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How to Apply

Incoming First-Year Students

Qualifications to apply:

  • Students with a 4.0 weighted core GPA and 31 ACT superscore or SAT equivalent are eligible to apply for University Honors.

Application process:

  • Apply to UT by November 1 via govols.utk.edu or Common App.
  • Qualified students will be notified of their availability to apply via email.
  • The deadline to apply for University Honors by November 20.

Notification timeline:

  • Students who submit an Honors application received by the early action deadline will be notified by mid-December.

Haslam Leadership Scholars Program:

  • The Haslam Leadership Scholars Program seeks to attract and hone the leaders of tomorrow for the State of Tennessee.
  • Students interested in the Haslam Leadership Scholars Program should apply to the university by the early action deadline.
  • Following submission of university application, qualified students will receive an email with an application link.
  • Applications are due November 22 and applicants will be notified of progression status by mid-January. Students applying to the Haslam Leadership Scholars Program must also have submitted a University Honors application.