UT Martin Search Brochure 2020-2021

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Never Fly

Solo

Tennessee Residents


SOAR like a SKYHAWK


It’s a

great day to be a Skyhawk

“Graduating from an elite program within the UT System will be one of my greatest accomplishments in my professional career. I look forward to using my education in the workforce in the future. UT Martin will always be a special place to me and will always be a place that I can call home.” -Isaac Mecklin, Munford, Tenn.

“UT Martin has a unique student to teacher experience, where they not only teach you the core subjects, but also life skills that are important to succeed.” -Jack Scalzo, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

“UT Martin has given me countless opportunities, but the biggest blessing it has given me is the opportunity to work on campus.” -Sophie Raines, Jackson, Tenn.

“My favorite thing about UT Martin is how tightly knit the community is and that I never feel out of place because there are always people with the same interest not far from reach.” -Jae Williams, Memphis, Tenn.


Admissions Admission Requirements First-time Freshmen

• Students must have a 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT or SAT equivalent OR 2.7 GPA and 21 ACT or SAT equivalent to be admitted.

Estimated Expenses 2021-22 academic year Full-time Tuition & Fees (in-state): $9,748/year Full-time Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $15,788/year Housing (Ellington/Browning): $2,920/year

• UT Martin uses the super-scoring method of combining test scores into a new composite score.

Meal Plan (10 meals/week): $3,364/year

• Any student who does not meet regular admission requirements will reviewed for conditional

Books (estimated): $1,400/year

admission. Spots are limited, so apply early. • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UT Martin will offer test-flexible admission for students

Total (in-state): $17,432 Total (out-of-state): $23,472

applying for the fall of 2021. As ACT/SAT scheduled tests are being canceled because of the coronavirus, UT Martin will accept applications based on high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and courses taken. Students will have to submit an ACT or SAT score prior to enrolling at UT Martin but can be admitted without a score.

Transfer Students •

Students who have completed 12 hours of college-level courses must have a 2.0 college GPA

All tuition and fees are estimated based on 2020-21 costs. Students residing outside of Tennessee are considered out-of-state, except residents of Fulton, Graves and Hickman counties in Kentucky. Tuition and fees may be adjusted annually. Visit utm.edu/tuition for the most up-to-date information.

UT Promise •

Tennessee residents who meet UT Martin admission requirements, qualify for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship and have an annual household income of less than $50,000 are eligible to

to be admitted.

receive funds from the UT Promise financial aid program. Freshman students can also enroll in classes at our centers located in Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and

University Scholars • •

scholarships. • •

Students must qualify for the UT Martin Chancellor’s Scholarship to apply.

To apply visit utm.edu/universityscholars or call (731) 881-7436 for more information.

This program applies to both tuition and mandatory fees. Housing, meal plans and other post-secondary expenses are not included.

Qualifying students receive $2,500 per year in addition to their Chancellor’s Scholarship award of $3,000 per year for a total of $22,000 for four years.

Participating students will be matched with a volunteer mentor and must complete eight hours of service each semester to remain in the program.

University Scholars is the premier UT Martin Honors program for up to 30 incoming first-year students.

This is a last-dollar scholarship that will be applied after all other financial aid is received, including, but not limited to, Pell Grants, HOPE Scholarship, and other institutional

Somerville. Transfer students are eligible to enroll at all centers including a location in Jackson.

Students must meet application, FAFSA, and service deadlines in order to be considered. For specific information on deadlines and requirements, visit utpromise.tennessee.edu.


Admissions You are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when you apply for admission by Feb. 1. You can use the chart below to determine the award for which you may qualify. Additional scholarship information is available at utm.edu/scholarships.

Chancellor’s Scholarship $3,000 annually Deans Scholarship $2,000 annually

Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients are eligible for a travel-study stipend of $2,500 to apply toward a university-approved travel experience while enrolled at UT Martin. Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients who are not Tennessee residents will have the out-of-state portion of their tuition waived in addition to receiving the scholarship award. The Deans Scholarship can be combined with the Voyager Out-of-State Scholarship for students who qualify. The Excellence and Achieve Scholarships are for Tennessee residents only.


