WELCOME TO TRUE BLUE
2022–23
Find what you want to study on our 515-acre campus in Murfreesboro—a friendly, fast-growing college town just 30 miles from Nashville. Our faculty, students, and programs are among the best in the nation, from Recording Industry to Aerospace, Concrete Industry to Entrepreneurship, Music to Public History, Forensic Science to Social Work. The Princeton Review ranks MTSU as one of the best colleges in the U.S. Get real-world experience that other colleges often offer only to graduate students. Your classroom may be behind a camera at Bonnaroo, combing an archaeological dig, performing on an international stage, helping patients on an underwater treadmill, or programming a robot at the Nissan auto facility. Work off stress at the Rec, meet up with friends at the Student Union, tailgate in Walnut Grove, and grab a venti Starbucks before a late night at the library.
180+ square feet of science innovation 400K student organizations 200+
undergraduate degree programs
Have the curiosity of a forensic scientist or an ear for music? Choose from plenty of high-quality majors at MTSU—many nationally ranked. You’ll be assigned an academic advisor in your first year to help you reach your goals. mtsu.edu/programs
$220 million in financial assistance
Research opportunities and hands-on learning
State-of-the-art equipment and facilities
200+ courses with free tutoring
16:1 student to faculty ratio
1 in 6 grads in Nashville area are MTSU alums
Take the first step! Apply for admission easily online. mtsu.edu/apply
Get more high-quality experiential learning as an undergrad than at any other college in the state. Study in our Science Corridor of Innovation or at our aviation, agriculture, and horse science campuses. Build unmanned aircraft or mechatronics systems, craft fermentation products from ale to yogurt, research new medicines, analyze data, or bottle MTSU’s own chocolate milk!
mtsu.edu/cbas
Actuarial Science
Aerospace Aviation Management
Flight Dispatch
Maintenance Management
Professional Pilot Technology
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Agribusiness*
Animal Science*
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Biochemistry
Biology*
Genetics and Biotechnology
Microbiology
Organismal Biology and Ecology
Physiology
Chemistry*
ACS Certified
Computer Science
Business Applications
Professional Computer Science
Concrete Industry Management
Concrete Contracting
Production, Sales, and Service
Construction Management
Commercial Construction Mgmt.
Land Development/Residential
Building Construction Mgmt.
Data Science
Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Environmental Science
Fermentation Science
Forensic Science
Geosciences*
Physical Geography
Geology
Horse Science
Mathematics
Math Education*
Professional Mathematics
Mechatronics Engineering
Military Science (ROTC) (minor)
Physics
Applied Physics
Astronomy
Physics Teaching*
Professional Physics
Plant and Soil Science*
Science*
General Science
Allied Health Science
‡ pre-chiropractic
‡ pre-cytotechnology
‡ pre-medical technology
‡ pre-pharmacy
NOTE: Students interested in pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-occupational therapy, and pre-physical therapy should choose a major while completing coursework needed to be accepted to professional school for these programs.
Allied Health Technology
‡ pre-diagnostic medical sonography
‡ pre-nuclear medicine technology
‡ pre-radiation therapy technology
Medical School Early Acceptance Program with Meharry Medical College
schools in Delta pro pilot program
1 of 15 avg. starting pay in concrete mgmt.
Want to improve communities? Get experiential and service learning through our school, clinic, and global partnerships. Change lives with nursing. Learn in advanced labs in our $39.6 million building that opened in 2020. Ever dream of competing on Project Runway ? An MTSU grad addressed cultural issues in her designs and was runner-up. What will you do?
I/O Psych in nation No.1 hire rate for Nursing 97%
BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS
Community and Public Health
Public Health
Criminal Justice Administration
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Law Enforcement
Exercise Science
Family and Consumer Studies
Child Development and Family Studies
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Interior Design
Leisure and Sport Management
Nursing
Nutrition and Food Science
Dietetics
Family and Consumer Sciences Community Education
Food Industry
Nutrition and Wellness
Physical Education*
Sport Pedagogy
Psychology
Pre-Graduate School
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
Apparel Design
Fashion Merchandising
Tourism and Hospitality Management
*Tennessee teacher licensure available
1.4%
Engage your mind, enrich your life, explore your world, and earn a living with a liberal arts degree. Employers want graduates who can communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, work well with diverse groups, and adapt quickly to rapid change. Try our degrees in Dance or Religious Studies, or study music in an All-Steinway school
in debate nationals No. 1 concerts a year 200+
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Graphic Design
Studio
Visual Arts
Art Education*
Communication
Culture and Social Influence
Health Communication
Organizational Communication
Dance
English
English Language Linguistics
Literary Studies
Literature and Culture
Secondary English Teacher Licensure*
Writing
Foreign Languages
French and Francophone Studies*
German*
Japanese Spanish*
Global Studies and Human Geography
Global Studies
Human Geography*
History*
International Relations
Music
Instrumental Music Education*
Instrumental Performance
Music Industry
Theory-Composition
Vocal/General Music Education*
Voice Performance
Philosophy
Political Science*
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Management
Public Writing and Rhetoric
Religious Studies
Sociology
Criminology
Social Justice
Work and Family Studies
Theatre*
*Tennessee teacher licensure available
Communicate, entertain, and innovate in one of the nation’s most diverse and acclaimed media schools. Earn credit at Bonnaroo, and work at WMOT Roots Radio or student-run TV, radio, record label, or news outlets. Aspire to win Grammys? Hillary Scott, Lecrae, and Luke Laird are among MTSU’s 33 recent wins. Join nationally ranked Recording Industry (Billboard and Hollywood Reporter), audio, digital journalism, or animation programs. You can do it all here!
