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Experience THE DIFFERENCE GO Y ou are a difference-maker. Already, you’re learning to solve problems and find new ways to improve the lives of others. Now is the time to take the next step forward–define your future and build a better world. At East Tennessee State University, you’ll find the resources of a large university with the community feel of a much smaller school. You’ll find a place that cares about you, helps you discover your passion, and equips you for success. Today’s ETSU students will be the difference of the future. It was the personal connection with faculty and students that drew me to ETSU. PAMELA AVENDAÑO RUBI // 2022 GRADUATE BIOLOGY MAJOR, PHYSICS MINOR/HONORS-IN-DISCIPLINE ALPHA DELTA PI “
ife in Johnson City is the ultimate college town experience. The mountains call you to outdoor adventure—unlimited hiking and rafting, anyone? And down-home city life offers shopping, eating, and entertainment just minutes away.
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Living on Campus Take your experiencecollegetothe max by living on campus. It’s convenient and affordable, and you’ll bond with new friends to live the college life together. Housing assignments are on a firstcome, first-served basis. YOURSELF IN THE CAMPUS AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SCHOOL TO FEEL A SENSE OF BELONGING. TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THAT. ATKINS // 2022 GRADUATE MAJOR, FINANCE MINOR / HONORS-IN/ LEADER, EXPEDITION LEADER “
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Y ou know college is about much more than the classroom and studying. Get involved on campus, get connected in this new community, and experience the time of your life. Whether joining a student organization, participating in campus recreation or Esports, or just unplugging with friends—there are opportunities every day to make these four amazing years. Ready for the EXPERIENCE of a LIFETIME
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H ave fun, get active, and make connections through Campus Recreation! Find inclusive and diverse programs and resources in the Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). Explore Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Adventure. W hatever your interests, there’s a place to plug in here. Choose from hundreds of student organizations to discover and grow your passions. Hobbies. Professional and academic pursuits. Faith. Community service. Social life. Wherever you land, you’ll break out of your comfort zone, find your inner leader, and make lasting friendships. P lay the most popular games in the industry and train and compete in a state-of-the-art arena. You’ll work with a nationally recognized coaching staff and explore career fields like social media marketing and video editing. You’ll get Bucs team gear, and there are even scholarship opportunities.
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When ETSU’s Video Game Clubs and Buctainment hosted the first ever Buccaneer Brawl, it ended up being the largest Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament the state of Tennessee had ever seen. And this is just one of hundreds of student-led events! Greek life is one place to find friendship, service, and leadership development Brotherhood or sisterhood gives you a support system for your growth as a student and as a person.
We want to get your college experience started off right. The Office of New Student & Family Programs welcomes freshmen and their families and helps you transition to the ETSU community. Our programs connect you to resources, promote academic success, and introduce you to campus life. You’ll quickly find you’re part of the Buccaneer family! The connections I’ve made have really impacted me for the better. Every time I walk into a class, I know I’m about to greet some of the most wonderful people out there. Words can’t express how right that feels.
MYLAN HUTCHINS // JUNIOR HUMAN SERVICES MAJOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION AND ASL MINORS / ASL HONORS SOCIETY, BEST MENTOR PROGRAM “
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New Student Orientation is your one-ofa-kind opportunity to kick off your four years as a Buc. POLO (Preview & Orientation Leadership Organization) leaders will guide the way and give you the inside scoop on student life at ETSU. Meet with an academic advisor to register for classes and begin planning your educational path. Attend Preview to move into your residence hall early, make new friends, and get a sneak peek at all the ways to get involved on campus.
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7 MORE THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY DO IN FOUR YEARS. The fun starts on move-in day and keeps going non-stop—Preview, Welcome Week, and Homecoming, painting the Pridewalk and Unityfest. And to top it off—first-class entertainment acts like Miranda Lambert, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and the X-Ambassadors.
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ETSU has opened up endless opportunities for me as an athlete, person, and as a student. To do what I love most while pursuing a degree is a dream come true.