Housing Housing Options

University Village Phase I (A, B, C, D, E)

Browning and Ellington Halls: $2,920/year Cooper Hall Living-Learning Communities: $3,500/year University Village Phase 1 (A-E): $6,750/year University Village Phase 2 (F-H): $6,420/year

2 or 4 bedrooms Apartment-style living Fully furnished Private bedroom Private bath Full kitchen Walk-in closet Washer/dryer Wireless Internet

First-year freshmen are required to live on campus unless commuting from the home of parents or legal guardians in the Tennessee counties of Weakley, Obion, Gibson, Carroll or Henry or the Kentucky counties of Fulton, Hickman and Graves. Students enrolled with fewer than 45 completed credit hours before the first day of fall classes are required to sign an academic year lease and live in on-campus residence halls. Once a student completes 45 credit hours, signing an additional academic year lease is not required after completing current lease obligations. Some exemptions apply. For information, call the Office of Housing, 731-881-7737 or email houseme@utm.edu. Visit utm.edu/housing for more information. Rates are subject to change.

Priority given to upperclassmen and transfer students.


Housing University Village Phase II (F, G, H)

Browning and Ellington Halls

1, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms Apartment-style living Elevator-equipped Fully furnished Private bedroom Kitchenette Refrigerator Two-burner cook top Stack-unit washer/dryer Wireless Internet

Residence-hall living Fully furnished 2-person shared bedroom (single available at additional cost) 4-person shared bath Community kitchen, laundry and game room area Wireless Internet

Priority given to incoming freshmen.


Living-Learning Communities Living-Learning Communities in Cooper Hall A living-learning community is an environment where students with shared academic majors or lifestyle interests can live, study and work together. Our living-learning communities have access to community rooms equipped with the latest technology, access to study rooms, a break room and community rooms. Benefits of Living-Learning Communities: • Experience a tailored transition into college • Enrich your academic and residential experience • Grow your leadership skills • Take classes with people you know • Form a study group

• • • •

Build a network of faculty connections Create long-lasting friendships Get involved on campus Have fun

Community living suite



The College of Business and Global Affairs sends a select group of students to participate in hospitality each year at the Super Bowl. These students get behind-the-scenes experience with the planning and execution of this high-profile event.

UT Martin offers numerous faculty-led travelstudy programs and study-abroad opportunities.

UT Martin student organizations reported more than 5,000 community service hours in 2019-20.

UT Martin offers the only K-12 dance education licensure teaching option in Tennessee.


VIQTORY has designated UT Martin a Military Friendly School.

UT Martin is one of fewer than 30 institutions nationally offering four-year academic preparation in veterinary health technology.

UT Martin’s student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.


Programs of Study Accounting Actuarial Science Agricultural Business Agricultural Communications Agricultural Engineering Technology Agricultural Production Agricultural Professional Education Animal Science Applied Mathematics Art Education Band/Orchestral Biofuels Biology Broadcasting Business Business Communication Information Systems Chemical Sciences Chemistry Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Communications Computer Engineering Computer Science: Data Science Computer Science: Digital Hardware and Embedded Systems Computer Science: Software and Systems Corrections Courts and Law Criminal Justice Crop and Soil Management Dance Education

Dietetics Ecology and Environmental Biology Economics Education Electrical Engineering English English: Legal Studies Environmental Management Exercise Science and Wellness Family and Consumer Sciences Education Farm and Ranch Management Fashion Merchandising Finance Fine and Performing Arts Food and Nutrition Forensics Geosystems: Geographic Information Systems Geosystems: Earth Science Geology Gerontology Golf Course and Landscape Management Graphic Design Health and Human Performance K-12 Ed Health Sciences History Hospitality & Food Service Management Industrial Engineering Information Systems Instrumental Music Education Interdisciplinary Studies