in U.S. for audio engineering 1st production truck $1.7M
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS
Animation
Audio Production
Interactive Media Journalism
Advertising/Public Relations
Media Studies
Sports Media
Visual Communication
Media and Entertainment
Interdisciplinary Media
Media Management
Photography
Recording Industry
Commercial Songwriting
Music Business
Video and Film Production
Filmmaking
Live Production
Motion Design
Undecided on your major, or want to build your own customized program? University College can assist if you’re unsure of what you want to study or if you desire to design a degree geared to individual interests. Our advisors help undeclared students find the right fit. Tailor courses to your unique career goals through Integrated Studies, maximize the hours you’ve earned, or get credit for military and work experience.
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academic focus areas to explore
Dedicated advisors for undecided students
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Integrated Studies
Applied Leadership
Public Safety
Professional Studies
Health Administration Information Technology
International Organizational Leadership
Organizational Leadership
If you’re a high achiever, take advantage of the academic excellence and nurturing environment of our Honors College. Get special assistance if you’re in the two-thirds of Honors students preparing to pursue professional or graduate school. With Honors’ help, you might even add your name to our list of 23 recent Fulbright winners. Apply for other prestigious fellowships and MTSU scholarships, such as the full-ride Buchanan and Honors Transfer awards. The Honors bell tolls when you defend your thesis or culminating creative project!
mtsu.edu/honors
Making the journey from military duty to academic success? Come to MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center, among the largest in the nation, and get all the support you need to succeed. Advisors help you navigate veteran-friendly courses; access peer mentoring, benefits assistance, and counseling; and receive job placement services. Interested in a career in the armed forces? You may earn a Military Science minor and obtain Army ROTC and other scholarships.
mtsu.edu/military
On-campus housing puts you in the center of the MTSU community and all the academic and extracurricular activities. Living on campus is one of the strongest influences on successfully completing a degree. And make friendships that last a lifetime!
Housing Types
West Near Peck Hall and Raider Zone
Lyon Complex (T)
McHenry
Miss Mary
Monohan Complex (T)
North Near Student Union and Corlew food court
Corlew high-rise (T)
Cummings high-rise (T)
Scarlett Commons (A)
Traditional (T) Interior entryways
Reynolds Schardt
Mid-Campus
Near Science Building and McCallie Dining
Beasley (T)
Gracy (Q)
East Near Walker Library and Rec Center
Deere (Q)
Nicks (Q)
Womack Lane (A)
Quad suites (Q)
Exterior entrances
Judd (Q) Sims (T) Smith (T)
The Row Near Rec Center Houses 1–7
All bed sizes are Twin XL. See specific building room layouts and measurements at mtsu.edu/housing
Apartments (A)
Includes kitchen/living area
Ask for a Housing booklet and Living-Learning Communities brochure!
You have plenty of places to fuel up before and after classes. Use your unlimited meal plan at our cafeterias with changing menus, or spend Meal Equivalency dollars or FlexBucks at familiar food court favorites as well as grab-and-go markets. Freshmen living on campus are billed for either the 7-Day All Access Plan (dorm residents) or 150-Meal Plan (apartment assignees).
