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International applicants requiring an F or J visa should consult the International Office before applying because they may not qualify as a nondegree student or a visa.

  • Personal Enrichment

    Information

    This classification is for students taking courses but are not intent on transferring courses to another program at any university (including ETSU). This classification is also for those that are considered senior citizens by the university taking courses as audit.

    Note: Students enrolled as non-degree are not guaranteed specific class selections. Class permits are granted only at the discretion of the particular department offering the courses.

    Contact Information

    Location/Delivery Method

    • On Campus and online

    Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)

    Application processing takes 2-4 business days.  Applications submitted after the Tuesday before classes begin may incur a $100 late registration fee.  

    Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants

    Fall

    First day of classes. See the ETSU calendar for exact dates

    May 1

    Summer

    First day of classes. See the ETSU calendar for exact dates

    February 1

    Spring

    First day of classes. See the ETSU calendar for exact dates

    October 1

    Requirements

    Application Fee

    • Pay the applicable application fee

    Transcripts

    • Must confirm that you obtained a bachelor or US bachelor equivalent and provide university name and what year you graduated. Will be required to submit proof of degree by end of the first semester you attend.
  • Intent To Transfer

    Information

    This classification is for students applying to another program at ETSU.

    Note: Students can only transfer up to 9 credit hours and credit hour transfers are at the discretion of the department for which you later apply.

    Contact Information

    Location/Delivery Method

    • On Campus and online

    Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)

    Application processing takes 2-4 business days.  Applications submitted after the Tuesday before classes begin may incur a $100 late registration fee.  

    Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants

    Fall

    First day of classes. See the ETSU calendar for exact dates

    May 1

    Summer

    First day of classes. See the ETSU calendar for exact dates

    February 1

    Spring

    First day of classes. See the ETSU calendar for exact dates

    October 1

    Requirements

    Application Fee

    • Pay theapplicable application fee

    Transcripts

    • Must confirm that you obtained a bachelor or US bachelor equivalent and provide university name and what year you graduated. Will be required to submit copies of all transcripts and proof of degree from prior universities by the end of the first semester you attend (these will transfer with your file to your new degree application).

    Personal Statement

    • Include a statement indicating what ETSU program you would like to transfer these hours toward.
  • Visiting Students

    Information

    This classification is for students that are visiting and going back to their home institution.

    Note: Students enrolled as non-degree are not guaranteed specific class selections. Class permits are granted only at the discretion of the particular department offering the courses.

    Contact Information

    Location/Delivery Method

    • On Campus and online

    Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)

    Application processing takes 2-4 business days.  Applications submitted after the Tuesday before classes begin may incur a $100 late registration fee.  

    Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants

    Fall

    August 10

    May 1

    Summer

    May 15

    February 1

    Spring

    December 5

    October 1

    Requirements

    Application Fee

    • Pay theapplicable application fee

    Letter of Good Standing

    • Must submit a Letter of Good Standing from your current university. See this attachment for an example of this letter.

     Transcripts

    • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including a transcript that reflects the individual has earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Faculty Taking GRAD Courses

    Information

    This classification is for ETSU Faculty taking GRAD professional development courses ONLY.

    GRAD 5001 – The Art of Self-Marketing
    GRAD 5003 – Career Planning
    GRAD 5008 – Interpersonal Interactions for Professionals
    GRAD 5009 – Leadership for Professionals
    GRAD 5017 – Responsible Conduct of Research
    GRAD 5110 – Teaching Pedagogy for the Graduate Teaching Assistant
    GRAD 7800 – Faculty Technology Leadership
    GRAD 7810 – Faculty Technology Leadership II
    GRAD 7820 – Research Grant Development I
    GRAD 7830 – Research Grant Development II
    GRAD 7820 – Mentoring Student Research
    GRAD 7860 – Teaching for Learning in Higher Education

    Note: Students enrolled as non-degree are not guaranteed specific class selections. Class permits are granted only at the discretion of the particular department offering the courses.

    Contact Information

    Location/Delivery Method

    • On Campus and online

    Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)

    Application processing takes 2-4 business days.  Applications submitted after the Tuesday before classes begin may incur a $100 late registration fee.  

    Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants

    Fall

    August 10

    May 1

    Summer

    May 15

    February 1

    Spring

    December 5

    October 1

    Requirements

    Faculty Status

    • Our office will confirm your status as a faculty member with ETSU

    Transcripts

    • You will need to either supply Official copies of all of your transcripts to our office or confirm that we are able to obtain these from ETSU Human Resources.

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