Integrated Studies International Business International Studies K-5 Education Law Enforcement Management Management Information Systems Manufacturing Engineering Marketing Mathematics Math Education Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Media Design Meteorology Middle Grades (4-8) Education Music Music Education Music Performance Natural Resources Management News-Editorial Nursing Nutrition Organismal Biology Park Administration Philosophy Physical Education Plant and Soil Science Political Science Political Science: Legal Studies Pre K-3 Education Precision Agriculture Technology Preschool Education Psychology Public Administration

Public Health Public Relations Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Software and Computer Systems Soil and Water Conservation Soil Science Spanish Special Education Sport Business Statistics Teaching Theatre Veterinary Health Technology Veterinary Science Video Game Design Visual Arts Vocal Music Education Voice Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Pre-Professional Pathways: Chiropractic-Biology Chiropractic-HHP Chiropractic-Other Cytotechnology-Biology Cytotechnology-Chemistry Cytotechnology-Other Dental-Biology Dental-Chemistry Dental-Other Dental Hygiene-Biology Dental Hygiene-Other Health Informatics & Info Mgt-Bus


Health Informatics & Info Mgt-CSCI Health Informatics & Info MgtOther Medical-Biology Medical-Chemistry Medical-Other Medical Laboratory Science-Biology Medical Laboratory ScienceChemistry Medical Laboratory Science-Other Occupational Therapy-Biology Occupational Therapy-HHP Occupational Therapy-Other Optometry-Biology Optometry-Chemistry Optometry-Other Pharmacy-Biology Pharmacy-Chemistry Pharmacy-Other Physical Therapy-Biology Physical Therapy-HHP Physical Therapy-Other Physician Assistant-Biology Physician Assistant-Chemistry Physician Assistant-Other Speech Pathology Veterinary Medicine Animal Science Wildlife Biology The University of Tennessee at Martin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Tennessee at Martin.


Plan a visit! Preview Days

To register, visit utm.edu/previewday. Students can also attend

test flight academic Preview Day in the Spring to learn more about UT Martin. Visit utm.edu/testflight for more information. Campus tours are also available each weekday. Sign up today at utm.edu/tour. Hablamos español: Si usted o su familia prefiere hablar con un miembro del personal que habla español, nuestra oficina tiene un representante disponible para ayudar con cualquier pregunta. Háblenos al 731-881-7390 o mándanos un correo electrónico a admitme@utm.edu.


Applying is easy!

Freshmen

Transfers

Apply today at utm.edu/apply

Apply today at utm.edu/apply

Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov

Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov

beginning Oct. 1 of your senior year.

beginning Oct. 1.

Sign up to live on campus

Sign up to live on campus

Register to attend Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR)

Register to attend Transfer and Adult Orientation

The priority application deadline is Feb. 1. Submit official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores.

at utm.edu/housing beginning Oct. 1 of your senior year.

at utm.edu/soar beginning Feb. 1 of your senior year.

Submit official transcripts from your high school and all previous colleges attended.

at utm.edu/housing beginning Oct. 1.

at utm.edu/toar beginning Feb. 1.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 303 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238, (731) 881-3505 Office, (731) 881-4889 TTY, Hearing Impaired, (731) 881-3507 Fax, equityanddiversity@ utm.edu, http://www.utm.edu/departments/equalopp/. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act), UTM’s annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on or around the campus and UTM’s emergency response and evacuation procedures. You can view the report at http://www.utm.edu/departments/finadmin/publicsafety/annualreport.php or you may obtain a paper copy of the report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, 215 Hurt Street, Martin, TN 38238 or calling (731) 881-7777. Data on intercollegiate athletics program participation rates and financial support may be found at http://www.utm.edu/webshare/consumer_docs/09-10%20DOE-EADA%20Report.pdf and printed copies may be obtained through the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, 1022 Elam Center, Martin, TN 38238 or by calling (731) 881-7660. E05-0415-00-005-21


The University of Tennessee at Martin Visit campus and meet with a member of our admissions staff. Give us a call at 731-881-7020 or visit utm.edu/tour to schedule a tour.

731-881-7020 • utm.edu

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