old-General Admission Policy

Persons seeking admission to the College must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prospective students are encouraged to apply at any time. Steps to apply are as follows:

• Discuss career objective with Student Services and consult with instructor/tour program, if desired, and choose one program of study.
• Complete an application for enrollment online.
• Have a financial plan for attending the institution which may include financial aid, Veterans’ educational benefits, scholarships, cash, check, money order, or some major credit cards.
• Provide Tennessee College of Applied Technology - with sealed, official high school transcript/diploma, College transcript/degree, or GED or HiSET scores.

Prospective students who are foreign nationals (non-U.S. Citizens or non-Permanent U.S. Residents) are permitted to enroll at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology -. It is up to the prospective student to determine what, if any, affect enrollment might have on their immigration/visa status in the U.S. To be eligible for state funded financial aid or other assistance, prospective students must meet the requirements of the Tennessee Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act (EVEA) T.C.A. §4-58-101 et seq.

The completed application for enrollment will be added to the program interest list on the date the application is received by the College. The applicant will be notified about this action by letter. Periodic letters will thereafter be sent to those with applications on lengthy interest lists to confirm their continued interest. When an opening becomes available, notification will be sent to the next applicant on the interest list, along with a scheduled orientation date. If the applicant declines or does not respond to the notification of an opening in the desired program, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - may decide to delay the applicant’s entry to the next available vacancy. If the applicant declines the opportunity for enrollment twice, their enrollment application will be retired, and the student removed from the Priority Wait List. After an enrollment application is retired, an applicant may still re-apply at any time.

Prior to, or upon, the first day of attendance at Tennessee College of Applied Technology -, each new student will participate in a group orientation session, which acquaints him or her with institutional policies, functions, and personnel. The orientation process is an ongoing program which involves departmental orientation, safety policies, and development of work attitudes, habits and behaviors which help the student to use the resources available to him/her most effectively while at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology -. Applicants who cannot attend their assigned orientation should reschedule with Student Services in advance. Those failing to attend their assigned orientation who still desire to attend should reapply.

In addition to the general admission criteria, specific educational and physical requirements must be met by applicants, either with or without an accommodation, in the following programs: