Test-takers should require their scores be sent to ETSU electronically by the test agency.

  • Transfer — I am an undergraduate student transferring to ETSU from another college

    Apply for Admission as a Transfer Student

    • Complete the Application for Admission.
    • Submit a non-refundable $25 application fee.
    • Transfer students must apply, provide all required documentation, and be accepted for admission by:
      • Fall Semester: August 19
      • Spring Semester: January 13

    Admission Requirements

    View all Requirements for Admission as a Transfer Student
    ETSU Transfer Students website

    Students transferring with 12 or more attempted hours of credit must meet the GPA requirements below:

    Attempted Hours GPA
    12 - 29.0 1.4
    29.1 - 45 1.7
    45.1 - 59.9  1.9
    60+ 2.0

    Students who have attempted fewer than 12 transferable hours may be admitted by meeting the appropriate freshman admission requirements.

    *Note: Remedial and developmental courses are not used in determining eligibility for transfer admission.

    Transfer Admission Process

    An application for admission as a transfer student will be considered complete and ready for review when the Office of Admissions has received the following:

    • the completed application for admission
    • official transcripts from each college or university attended
    • If less than 12 earned transferrable hours please submit an official high school transcript reflecting graduation, or official proof of high school equivalency
    • the $25 application processing fee

    A complete application will be evaluated for admission. Students offered admission will be provided with a comprehensive transfer articulation review.

    *Note: Due to the high volume of requests, we are unable to offer a comprehensive transfer articulation review prior to an admission decision. You may use the TransferWorks tool to get an unofficial review of how your courses may transfer.

    Forward Transcripts

    Request that official copies (sealed, unopened version) of your high school and college transcripts be sent directly to

    • The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
      ETSU
      PO Box 70731
      Johnson City, TN 37614

    TransferWorks

    Interested in transferring to ETSU? Want to see how your courses may transfer? Visit TransferWorks

    Tennessee Transfer Pathways

    For information regarding Tennessee Transfer Pathways, please visit https://www.tntransferpathway.org

    Forward Dual-Enrollment College Transcript / Advanced Placement or other collegiate results

    If you have completed college-level courses as a dual-enrollment student while in high school or through the Advanced Placement Program or other collegiate services, you must request an official transcript be forwarded to the Office of Admissions. It is important to record this credit to avoid duplication at ETSU.

  • International — For foreign nationals seeking to study at ETSU

    International Student Application Steps

    1. Complete the online application for admission and submit the $35 application fee.
    2. Send all transcripts and/or mark sheets from all academic institutions attended. Mail to:
      East Tennessee State University
      Office of Undergraduate Admissions
      PO Box 70731
      1276 Gilbreath Drive
      Burgin Dossett Hall, Room 106
      Johnson City, TN 37614
    3. Submit all English language proficiency scores (if applicable)

    View all admissions requirements for international students.
    ETSU International Students Website

     

     

    Applying for Housing

    If you are planning to live on campus (not required), you must apply early for university housing. Use the application available from the Housing webpage. Be sure to include the appropriate housing application fee.

    Apply for your Meal Plan

    If you are living on campus, fill out the Resident Advantage Meal Plan form or if you are living off campus, fill out the Commuter Meal Plan form and return it to the Campus Dining office. Mailing address:

    ETSU Campus Dining, PO Box 70290, Johnson City, TN 37614

     

    Complete the health forms

    New students must complete two health forms prior to registering for classes and enrolling in ETSU. The Student Health Form and the Meningitis and Hepatitis B Immunization Health Form. Health history requirements may be viewed from the Health Services webpage.

    Provide Financial Support and Other Information

    Provide certification from a parent or guardian or other responsible person or organization that ample financial support will be provided while attending ETSU. Financial documentation provided must be original documents.

  • Returning — I started but have not finished my bachelor’s degree at ETSU

    All former ETSU students who have not been enrolled for one major term (spring or fall) must apply for readmission.

    You may apply for readmission using the online readmission application

    Readmission students are not required to submit an application fee.

    If you have attended another college or university since your last enrollment at ETSU, you must request each college to send an official transcript to the

    • Office of Admissions
      ETSU
      PO Box 70731
      Johnson City, TN 37614


    *Note: Attending another college or university during a period of academic dismissal from ETSU may adversely affect your readmission.

  • 2nd Undergraduate Degree — I want to complete a 2nd bachelor’s degree

    If you have already earned a bachelor’s degree from ETSU or another college or university, and you want to earn a second bachelor's degree from ETSU, you should:

    Requirements Include:

    • Complete the undergraduate application online.
    • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $25. (Not required for former ETSU students).
    • Request that each college or university you have attended send official transcripts to
      • The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
        ETSU
        PO Box 70731
        Johnson City, TN 37614
    • Apply and provide all official transcripts by the deadline date for second bachelor candidates.
      • Spring Term - December 15
      • Fall Term - August 15
    • Consult your major academic department for additional requirements and deadlines for specific degree programs.

    *Note: If you are planning to complete additional undergraduate courses after earning a Bachelor's degree in preparation for entering a professional school such as Medical College, you should not apply for a second undergraduate degree. Only those planning to earn a second bachelor's degree should use this application form.

