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Incoming First-Year Students
Qualifications to apply:
- Students with a 3.8 weighted core GPA and 28 ACT superscore or SAT equivalent are eligible to apply for University Honors.
- Students with at least a 3.8 weighted core GPA applying without test scores may be reviewed for University Honors.
Application process:
- Apply to UT by November 1 via VIP or Common App and check the University Honors interest box
Notification timeline:
- Students who submit an Honors application received by the early action deadline will be notified by mid-December.
- Applications received after the early action deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 December 1 and applicants will be notified of progression status by mid-January.
- The UT Competitive Scholarship Application must also be completed by December 1 to be considered for the Haslam Leadership Scholars Program.