Transfer Piece 2023-2024

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TRANSFER STUDENTS

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN

is a primary regional campus in the statewide University of Tennessee System!

CHATTANOOGA

KNOXVILLE

CAROLINA
ILLINOIS
MISSOURI ARKANSAS MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA GEORGIA NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH
VIRGINIA KENTUCKY
NASHVILLE

ADMISSIONS

Apply for Admission:

Transfer students should apply for admission at utm.edu/apply the semester before planning to attend — the sooner the better! After you apply, submit official transcripts from your high school and all previous colleges attended. In-progress transcripts will be considered for admissions decisions.

Course Evaluation

After final transcripts have been submitted, UT Martin will evaluate your completed college courses to determine how they may transfer into your chosen degree program. Your degree evaluation will be available through your UT Martin Portal in your Flight Plan. You will then meet with a faculty advisor to discuss degree progress and estimated graduation dates. You can estimate how your courses will transfer to UT Martin by visiting the transfer equivalency tables online at utm.edu/transfertables.

Complete the FAFSA

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. UT Martin’s school code is 003531.

Degree Works Flight Plan

Once you are admitted to UT Martin and have submitted official college transcripts, Flight Plan will help you (and your advisor) plan and complete your program of study successfully and efficiently. You will be able to view an organized, easy-to-read checklist that outlines requirements for courses of study set forth in the university catalog. A “ What If Tool” can also be used to help you explore different degree plans at UT Martin.

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Merit-based Scholarships

Visit utm.edu/scholarships for continuation requirements and additional criteria. Scholarships are limited and are for new UT Martin transfer students only.

*Note: Students enrolled in online degree programs are not eligible for UT Martin merit-based scholarships.

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 $60,000 are eligible to receive funds from the UT Promise financial aid program.

• 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 scholarships.

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

• This program applies to both tuition and mandatory fees. Housing, meal plans and other postsecondary expenses are not included.

• Students must meet application, FAFSA and service deadlines in order to be considered. For specific information on deadlines and requirements, visit tennessee.edu/ut-promise.

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Requirements Award Amount Eligibility Elam Promise Transfer Scholarship 3.5+ cumulative transfer GPA $1,000 per year Tennessee students only Elam Promise Transfer Advance 3.25-3.49 cumulative transfer GPA $750 per year Tennessee students only Elam Promise Transfer Achieve 3.0-3.24 cumulative transfer GPA $500 per year Tennessee students only Voyager Out-of-State Scholarship 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA $5,000 per year Out-of-state students only Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 3.0+ cumulative transfer GPA and be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa $1,000 per year (up to two years) All transfer students

HOUSING

We make sure campus living is a positive experience. The UT Martin Office of Housing provides a fully-trained staff of residence hall directors and resident assistants who tend to the needs of residents through social activities, competitions and intramural sports.

Housing Options:

• Browning and Ellington Halls: $3,380/year

• Cooper Hall Living-Learning Communities: $4,050/year

• University Village Phase 1 (A-E): $7,130/year

• University Village Phase 2 (F-H): $6,780/year

Rates are subject to change.

Need assistance? Call or send us an email. Office of Housing 731-881-7730 | houseme@utm.edu

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, and a break room.

Benefits of Living-Learning Communities:

• Experience a tailored transition into college.

• Enrich your academic and residential experience.

• Enhance 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!

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

Priority given to upperclassmen and transfer students.

2 or 4 bedrooms

Apartment-style living

Fully furnished

Private bedroom

Private bath

Full kitchen

Walk-in closet

Washer/dryer

Wireless internet

University Village Phase II (F, G, H)

Priority given to first-year students.

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

Browning and Ellington Halls

Residence-hall living

Fully furnished

2-person shared bedroom (single available at additional cost)

4-person shared bathroom

Wireless internet

Community kitchen

Laundry

Game room area

DID YOU KNOW?

• Approximately 87% of degree-seeking undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.

• U.S. News & World Report has ranked UT Martin 10th among top regional public institutions in the South.

• UT Martin has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation as recognition for the support provided to military veterans who attend the university.

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

• UT Martin offers a meteorology concentration, the only one of its kind in Tennessee.

• UT Martin is the third-largest producer of teachers in the state of Tennessee.

• The College of Business and Global Affairs sends a select group of students to the Super Bowl and other major sporting events each year as part of the sport business minor to assist with event production.

• UT Martin has the only Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program in Tennessee.

• UT Martin’s concentration in manufacturing engineering is the only comparable program in a 300-mile radius.

• WUTM 90.3 FM “The Hawk” is a regionally and nationally honored college radio station.

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STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO

150+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

#1

RATED FIRST IN THE STATE AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION

CAMPUS LIFE

The UT Martin campus has a small-town feel with a large city vibe that is great for college students. Our campus life is vibrant and provides a wide variety of activities that appeal to all students, including concerts, comedians, block parties, movies, game shows and so much more.

To access our activities calendar, visit runway.utm.edu.