LAYLO BAKHODIROVA // RED-SHIRT JUNIOR MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT MAJOR / ETSU TENNIS
ETSU All-American Lindsey Stallworth represented the Buccaneers at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. game day at ETSU, blue and gold spirit ignites the campus. And with this many winning teams, it’s sports season all year long.
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9 Bucs are crowned Kings of SoCon! ETSU Football enjoyed a historic 2021 season and finished ranked No.7 nationally. For the second straight year and 19th time in program history, men’s golf advanced to the NCAA Championships. Women GolfCrossBasketballCountry Soccer TennisSoftball Track & Field VolleyballTriathlon 19 NCAATeamsDivision I Southern Conference BUCS! Men GolfFootballCrossBasketballBaseballCountry Soccer Tennis Track & Field
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11 CAREER STARTSPATHHERE A t ETSU, our community of scholars includes students with all kinds of professional interests. Whether you know the major you want to pursue or plan to begin college as an exploratory student, the quality and variety of academic programs available at ETSU ensure you’ll find your passion here. Whatever your life goals, there’s a path here that takes you there.CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO EXPLORE ALL POSSIBILITIES.THE COLLEGE OF Arts AND Sciences | PAGE 12 COLLEGE OF Business AND Technology PAGE 13 ETSU Health | PAGE 14 COLLEGE OF Public Health | PAGE 15 COLLEGE OF Nursing | PAGE 16 COLLEGE OF Clinical AND Rehabilitative Health Sciences | PAGE 17 Clemmer COLLEGE | PAGE 18 nearly 14,000 students from 65 countries and 50 states 160+ programsacademic 240+ organizationsstudent 300+ cost-effective pathways to study abroad in more than 5015:1countries facultystudent-ratio A Best College,Southeastern Princeton Review
College of ARTS SCIENCES& 12 H osting the majority of general education courses at ETSU, the College of Arts and Sciences touches the life of every undergraduate student. Leadership development and teamwork are central to learning that emphasizes communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Arts & Sciences majors range from anthropology to math to theatre—and everything in between. Whether you’re preparing for the workplace or graduate school, you’ll be equipped to think and to achieve for culture-shaping impact. With the recent opening of the new Martin Center for the Arts, ETSU is showcasing the talents of our incredible student and faculty artists. Think. Act. Get ready for TOMORROW’S JOBS.
College of BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY& EastmanDensoGoogleDisney Chemical Ballad FederalHealthBureau of Investigation (FBI) Northwestern Mutual DHL Supply Chain PricewaterhouseCoopersErnstEnterprise&Young Internships Employmentand These are just a few of the places you’ll find our students and alumni: 13 Experiential learning is foundational for all programs in the College of Business and Technology. You’ll master academic fundamentals while applying that knowledge in a rapidly-changing business and technology marketplace. The College’s dedicated Career Services Office equips you with resources, coaching, and connections for success, and the results speak for themselves. Collaborate. Innovate. Envision yourself on the LEADING EDGE. On-the-job training. Student interns work at various sites with DHL Supply Chain and then travel to the Columbus, Ohio, headquarters to present for the CEO and other leaders. DHL, like many other companies, often transitions ETSU interns to full-time employees. How’d they do that? ETSU graduates from the Digital Media program have been part of high profile projects like Thor: Ragnarok, The Last Jedi, World of Warcraft, and Halo
HEALTHETSUE TSU Health, the university’s academic health sciences center, offers a robust combination of academic programs and patient-care facilities that elevate interprofessional experience in health care education. As a student, you’ll become a critical thinker and problem-solver as you develop diagnostic and treatment skills and practice essential collaboration for comprehensive care. The graduate-level colleges include Quillen College of Medicine and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, along with undergraduate programs in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, the College of Nursing, and the College of Public Health. Educating the Health Care Workforce of the FUTURE Preparing for Grad School? The Medical Professions Advisement (MPA) program is designed for driven students who want to distinguish themselves as graduate school candidates in health professions. This service is available to all students and offered through the College of Arts & Sciences, which houses undergraduate majors such as biology and chemistry. 4,000+ ETSU Health students 40+ Onescienceshealthprogramsofonly 130 academic health sciences centers in the country 215k+ Patient visits per year
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W hile many of our undergraduates pursue graduate degrees in the medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and speechlanguage pathology fields, there are also countless aspects of being healthy that don’t take place in a doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic. If you pursue a career in public health, you’ll be prepared to tackle some of the world’s biggest healthcare challenges that affect society at large. Imagine yourself working in outbreak investigations, disaster response, environmental protection, global health, behavioral change programs, clinical trials, or healthcare administration—and imagine the difference you can make. the COMMON GOOD Student-Centered A high level of student-faculty interaction allows for personal attention and enhances hands-on involvement. Programs in the College of Public Health are: Community-Focused a wide range of active programs, we have a long history of keeping the public in public health. Real-World Tested We’re in ongoing communication with alumni, field preceptors, employers, and public health leaders to be sure students are prepared for the job market of today and the future.
