East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at East Tennessee State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. East Tennessee State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, East Tennessee State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 51% of students who start college at East Tennessee State University complete all the credits required within six years.

East Tennessee State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: East Tennessee State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At East Tennessee State University?

East Tennessee State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for East Tennessee State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with East Tennessee State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at East Tennessee State University

When choosing a major, East Tennessee State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at East Tennessee State University.

Student Designed Majors

East Tennessee State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

East Tennessee State University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Tennessee State University

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Does East Tennessee State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ East Tennessee State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does East Tennessee State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ East Tennessee State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does East Tennessee State University Offer AP Credit?

✅ East Tennessee State University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does East Tennessee State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ East Tennessee State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does East Tennessee State University Require Internships?

❌ East Tennessee State University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University Library

The main library on campus is the Charles C. Sherrod Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at East Tennessee State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

East Tennessee State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does East Tennessee State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

East Tennessee State University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at East Tennessee State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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