  • Dual Enrollment — I am in high school but want to take college classes

    Students who have completed the sophomore or junior year in high school may be eligible to enroll for ETSU courses while in high school. Please review the information here and you can start your application at any time.

    THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FALL 2021 IS AUGUST 13.

    Steps for Dual Enrollment:

    Requirements Include:

    • 3.0 or higher high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • High school Junior or Senior*
    • Meet one of the following minimum test scores:
      • 19 ACT Composite or equivalent composite on the PreACT
      • 990 SAT total score or equivalent total score on the PreSAT
      • Individual Accuplacer subject exam with passing scores
      • PLAN and Aspire may be used for juniors or seniors who have not completed the ACT or SAT
    • To enroll in a course with learning support requirements, the student must have sub-scores that meet the learning support requirements as determined by the University Advisement Center. 

    Please contact the dualenrollment@etsu.edu with questions related to these requirements.

    *In limited circumstances, the Director of Admissions in their discretion may consider and approve 9th-grade or 10th-grade students for dual enrollment. Approval must also be given by the applicable department chair. In addition to meeting all other requirements listed above, 9th-grade or 10th-grade student must submit: (1) a written recommendation from the student’s high school counselor; and (2) a written recommendation from a high school teacher who has previously taught the student in the subject in which the student wishes to take college credit.

    Dual Enrollment at ETSU

    • Dual enrollment at ETSU is cost-effective. Scholarships are available to make ETSU one of the lowest cost dual enrollment institutions in the region for qualifying students.
      • Click here to see an example of how cost effective it is to earn college credit through dual enrollment at ETSU
    • Benefit from wide-ranging opportunities and top-quality programs, balanced with a small-college feel and the personal attention you deserve. ETSU faculty are experts in their field and committed to student success.
    • ETSU dual enrollment students get a student ID that gives access to state-of-the-art university facilities including the Sherrod Library, the Basler Center for Physical Activity, and the newly renovated Culp student center.
    • Access to various campus events including concerts and sporting events
    • Access to student discounts at local businesses

    Key Contacts for Dual Enrollment

    For information about the dual enrollment grant, scholarship, and cost of classes, contact:

    For information about class selection or advising needs, contact:

    For information about applying or general dual enrollment information, contact:

    Dual Enrollment Grant Program (Tennessee Lottery)

    • Dual Enrollment students may qualify for up to $1200 per academic year. Students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative college GPA to continue receiving the Dual Enrollment Grant.
    • Complete your dual enrollment grant application

    Dual Enrollment Scholarship Program

    Dual Enrollment students who present a 3.4 or higher high school GPA, may qualify for a Dual Enrollment Scholarship through ETSU. The Dual Enrollment Scholarship is awarded only in combination with the Dual Enrollment Grant.

    Paying for Classes

    Students admitted as dual enrollment students may be eligible for the Dual Enrollment Grant. In addition, students may qualify for an ETSU Dual Enrollment Scholarship. Consult your high school counselor or the ETSU Undergraduate Office of Admissions for additional information.

    Dual Enrollment Students may register for no more than 11 semester hours of credit in a given semester. Additional fees are required for courses in specific programs. A dual enrollment student's eligibility to enroll for courses is determined by Admissions personnel in consultation with the student, parents, high school officials, and ETSU departmental representatives.

    Dual Enrollment Courses

    Students can take most introductory level courses for which they meet the prerequisites. Always consult with your guidance counselor to ensure the course will meet your educational goals and to confirm the prerequisites.

    Click here to view a Dual Enrollment Course Listing.

    Click here to view all ETSU courses for the upcoming semster.

    Registering for Classes

    You will need to log in and activate your GoldLink and ETSU email accounts. You will register for your classes using self-service banner on GoldLink once you have activated that account. Here are the steps to get started:

    Go to www.etsu.edu/activate and activate your account using your ETSU ID number. If you need your ID number, please contact us

    Once you have activated your accounts, go to https://goldlink.etsu.edu and log in to your student account. There you will select the “Student” tab -> “Registration Tools” -> “Add or Drop Classes” -> You will then enter your CRN for the class you have selected to take. If you do not remember these CRNs, please contact us at dualenrollment@etsu.edu or 423-439-4213

    Get Help with how to register at https://www.etsu.edu/reg/registration/howtoregister.php

  • Visiting — I would like to take classes at ETSU but get my degree from another university

    If you are pursuing a degree at another college or university and would like to complete courses at ETSU as an undergraduate visiting student (during summer or other semesters), you should apply as a special student.

    If you have not ever attended ETSU, you will need to submit the $25 application fee.

    You should request a Letter of Good Standing from your college or university be sent to

    • Office of Admissions
      ETSU
      PO Box 70731
      Johnson City, TN 37614
  • Special/Non-Degree Seeking — I am not seeking a degree; I just want to take a few classes

    If you are not interested in pursuing a degree but would like to take an undergraduate course for professional reasons or personal interests, complete the online application and select “Special” as your student type.

    If you have not applied to ETSU before, you will need to submit the non-refundable $25 application fee.

    If a course you want to take has pre-requisites, transcripts of previous college work may be requested.

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