In the ETSU College of Nursing, excellence is a way of life.
nursing program in Tennessee, we promote compassionate, evidence-based care to positively impact lives across our region.
Leading the WAY THE COLLEGE OF NURSING’S STATE-OF-THEART SIMULATION/SKILLS LAB provides lifelike practice to complement clinical experiences. ETSU manages seven clinics that serve residents of the Northeast Tennessee region and offer hands-on experience for nursing students.
The ETSU College of Nursing applies innovation in the classroom and integrates technology for high-touch learning experiences. As a community of scholars, we collaborate through research, interprofessional learning, and community service.
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PILOT ‘CODE BLUE’ SIMULATION. Students and faculty from several ETSU Health programs conduct a code blue simulation in a state-ofthe-art skills simulation lab, located in ETSU’s Interprofessional Education and Research Center. This kind of lifelike scenario is essential hands-on training for our future physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
E TSU’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences is trusted across our region, state, and nation for providing top allied health professionals in some of the fastest-growing and highest demand health-related programs. Our dedicated faculty and staff bring real-life experiences and collaborative interprofessional training into the classroom and clinical setting to enhance your learning outcomes. You’ll be ready for a career in allied health or rehabilitation or prepared for graduate-level education.
Perhaps you’re pursuing established roles in education, human services, or sports. Or maybe you have dreams for innovating systems, advocating for at-risk populations, leading in cutting-edge arenas such as Esports, or expanding education and human potential in out-of-the-box ways. comprehensive academic study paired with field placements, internships, and firsthand guidance from our community partners, you’ll be ready to chart your own path.
Discover opportunities for research and professional development in our K-12 laboratory school and Centers of Excellence in Community College Leadership, Early Childhood Learning & Development, Mathematics & Science Education, and Sport Science & Coach Education.
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CLEMMER College Shaping the Next GENERATION
F or careers in teaching, exercise science, sports, counseling, human services, and leadership, Clemmer prepares you as a culture-shaper for the future.
