Transferring to the University of Tennessee

Students transferring to UT from community colleges or other universities must apply to the University of Tennessee and also apply to the College of Music. As part of the admissions process, you will submit your transcripts for evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, you will receive a copy of how your classes transfer to UT.

Transferring Credits

When transferring credits from another institution to the University of Tennessee, some courses might transfer as LD or UD rather than as direct equivalents to UT courses.

Your advisor will work with you to determine what prior credit may be applicable to your major/minor. Courses that transfer as LD or UD can be petitioned if their content fulfills a requirement. Your advisor will need a copy of the course syllabus to complete the petition, although there is no guarantee a course will be approved to fulfill a specific requirement.

Music Theory Transfer Test

If you have some credits in music theory from another university or community college, you should complete a transfer test to ensure a smooth connection from topics studied at your previous institution. This test will be taken via Canvas after your acceptance. Please contact musicadmissions@utk.edu if you have any questions.

UTK Transfer Equivalency Tables

To gain a sense of how your previous coursework may transfer to UTK, please refer to the course equivalency tables found on the University Registrar’s webpage. While not all courses from all colleges are represented, these tables serve as an excellent starting point in identifying how courses at your former institution will map into your UTK curriculum. For more information and to begin your journey toward becoming a Vol, please visit the UTK Transfer Center!