All-You-Can-Eat
Restaurants
Other Options Delivery
Campus Life
Activities and resources to enhance your campus experience mtsu.edu/campuslife
@mtsucampuslife on Instagram and Facebook
Welcome to the True Blue family! Here are handy resources for your family
Athletics
Free entry to all home athletics events with your BlueID, plus a guest ticket option goblueraiders.com
Bands
Band of Blue marching band, one of the nation’s largest, and basketball Pep Band mtsu.edu/bands
Convocation
Welcoming event for new students and families each academic year mtsu.edu/nsfp
Campus Rec Trips
Low-cost adventures through MTOP, like caving, rafting, hiking in Scotland, or surfing in Puerto Rico mtsu.edu/camprec/outdoors
Student groups, leadership, Greek life, multicultural and diversity events, and community service mtsu.edu/involve
Fraternity and Sorority Life
20+ chapters founded on education, leadership, service/philanthropy, brotherhood/sisterhood, integrity, diversity, and collaboration mtsu.edu/fsl
Intercultural and Diversity Affairs Center Programs and events designed to celebrate multiculturalism, internationalism, and individual differences mtsu.edu/idac
9,000 participants in 50+ activities from basketball, soccer, and volleyball to kickball, dodgeball, and laser tag mtsu.edu/camprec/intramural
Student Government Association
Help MTSU maximize its potential, including serving on the Freshman Council mtsu.edu/sga
Compete regionally and nationally in wrestling, paintball, rugby, racquetball, and more mtsu.edu/camprec/clubs
Help plan, promote, or produce events bringing comedians, musicians, movies, and speakers to MTSU mtsu.edu/events
Parent and Family Association mtsu.edu/parents Stay involved in your student’s experience ($30/year; $60 lifetime):
Welcome kit
Facebook group
Application for members-only scholarship
Very Important Parent (VIP) discount card
Disability and Access Center mtsu.edu/dac
Provides priority registration and assistance for students with disabilities
• Helps determine reasonable accessibility accommodations University Police mtsu.edu/police 365-day, 24-hour fully accredited police department
24-hour walking escort service available on campus
Get the benefits of low tuition and high academic value. mtsu.edu/scholarships
Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships
• Submit all application materials including qualifying test scores to MTSU by Dec. 1
• 3.5+ GPA and 23+ ACT (1130+ SAT Critical Reading + Math)
Transfer Promise Guaranteed Scholarship
• Apply to MTSU by Feb. 15
• $ 3,000 per year for two years (four semesters max.)
• 3.0 overall college GPA and 60 earned credit hours prior to enrolling in MTSU
Honors Transfer Fellowship
• Application at mtsu.edu/honors due Feb. 15
• Awarded to 30 students per year
• $ 3,500 a semester in-state ($7,000 out-of-state) for up to four semesters
All Students
Foundation and
Other Freshman Scholarships
Buchanan Fellowship
• Application at mtsu.edu/honors due Dec. 1
• Highest award given to MTSU freshmen
• Limited to 20 students per year
• Full tuition waiver for four years, book allowance, special seminars, priority registration, priority consideration for study abroad, and much more
• Application at mtsu.edu/scholarships
• HOPE Lottery Scholarship-eligible freshmen
• To help build a diverse student body
• $2,000 per academic year
Departmental Scholarships
• 700 endowed or other scholarships
• Awarded annually to 2,000 students
• Sponsored by academic and administrative departments
of MTSU students receive financial aid
anypublic university in
Tennesseeto students with these
credentials.
/ Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by MTSU. The Assistant to the President for Institutional Equity and Compliance has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at Cope Administration Building 116, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; Christy.Sigler@mtsu.edu; or 615-898-2185. The MTSU policy on non-discrimination can be found at mtsu.edu/iec.
Average expenses are shown below, with an estimated cost per semester; other fees may apply. Students are encouraged to take a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.
For a complete list of fees, go to mtsu.edu/tuition
MTSU is a great fit for students who qualify for the HOPE Lottery Scholarship. And if you also qualify for the full federal Pell Grant, you could attend MTSU with no out-of-pocket tuition costs! In addition to the HOPE Lottery Scholarship and the Pell Grant, students may qualify for guaranteed academic scholarships as a transfer or freshman student.
HOPE and Pell-eligible student, per year
3,000 freshmen
2,000 transfers incoming students a year
Take the first step! Apply for admission easily online. mtsu.edu/apply
Submit all application materials including qualifying test scores by these dates to be considered for guaranteed scholarships.
APPLY NOW!
• Fill out application and pay $25 nonrefundable application fee at mtsu.edu/apply
• Have official high school and/or college, technical school, and GED (if applicable) transcripts sent to
MTSU Office of Admissions
Student Services and Admissions Center, Room 120 1301 E. Main St. Murfreesboro, TN 37132
• Submit official ACT or SAT scores if under age 21 (must be on high school transcripts or be sent directly from testing agency) MTSU School
Code: 3994
Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at 615-898-2233 or admissions@mtsu.edu
First-Time Freshmen Complete college preparatory courses and have ONE of the following:
• 3.0+ GPA or
• ACT composite score of 22+ (SAT 1100+) or
• 2.7+ GPA and ACT score of 19+ (SAT 990+)
Transfers
Meet ONE of the following requirements:
• Earn 24 or more semester hours with a 2.0 or higher overall GPA from all postsecondary institutions
• Meet the freshman guaranteed admission standards if you’ve earned fewer than 24 hours (or 35 quarter hours) AND have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
• If you don’t meet guaranteed admission, complete the additional personal statement questions on the application.
