Applicants meeting the minimum requirements as stipulated for each Adult and Online Studies program will be afforded regular admission. If one or more of the requirements is not met, provisional acceptance may be granted.

Both undergraduate and graduate applicants are informed in their acceptance letter of the conditions that MUST be met in order to proceed in the program. Please refer to section on “Retention Standards” for further information regarding program continuation. Provisional acceptance is not available for prospective students under 22 years of age.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

To be considered for admission the following is required for each program:

1. Complete the online undergraduate admission application.
2. Submit official (sealed) transcripts of all college coursework mailed directly to Tusculum University from each previous institution. All transcripts must be sent to P.O. Box 5051 in order to be considered for admission to Tusculum University.
   • Transcript Request Form (.pdf)
3. Veterans submit a certified Veterans’ Form DD214 showing an honorable discharge.
4. Current military personnel submit basic training documentation.
5. Students for whom English is a second language must submit an official TOEFL score from within the last five years.
6. Applicants who are 21 years of age or under must submit official ACT/SAT scores and must meet the G.P.A. and board score requirements as indicated on page 18 unless exempt due to having earned an associate degree.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Graduate Admission Requirements and Procedures

Requirements for admission to graduate programs are established by the Graduate Committee. They include previous academic records, performance on recognized examinations, work experience, an acceptable written explanation of desire to enter the program and professional recommendations of individuals qualified to judge the student’s potential for graduate college work. Tusculum seeks students who are mature and highly motivated and are able to contribute to the collaborative learning environment.

Common Admission Requirements

All applicants to graduate programs shall satisfy these common admission requirements:

1. Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Possess a minimum G.P.A. as defined by each program and satisfy the admissions requirements that are specific to each program. See individual program descriptions for other admissions requirements.

Application Procedures

Each of the following items must be completed for review by the Enrollment staff for an admission decision.

1. Complete and submit a Tusculum University graduate program application. A copy is available from the University website or may obtained from an Enrollment representative.
2. Submit official (sealed) transcripts of all college coursework mailed directly to Tusculum College from each previous institution. All transcripts must be sent to P.O. Box 5051 in order to be considered for admission to Tusculum.
   • Transcript Request Form (.pdf)
3. Submit a resume that reflects professional experience in accordance with the requirements of each program.
4. Complete any program-specific application procedure.
5. Applicants for whom English is a second language must furnish a score of 540-543 (paper), 207 (computer-based), 76 (Internet based) or greater on the TOEFL examination taken within the last five years.
6. Phone or in-person interviews may be considered as part of the Admissions process.

ADMISSION QUESTIONS

If you have any general questions about the Adult and Online Studies program or want to inquire about a specific degree program or special offering, please fill out an Information Request form. Please refer to Academic Information & Policies for questions regarding Tuition and Fees.