The College of Arts and Sciences Exploratory program is designed for students who are deciding among one or more majors in the College. It allows students to explore major options as well as make progress toward graduation through the completion of general education courses. Exploratory students are required to meet with their advisor every semester.
All full-time, degree-seeking UT Knoxville students who first entered Fall 2013 or later must transition out of the exploratory track into a major no later than the end of their fourth tracking semester. Transfer students with less than 45 hours of transferrable work who are admitted as exploratory students must transition out of the exploratory track into a major no later than the end of their second full semester at UT.
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville
International students can study the Arts and Sciences Exploratory Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville at its main campus in Knoxville , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.
About Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Program
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Entry Requirements
An international student is someone who will attend college in the United States on a visa (including F-1, H-4, L-2). You will need the following items in order to complete your application:
Note: If you are an international student coming to UT on an exchange program (J-1 visa), your application process is different from the steps below.
Required
- Go Vols application or the Common Application
- $50 application fee (Fee waivers are not available to international applicants.)
- Official transcript(s)
- English proficiency
- Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) if you attend a high school in the United States
Optional
- Recommendation letters (academic, professional, or personal)
- Supporting statement
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 70
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville
How to Apply for Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville
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