• Your academic performance, standardized test scores, special interests and skills, and other nonacademic factors will be considered.
For a smooth transition to MTSU from community college, assure that all credits will transfer to your program after an A.A. or A.S. tntransferpathway.org
MTSU offers ways to help you make a seamless move:
• Guaranteed Admission: with a 2.0 and 24 earned college credits
• Transfer Equivalences at Middle (TEAM): See how courses you’ve taken (or may take) will transfer. mtsu.edu/team
• MTSU Promise: Get access to our advisors to ask about academics and our MT One Stop for enrollment support while you complete your associate’s degree with a TBR institution.
Admissions admissions@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/apply
Athletics mrowens@mtsu.edu goblueraiders.com
Bookstore phillips@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/phillips
Bursar (fees) bursarmt@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/tuition
CUSTOMS customs@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/customs
Dining mtdining@aramark.com mtdining.com
Financial Aid mtonestop@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/one-stop
Honors College uhc@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/honors
Housing housing@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/housing
MT One Stop mtonestop@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/one-stop
Student Affairs stuaff@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/stuaff
Student Activities involve@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/involve
Testing Services testing@mtsu.edu mtsu.edu/testing
Checklist: Dates and Deadlines
August 1:
Application opens for Fall 2023
Late August:
Housing application opens
October 1:
FAFSA available
Foundation scholarships portal opens
December 1:
Freshman guaranteed scholarship deadline
Buchanan Fellowship application deadline
February 1:
FAFSA priority deadline
February 15:
Transfer guaranteed scholarship deadline
Deadline for most foundation and departmental scholarships
Honors Transfer Fellowship application deadline
March:
Foundation scholarships portal closes Sign up for CUSTOMS orientation mtsu.edu/customs
May 1: Deadline for freshman scholarship acceptance
Discover a passion for subjects you never knew you loved. See mtsu.edu/programs
• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Advertising (and Public Relations)
• Aerospace
• Africana Studies
• Agribusiness
• Animal Science
• Animation
• Anthropology
• Apparel Design
• Applied Leadership
• Art
• Art Education
• Art History
• Astronomy
• Audio Production
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Chemistry
• Child Development and Family Studies
• Commerce
• Community and Public Health
• Computer Science
• Concrete Industry Management
• Construction Management
• Criminal Justice Administration
• Culture and Social Influence (Communication)
• Dance
• Data Science
• Dietetics (Nutrition and Food Science)
• Digital Marketing
• Early Childhood Education
• Economics
• Elementary Education, K–5
• Engineering Technology
• English
• Environmental Science
• Event Planning (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
• Exercise Science
• Fashion Merchandising
• Fermentation Science
• Filmmaking
• Finance
• Forensic Science
• French and Francophone Studies
• Geosciences
• German
• Global Studies
• Graphic Design (Art)
• Health Administration
• Health Communication
• History
• Horse Science
• Human Geography
• Human Resource Management
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Integrated Studies
• Interactive Media
• Interior Design
• International Organizational Leadership
• International Relations
• Japanese
• Journalism
• Leisure and Sport Management
• Management and Leadership
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Media Management
• Media Studies
• Middle Level Education, 6–8
NOTE: Students interested in pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-occupational therapy, and pre-physical therapy should choose a major while completing coursework needed to be accepted to professional school for these programs.
• Motion Design
• Music Industry
• Music, Instrumental Music Education
• Music, Instrumental Performance
• Music, Theory-Composition
• Music, Vocal/General Music Education
• Music, Voice Performance
• Nursing
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Organizational Communication
• Organizational Leadership
• Philosophy
• Photography
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Plant and Soil Science
• Political Science
• Pre-Chiropractic (Allied Health Science)
• Pre-Cytotechnology (Allied Health Science)
• Pre-Diagnostic Med. Sonography (Allied Health Tech.)
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medical Technology (Allied Health Science)
• Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology (Allied Health Tech.)
• Pre-Pharmacy (Allied Health Science)
• Pre-Radiation Therapy Technology (Allied Health Tech.)
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Professional Pilot (Aerospace)
• Professional Selling
• Professional Studies
• Psychology
• Public Policy and Management
• Public Relations (and Advertising)
• Public Writing and Rhetoric
• Real Estate
• Recording Industry, Commercial Songwriting
• Recording Industry, Music Business
• Religious Studies
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Special Education
• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Sport Pedagogy (Physical Education)
• Sports Media
• Supply Chain Management
• Theatre
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations (Aerospace)
• Video and Film Production
• Visual Communication
MTSU Office of Admissions
Student Services and Admissions Center, Room 120
GPS address: 1860 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Mailing address: 1301 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37132
