{"id":8196,"date":"2025-07-15T14:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T18:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/?page_id=8196"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:23:22","slug":"fall-2025-university-honors-release-summary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/fall-2025-university-honors-release-summary\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2025 University Honors Release Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated as of September 9, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8313\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Honors-tshirt-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Honors T-Shirts stacked together.\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Honors-tshirt-v2.jpg 753w, https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/Honors-tshirt-v2-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><strong>University Honors<\/strong> offers high-potential scholars the opportunity to nurture their curiosity, collaborate with others, and make an impact in Tennessee and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University Honors encompasses two programs, the <strong>Chancellor\u2019s Honors Program<\/strong>\u00a0and the <strong>Haslam Leadership Scholars Program<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/chancellors-honors-program-minor-chp-25-26-program-of-studies\/\">Chancellor\u2019s Honors Program<\/a> is the university\u2019s largest interdisciplinary honors program with a minor in complex-problem solving. These scholars choose complex problems and learn how to confront them in collaborative peer groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/hals-25-26-program-of-studies\/\">Haslam Leadership Scholars<\/a> program develops community-minded and intellectually gifted young leaders through a series of transformational learning experiences and leadership minor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Fall 2025 University Honors Cohort<\/h2>\n<h3>Application Process and Deadlines<\/h3>\n<p>University Honors completed a holistic review of each application. A &#8220;holistic review&#8221; means assessing applicants by considering their entire background and experiences, not just academic metrics like grades and test scores. It&#8217;s a comprehensive evaluation that looks at the &#8220;whole person&#8221; to understand their potential for success in college and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Our admissions review process considered experience and preparation in academic areas as well as other factors including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ACT\/SAT scores<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic preparedness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment and volunteer experiences <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Written application essays for the Chancellor\u2019s Honors Program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application video and resume for the Haslam Leadership Scholars Program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership experiences<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extracurricular involvement and lived experiences <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Awards and recognition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">College and academic program of interest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Geographic representation across the state of Tennessee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Applications Received<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">The university is experiencing record growth in undergraduate first-year applications and, as such, saw <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> most competitive application pool in our 230-year history.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">For fall 2025 entry, UT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">received<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> 52,303 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">applications<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> by the November 1 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">early action<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> deadline. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prospective students with a <strong>4.0 UT-core GPA<\/strong> and a minimum of <strong>31 ACT<\/strong> were sent an invitation to apply to University Honors by the early action deadline. Prospective students who did not automatically receive an invitation were also able to request an application.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">Chancellor\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> Honors <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">Program <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">received<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"><strong>4,071<\/strong>\u00a0applications which was a <\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">12.2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">%<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">crease<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">applications from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">invitations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">. <\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">Haslam Leadership Scholars received <strong>1,611 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW188651557 BCX0\">applications<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> which was a <strong>23.9% <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">increase in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\"> applications from invitations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188651557 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW188651557 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>University Honors Applicant Residency Breakdown<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In-State: 1,515 (37.2%)<\/li>\n<li>Out-of-State: 2,536 (62.3%)<\/li>\n<li>International: 20 (0.5%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>University Honors Release Dates<\/h3>\n<p>Decisions for each University Honors program were sent at separate times. Chancellor&#8217;s Honors Programs applicants were informed in <strong>mid-December<\/strong> if they had been admitted, waitlisted, or denied to the program. Students originally waitlisted to the program were informed of final decisions in <strong>April<\/strong>. Initial decisions for the Haslam Leadership Scholars were released in <strong>mid-January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Admissions Definitions<\/h4>\n<p>University Honors uses admissions terms as defined by <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.utk.edu\/fall-2025-status-update-definitions\/\">UT&#8217;s Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admitted<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Students who received an admissions decision of &#8220;Admitted&#8221; to University Honors were admitted to the entering fall class. Admitted students should have confirmed enrollment by the May 1 deadline to reserve their place in the upcoming class and to complete the next steps, like submitting an on-campus University Honors LLC housing application and attending orientation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waitlisted<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Students who received an admissions decision of University Honors &#8220;Waitlist&#8221; were neither admitted nor denied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denied<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Students with a &#8220;Denied&#8221; decision were not offered admission to University Honors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Incoming University Honors Cohort Statistics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Haslam Leadership Scholars Overview<\/h3>\n<p>Admitted Scholars: <strong>14<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-State: 13<\/li>\n<li>Out-of-State: 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Admitted Middle 40-60% Verified Composite Superscore: <strong>32-34<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Admitted Middle 40-60% Verified Scarlett Core GPA: <strong>4.63-4.72<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<div class=\"box-light card orange tx brd-\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Chancellor&#8217;s Honors Program Scholars Overview<\/h3>\n<p>Admitted Scholars: <strong>1200<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-State: 826<\/li>\n<li>Out-of-State: 374<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Admitted Middle 40-60% Verified Composite Superscore: <strong>33-34<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-State: 34-35<\/li>\n<li>Out-of-State: 33<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Admitted Middle 40-60% Verified Scarlett Core GPA: <strong>4.57-4.62<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-State: 4.60-4.64<\/li>\n<li>Out-of-State: 4.39-4.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Important Deadlines for Fall 2026 University Honors<\/h2>\n<h3>First-Year Students Important Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Early-Action Deadline: <strong>November 1, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Completion Date: <strong>November 15, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Chancellor&#8217;s Honors Program Deadline: <strong>November 19, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Haslam Leadership Scholars Deadline: <strong>November 21, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Transfer Students Important Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Transfer Deadline: <strong>July 1, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Chancellor&#8217;s Honors Program Transfer Application Deadline: <strong>July 15, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What Does It Mean to Be On the Waitlist for University Honors?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">A student on the waitlist has not been admitted or denied admission to University Honors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">Students who receive an admissions decision of University Honors \u201cwaitlist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">\u201d will be notified of change in their status by mid-April. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">Our waitlist is not ranked, and we review students holistically<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\"> w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">hen <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">deter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">mi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">ning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\"> which students will be adm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">te<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\">d <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW209837490 BCX0\">from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209837490 BCX0\"> the waitlist.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-1\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Is the University Honors Waitlist the Same as the University's General Waitlist?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-1-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">The University Honors waitlist is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">not the same as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\"> the university\u2019s general waitlist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">Students must be admitted to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, prior to being admitted to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW211917464 BCX0\">University<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\"> Honors.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">University Honors makes decisions to admit or deny students on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">its<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\"> waitlist <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">separately from the university<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW211917464 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-2\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-2\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-2-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-2-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Can Current Students Apply to University Honors?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-2-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211917464 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\">Onl<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\">y <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\">incoming<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\"> first-year and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\">tran<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125215991 BCX0\">sfer students can be admitted to University Honors.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW125215991 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW211917464 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Current students can often find honors opportunities within their college and departmental honors programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-3\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-3\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-3-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-3-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Why Did I Not Receive an Application?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-3-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW211917464 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\">If you did not receive an invitation to apply for University Honors after applying to the u<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\">niversity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\"> by the Early Action Deadline, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/2025-university-honors-application-request\/\">request an application<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW211917464 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\">Th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\">e app<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\">lication mu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 BCX0\">st be completed by the University<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196794944 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Honors Program may appeal that decision with University Honors if new relevant academic information becomes available before the appeal deadline.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\">Students can still apply <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW125453818 BCX0\">to<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\">other<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\"> honors opportunities at UT<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\"> I<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125453818 BCX0\">n addition to University Honors, 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