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Admission to MTSU
Admission is the first step in starting the process to become an MTSU student.
How To Apply
Applying to MTSU starts with an admission application.
- Undergraduate applicants may apply online here (the non-refundable application fee is $25; there is no fee for re-enrollment applications).
- Graduate applicants may apply online here (the non-refundable application fee is $35; there is no fee for re-enrollment applications).
(Students using Federal Tuition Assistance must speak to their Educational Service Officer or their unit's counselor prior to enrolling.)
Submit Military Training Records for Credit Evaluation
If you are a veteran, National Guard member, Reservist, or active duty service member, the training you received in the military can generally translate to elective credit towards your degree.
Additionally, if you are a member of one of the above groups and you are receiving the GI BillĀ® or TA education benefits, once you have applied to MTSU, you are:
- required to submit the Member 4 DD214 or the Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) - all veterans or currently serving,
- required to submit Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript - for those who are or have been in the Air Force,
- recommended to submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST) - all other branches.
Credit from a DD214 or LES is determined by the amount of time served. Please note that some degree programs may limit the number of prior learning hours that can be used.
Usually, all credit from the JST and Community College of the Air Force is posted as either upper division or lower division elective credit. These credits can generally be used to fulfill elective requirements. If you believe the credit is equivalent to an MTSU course, then you may petition the department to accept the elective credit as a substitution for a specific required course. We can assist you with this process. Please contact the Transition Manager, Mr. Jeremy Winsett. There may also be options via the B.S. in Liberal Studies in which military credit can be used as one area of emphasis.
To obtain military training records, please see the service / branch transcript request information below.
Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard
Joint Services Transcript
Air Force
CCAF/DESS
100 S. Turner Blvd.
Maxwell AFB, AL 36114
Community College of the Air Force Transcript
Other Ways to Earn College Credit
- Adult Degree Completion Program
- Earn Credit by Examination
- CLEP, CEEB, DSST, Credit by Special Exam, International Baccalaureate Program, Foreign Language Tests, the Advanced Placement Examinations (AP), the American College Testing Program (ACT). For more information, access the university undergraduate catalog.
Immunization
In order to attend MTSU as a Full-Time student, you will need to provide proof of immunization against Mumps, Measles, Rubella, and Varicella (2 doses). You do this by submitting a:
- copy of your DD214 (Mail: MTSU Box 0237, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 or fax: 615-898-5004), and
- Hepatitis B / Meningitis Immunity online acknowledgment
Submission of both of these items will provide adequate proof for all immunizations for those students living off campus.
For information, visit immunization requirements.
Residency Requirements for Military-Connected Students
For all students within our community (active duty, veterans and dependents), the Transition Manager will also handle your residency requests. Below are a list of ways military-connected students may be eligible to pay the In-State Tuition Rate.
** Please note, the VA does not cover out-of-state tuition rates in most situations **
Military Residency questions can be referred to 615-904-8146 (Daniels Center)
Student In-State Rate Eligibility
FAQs
For questions regarding owning a home in Tennessee or being married to a Tennessee Resident, please contact MT One Stop or Graduate Studies.
Military Service Withdrawals / Readmissions
Students who leave MTSU due to military service or are returning after fulfilling service obligations, should contact the Daniels Center to ensure their proper academic status is reinstated.