Minors Accountancy AlliedAdvertisingHealth American Sign Language Anthropology Appalachian Studies Archaeology Art History AstronomyArt Audio Production Biology Black American Studies Bluegrass, Old-time, and Roots Music Studies Brewing & Distillation Studies ChinaChemistryChangemakingStudies Classical and Medieval Studies Clinical Exercise Science CommunicationCoaching Studies Communicative Disorders Computing Creative Writing Criminal Justice and Criminology Culture and Health Dance Digital Marketing Digital Media Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Emergent Inquiry EducationalEconomics Emergency/DisasterFoundationsResponse EnglishManagement English as a Second Language PreK-12 (Add-on) FilmFamilyEpidemiologyEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEntrepreneurshipHealthStudiesStudiesandMediaStudies Finance Fine and Performing Arts Honors Studies French General Business Geographic Information Systems GermanGeologyGeography Global Citizen Scholars Global Health and Development Health Administration Health Sciences Heritage Interpretation and Museum HumanHistoryStudiesDevelopment and Learning InternationalHumanities Affairs LeadershipJournalismJazzJapanese Studies Legal Studies Linguistics MarketingManagement MilitaryMicrobiologyMerchandisingMathematicsScience Program Music Nutrition Old-Time Music Paleontology Park and Recreation Management Philosophy Physical Education PoliticalPhysics PublicPublicPsychologyScienceAdministrationHealth SafetyReligiousRadio-TV-FilmStudies Scottish and Irish Traditional Music Secondary Education: Non-Licensure Secondary Education: Teacher Preparation Social SociologyWork Spanish for the Professions Spanish Special Education Special Education Interventionist/ SportComprehensiveManagement Statistics Storytelling Technical & Professional Writing Technology Theatre Trauma and Resilience Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Concentrations are listed in parentheses ( ). Program offerings may change. Find the latest information at catalog.etsu.edu. If not, that’s okay, too. As you start exploring all the possibilities, you’re sure to discover your passion here. Majors
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Ready to Choose your FIELD OF STUDY? Accountancy, B.B.A. Allied Health, B.S. (Allied Health Leadership) Anthropology, B.A. Applied Science, B.A.S. (Culinary Leadership, Industrial Leadership, Professional Development) Art, B.A. (Art History, Studio Art) Art, B.F.A. (Studio Art) Biology, B.S. (Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biology Track, Interdisciplinary Biology Track, Secondary Education) Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, B.A. (Audio Production for Musicians, Bluegrass Music Profession, Old-Time Music, Scottish and Irish Traditional Music) Chemistry, B.S. (ACS Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Physics, CommunicationChemistry) Studies, B.A., B.S. (Communication Studies, Storytelling) Computing, B.S. (Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Modern Networks, Information Systems, Information CriminalTechnology)Justice and Criminology, B.A., B.S. Dental Hygiene, B.S.D.H. (Traditional and DigitalOnline)Media, B.S. (Digital Animation, Digital Game Design, Digital Visual Effects, Digital Visualization) Early Childhood Development, B.S. (Early Care & Education, Pre-K) Economics, B.A. (No Concentration, International Commerce) Economics, B.B.A. (Business Economics, Financial Economics, General Business, International Commerce) Elementary Education, B.S.E.D. Engineering Technology, B.S. (Biomedical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Product Development) Engineering, TTU-ETSU Bachelor of Science in Engineering English, B.A. (Nonteaching, Teaching) Environmental Health, B.S. (Environmental Health Practices) Finance, B.B.A. (Financial Services, Corporate Finance & Investments, General Finance, Real Estate) Foreign Languages, B.A. (German, Japanese, Geosciences,Spanish)B.S.(Geography, Geology and Environment, Geospatial Science, GraphicPaleontology)Design, B.F.A. Health Administration, B.S. Health Sciences, B.S. (Biomedical Science) History, B.A., B.S. Human Services, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. (Liberal Studies, Professional Studies) Interior Architecture, B.S. International Affairs, B.A. Kinesiology, B.S. (Exercise Science, Physical Education K-12) Management, B.B.A. (General Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Legal Marketing,Studies)B.B.A. (Entrepreneurship, Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Mathematics,Management) B.S. (Computational Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Mathematics Education, MediaStatistics)&Communication, B.A., B.S. Microbiology, B.S. Music, B.A. (See catalog for 4 Music,concentrations)B.M.(See catalog for 5 concentrations) Nursing, Nutrition,B.S.N.B.S. Pharmacy Studies, B.S. Philosophy, B.A., B.S. (Justice, Ethics & Law, Philosophy, Philosophy & Religious Physics,Studies) B.S. Political Science, B.A., B.S. Psychology, B.A., B.S. (Child Psychology, Clinical Psychological Sciences, General Psychology, Health Professions) Public Health, B.S. (Community Health) Radiologic Science, B.S. Rehabilitative Health Sciences, B.S. Respiratory Therapy, B.S. Social Work, B.S.W. Sociology, B.A., B.S. Special Education, B.S. Sport and Leisure Management, B.S. (Park & Recreation Management, Sport Management) Supply Chain Management, B.B.A. (Supply Chain Marketing, Supply Chain Operations & Analytics, and Supply Chain SurveyingLeadership)andMapping Science, B.S. Theatre, B.A. (Acting, Design/ Production, General Theatre, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre)
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Continuing your EDUCATION AT ETSU
You will regularly meet with your advisor for an interactive process of working together toward your career and academic goals. ETSU’s Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies offers degree options for both traditional and non-traditional students. Through on-ground, off-campus, and online courses, students have optimal flexibility and receive personalized support for completing their degrees.