Campus Facilities

Students can enjoy many facilities on campus:

• Paul Meek Library

• Skyhawk Dining Hall

• Food Court

• Student Recreation Center

• Fitness Trail

• Hardy Graham Stadium

• Skyhawk Arena & Pat Head Summitt Court

• Boling University Center

• UTM’s Department of Public Safety patrols the campus 24 hours a day, year-round.

• Students can request an officer escort any time at 731-881-7777.

• All students, faculty and staff can participate in UTM RAVE Alerts – an emergency text-messaging system.

• All residence halls are staffed with resident assistants (RAs). RAs provide information about activities, events and policies, and assist students with roommate conflicts, homesickness and academic concerns. RAs are trained to respond to a variety of issues to assist students or act as a referral resource.

• The Residence Life staff takes extra precautions to ensure the safety and security of residents through cameras, swipe card access, fire safety equipment, staff emergency response training and 24hour response from on-call students and professional staff.

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MARTIN, TN

The City of Martin features a revitalized historic business district that includes coffee shops, dining, shopping, and nightlife. A new addition is a $14 million, 21st century public library at the gateway to downtown. The traditional college town setting and related amenities offer a welcoming environment for students who attend the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Shop, dine and explore Martin at cityofmartin.net before your visit.

Martin is conveniently located close to several nearby attractions that make for great visits while taking a study break. Reelfoot Lake, Kentucky Lake, Land Between the Lakes and Discovery Park of America are among the wellknown destination points in the region. Martin is centrally located between Nashville and Memphis and is less than a

• According to the Washington Post, Martin is the “Collegiest town” in Tennessee, based on college students making up the highest share of the population.

• Martin is home to the award-winning Tennessee Soybean Festival. The festival is an annual Labor Day Week event featuring activities that celebrate the area’s agricultural history and roots. The festival has received the Southeast Festival and Events Association’s prestigious Best Festival Award.

Accounting

Actuarial Science

Agricultural Business

Agribusiness Communications

Agricultural Engineering Technology

Agricultural Production

Agricultural Professional Education

Animal Science

Applied Mathematics

Art Education

Band/Orchestral

Biology: Cell & Molecular

Biology: Ecology & Environmental

Biology: Organismal

Biomedical Health Sciences

Broadcast & Multimedia Production

Business

Business Communication Information Systems

Chemical Physics

Chemical Sciences

Chemistry

Chemistry: Forensic Science

Child and Family Studies

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science: Data Science

Computer Science: Digital Hardware & Embedded Systems

Computer Science: Software & Systems

Construction Management Corrections

Courts & Law

Criminal Justice

Cybersecurity

Crop & Soil Management

Dance Education

Dietetics

Economics

Education

Electrical Engineering

English

English: Legal Studies

Environmental Management

Exercise Science & Wellness

Family & Consumer Sciences Education

Farm & Ranch Management

Fashion Merchandising

Finance

Fine & Performing Arts

Food & Nutrition

Forensics

Geosystems: Geographic Information Systems

Geosystems: Earth Science

Geology

Gerontology

Global Affairs

Golf Course & Landscape Management

Graphic Design

Health & Human Performance K-12 Ed

Health Sciences

History

Hospitality & Food Service Management

Information Systems

Instrumental Music Education

Interdisciplinary Studies

Integrated Studies

International Business

International Studies

Journalism & Digital Content Production

Juvenile Justice

K-5 Education

Law Enforcement Management

Management Information Systems

Manufacturing Engineering

Marketing

Mass Media & Strategic Communication

Mathematics

Math Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Meteorology

Middle Grades (4-8) Education

Music

Music Education

Music Performance

Natural Resources Management

Nursing Nutrition

Park Administration

Philosophy

Physical Education

Plant & Soil Science

Political Science

Political Science: Legal Studies

PreK-3 & Special Education PreK-3

Precision Agriculture Technology

Preschool Education

Psychology

Public Administration

Public Health

Secondary Education

Social Work

Sociology

Software & Computer Systems

Soil & Water Conservation

Soil Science

Spanish

Special Education

Sport Business Statistics

Strategic Communication & Public Relations

Studio Art

Teaching

Theatre: Acting

Theatre: Tech

Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Science

Video Game Design

Visual Arts

Vocal Music Education

Voice Wildlife & 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 Mgt-Other

Medical-Biology

Medical-Chemistry

Medical-Other

Medical Laboratory Science-Biology

Medical Laboratory Science-Chemistry

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

VISIT CAMPUS

Plan a visit!

Preview Days

Meet with UT Martin students and faculty, discover student life, learn about financial aid, tour campus and see our resident hall options.

To register, visit utm.edu/previewday.

Campus Tours

Campus tours are available each weekday. Sign up today at utm.edu/tour.

Virtual Tour

Scan here to get a peek at campus before visiting!

Questions? Contact our campus visit counselor at (731) 881-7032 or admitme@utm.edu.

APPLYING

Apply today at utm.edu/apply by Feb.1 to submit your priority application. Submit official transcripts from your high school and all previous colleges attended.

Complete the FAFSA each year at fafsa.gov.

Sign up to live on campus at utm.edu/housing.

Register to attend Transfer and Adult Orientation 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. E05-0425-00-012-23

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