Admissions

Carson-Newman University seeks students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to gain full benefit from a challenging program of graduate study in a Christ-centered context. Students are considered for admission based on their academic credentials (coursework and grades attained, relevant test scores), references, and other requirements established by each academic program along with additional factors that demonstrate probability of college success at a Christian institution of higher learning.

Carson-Newman University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or veteran status in provision of its education policies, programs, and activities.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet academic requirements and other admission criteria established by the University. The University reserves the right to deny admission to applicants who do not possess adequate academic preparation and/orthose who fail to meet other admission criteria. Students who are admitted are required to abide by university policies and regulations. Program directors for each graduate program evaluate all applications and applicable references, test scores, interview results, and transcripts before making an admission recommendation. When a decision is reached, the applicants are notified of their admission status. Admissions may be granted to begin in fall, spring, or summer depending on the specific program. Please refer to individual academic programs for admission deadlines.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS

Completed application for admission.

One official transcript of all undergraduate and/or graduate programs of study. Also, one official graduate transcript showing courses which are being transferred to Carson-Newman University to apply toward the Master’s, the EdS, or the EdD degrees (maximum of 9 semester hours for the master’s and EdS degrees and 12 semester hours for the EdD, completed within the last five years). Official test scores as required by individual graduate programs.

Note: See specific graduate program for additional admissions requirements.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is one option students may choose to meet admission testing requirements for certain graduate programs. For information and scheduling, call 1-800-473- 2255. The GRE code for Carson-Newman University is 1102. For students conditionally admitted into a Graduate Studies in Nursing program, the GRE must be completed, and results received during the first semester of enrollment. For students conditionally admitted in Education, the GRE must be completed within the first 12 hours of coursework.