STILL DECIDING ON YOUR MAJOR?
The Center for Academic Achievement (CFAA) offers free individual tutoring in writing, math, science, many general education core courses, and select upperlevel courses.
You’ll be in good company! There’s plenty of time to choose your field of study, and your freshman year is a great time to explore your options. Our staff and faculty are here to support you on your journey from undecided major to the career track that’s right for you.
THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER (UAC) provides academic and career counseling as well as personal support for students who are undecided about their major/career path and are exploring options.
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As faculty, we are passionate about student success at ETSU. It’s our dream to help students gain their passion for growing within their chosen disciplines. It’s a joy for us to walk alongside our students to share with them our interests and help them fall in love with their chosen academic areas.
21 WHATEVER YOU STUDY, EXPAND HORIZONSEDUCATIONALYOURHERE. Honors College I n this community of scholars, students engage in a dynamic curriculum, undergraduate research, and a variety of transformative academic programs. You’ll connect to other high-achieving peers and have the option to be part of the Honors Living and Learning Community. Scholarships are awarded competitively. S tudy Abroad is open to all ETSU students and offers you 300+ cost-effective programs in more than 50 countries. These life-changing experiences foster international perspective within our ever-globalizing world. ETSU’s Graduate School gives you the option to seamlessly continue your education through over 150 graduate and professional degree options. Our accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program sets you on the fast-track to your master’s degree. Go Global Is Grad School in your FUTURE? The Roan Scholars Leadership Program challenges and inspires students through out-of-theclassroom experiences. 38+ Accelerated bachelor’sto-master’s options 70 100% online graduate program options
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22 Guaranteed In-State Scholarships When you apply for admission to ETSU by March 1, you are automatically considered for an academic scholarship. If you meet the GPA and ACT/SAT score, we will notify you of your award. Tuition for full year Housing and meals for full year Total for full year In-state $9,674 $9,613 $19,287 Out-of-state (KY, VA, NC, SC, GA) $10,484 $9,613 $20,097 Out-of-state $13,484 $9,613 $23,097 * Estimated tuition based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which vary based on classes you choose. In-State Academic Performance Scholarships Scholarship Type ACT/SAT GPA Award Presidential 30/1360 3.9 $5,000 Provost 27/1260 3.5 $4,000 Dean’s 26/1230 3.5 $3,000 Faculty 25/1200 3.5 $2,000 Faculty 22/1100 4.0 $2,000 Scholarships are available which offer the in-state tuition rate to out-of-state students. Creative Arts Scholarship, STEM Scholarships, Fine & Performing Arts, Honors-in-Discipline, Midway Honors Scholars, and more! Y our education is an investment in yourself, and your four-year degree is more affordable than you might think. Let your designated financial aid counselor guide you in making sure you access all the financial assistance available to you. Your Path to ETSU In-State Tuition for Border Counties
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APPLYING TO ETSU IS QUICK AND EASY. Complete the online application. Submit your official high school transcript. An ACT or SAT score is not required for admission, but you should submit one if you want to be considered for scholarships or certain academic programs. The average enrolling student has a 3.5 GPA and a 23 ACT. First-year applicants must have a minimum 2.3 GPA or a 17 ACT/920 SAT. Let’s Get Started 83% of our students receive financial assistance Nearly half of our students graduate without student debt ETSU awarded $20.4 million in institutional aid for 2021-22. Be a Buccaneer! Visit etsu.edu/beabuc
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