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MTSU offers different admission categories for academically talented high school students.
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Programs for Academically Talented High School Students
MTSU offers these admission categories for high school students wishing to take college
courses prior to their graduation from high school: Pre-university Honors, Early Admission,
the High School Scholars Program, and Dual Enrollment.
Early Admission
The Early Admission program allows high ability high school students to enter college
prior to their high school graduation if meeting either set of qualifications listed
below.
Students who would like to begin college at the end of their junior year must meet the following conditions:
- be at least 16 years of age;
- have completed the junior year of high school with a minimum of 14 high school units;
- have a 3.50 grade point average on all work taken during grades 9, 10, and 11;
- have a minimum composite ACT score of 27;
- be recommended for participation in the program by either the high school principal or guidance counselor.
Academically talented/gifted students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in public or private schools in Tennessee may enroll in and receive regular college
credit from MTSU under the following provisions:
- The student has a 3.20 grade point average on a 4.00 scale;
- The student must present recommendation and permission from the high school principal;
- Placement in college courses must be a part of the student's Individualized Educational Placement as determined by the Multi-disciplinary Team.
The University makes no inference that courses completed at MTSU would apply toward
high school graduation requirements. This privilege of enrollment is granted to students
enrolled in Tennessee public or private high schools as specified in Chapter 395 of
the Public Acts of 1983. Students may register for no more than nine (9) semester
hours per semester when enrolled in this program.
How to Apply for Early Admission:
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
- Submit the $25.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Request that the high school forward an official transcript to MTSU Admissions.
- Submit an official ACT score report, if ACT scores are not included on transcript.
- Submit letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor and an Individualized
Educational Program (IEP) report if necessary.
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Send official transcripts to: Admissions Office, 208 Cope Administration Building,
MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is the enrollment of a high school student in one or more specified
college courses for which the student will be awarded both high school and college
credit. Minimum admission standards for dual enrollment are:
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Must be a junior or senior in high school;
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Must have a minimum 3.00 high school GPA;
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Must have a minimum ACT composite of 22 (SAT composite of 1020);
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Must have a subscore of 20 on the respective subject area if enrolling in English
or mathematics courses.
To Apply as a Dual Enrollment Student:
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
- Submit the $25.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order).
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Send official high school transcript to: Admissions Office, 208 Cope Administration
Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
Transient Students
If you are currently enrolled in another college or university and wish to attend
MTSU for one semester only, you may enroll as a transient student by following these
steps:
- Complete the undergraduate admission application.
- Submit a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit an official transcript from the institution last attended.
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Send official transcripts to: Admissions Office, 208 Cope Administration Building,
MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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Adult Special Students
This category is designed to serve the interests of an adult learner (age 21 or older)
who does not wish to pursue a degree at the present time, but who wishes to receive
academic credit. Participants may complete a maximum of 16 semester hours credit at
MTSU in this category. After receiving 16 hours, the applicant, to continue enrolling
at MTSU, must apply for regular classification and must meet transfer admission requirements.
To be admitted as an Adult Special student, an individual must hold a high school
diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). An applicant will not be admitted in
this category if he/she has already been denied admission in another category for
the same period of time.
Due to Tennessee Board of Regents placement testing requirements, students in this
category are not allowed to register for college-level mathematics or English courses
or any college-level course with a remedial or developmental prerequisite unless the
appropriate portion of the Placement test is taken. Students also cannot register
for any college-level course that has a prerequisite defined by MTSU academic departments.
For more information about the limitations on adult special students, call the Admissions
Office at (615) 898-2232.
To Apply as an Adult Special Student:
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
- Submit the $25.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order).
- Submit an official college transcript of last college attended (if college-level work
not attempted, official verification of high school graduation or equivalent).
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Send official transcripts to: Admissions Office, 208 Cope Administration Building,
MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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Audit Students
Any person who is over 18 years of age and who wishes to take a course but receive
no credit for it may do so by applying as an Audit student. Please note: Regular registration fees will be charged for auditing courses. Specific regulations concerning the responsibilities of students who audit courses
may be found in the "Expenses" section of the MTSU Undergraduate Catalog.
To Apply as an Audit Student:
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
- Submit the $25.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order).
- Provide proof of age.
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Send official transcripts to: Admissions Office, 208 Cope Administration Building,
MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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60-Year-Old/Disabled Audit Student
Applicants who are 60 years of age or older, or who are permanently and totally disabled
(T.C.A., Section 49-7-113), and domiciled in Tennessee are required to pay the $25.00
non-refundable application fee but are not required to pay registration fees if they audit courses. Proof of age or disability is required annually. Registration is on a space-available
basis. Regular registration fees will be charged if courses are taken for academic
credit.
To Apply as a 60-Yr-Old/Disabled Audit Student:
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission each semester.
- Submit the $25.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order).
- Provide proof of age or disability on an annual basis.
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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65-Year-Old/Disabled Credit Student
Persons 65 years of age or older, or permanently and totally disabled (T.C.A., Section
49-7-113), who are domiciled in Tennessee may register for classes on a space-available
basis for academic credit, paying a minimum registration fee. The cost is one-half
the semester hour rate up to a maximum of $75.00. An application fee of $25.00 is
also required. The applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent, and
the applicant must submit proof of age or disability annually.
To Apply as a 65-Yr-Old/Disabled Credit Student:
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission each semester.
- Submit proof of high school graduation.
- Submit the $25.00 non-refundable application fee (check or money order).
- Provide proof of age or disability on an annual basis.
- Send signed application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee to: Business
Office, 105 Cope Administration Building, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
- Send official transcripts to: Admissions Office, 208 Cope Administration Building,
MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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