Welcome! Below you will find information regarding our general admission requirements for both domestic and international graduate students, frequently asked questions, and step-by-step application instructions. Don't hesitate to contact us here if you have any questions about your application! In addition, if you have any questions about funding for graduate school, please visit our Paying for Graduate School Webpage.
General Domestic Admissions Requirements, General International Admissions Requirements, and Additional Details
East Tennessee State University Central Receiving Attn: ETSU Graduate School 325 Treasure Ln Johnson City, TN 37614
East Tennessee State University Central Receiving Attn: ETSU Graduate School 325 Treasure Ln Johnson City, TN 37614
Information contained on this page is not official and is subject to change. Consult the Graduate Catalog or your Graduate Program Coordinator for the most up-to-date information regarding ETSU Graduate School and departmental admission criteria. Individual program requirements can be found on the graduate programs page.
In all cases the final decision to admit or reject an applicant rests with the university through the Dean of the ETSU Graduate School.
If you have previously created an account, you will need to use your existing account. Please do not hesitate to contact our technical support at gradtech@etsu.edu if your account has been locked out. We will be happy to assist with resetting your password. If you have not created an account, you will need to follow the step by step application instructions below to sign up and create an account.
To find your program requirments and dealines, please click here. For more information about our programs, click here to see if your program has an upcoming virtual information session where you can hear from a Program Representative.
You can check your application’s status by logging back into your account on our application portal and reviewing your application checklist. *Please Note that all items will NOT be checked off upon submission. Items will be checked off as they are reviewed. You will receive a email notification once an admission decision is available. After your application has been initially reviewed, you can always log back into the application portal to check the status of any outstanding items or to change and/or send reminder emails to your recommenders. If a recommendation is marked as not having been received but your reference says they have completed it, please ask them to follow the link and ensure that they complete the final submission process.
After submitting your application you will a have checklist on the application portal (where you filled out your application) that you can sign into and view what you are missing. *Please note that all items will NOT be checked off upon submission. Items will be checked off as they are reviewed.
Any requested documents, such as resume, unofficial transcripts, or CV, will need to be uploaded as PDFs. To upload your transcript, click the upload button (small button of a cloud with an arrow to the right of the selection bar) and then select the file you would like to submit. For instructions on how to convert your document into a PDF, see the FAQ directly below. Note: Unofficial transcripts uploaded must include a grading scale, scheme, or max marks table (usually on the back or bottom of transcripts).
Individual programs may have specific instructions for the content and format of your statement. Please be sure to check with their application instructions for details. If specific instructions for your program do not exist, the personal statement should cover why you want to go to graduate school and why this program would be a good fit with your career goals. The statement should be double-spaced with minimum one inch (2.54 cm) margins, minimum 12 point font, and 1-2 pages in length.
Click here for information of minimum test scores and the list of counties whose students will have this requirement waived during the application review process (will not be waived until transcript received).
You can view your application decision by logging back into your account on our application portal. Select "View Your Decision" to view the decision letter.
You can reply to your offer by logging back into your account on our application portal. Select "View Your Decision" to review the decision letter then select "Reply to Offer".
You can access a printable version of the decision letter by clicking the printer icon in the top left corner of the decision letter screen. From that point you can either print the letter directly or save as a PDF.
If you have been admitted provisionally to your program of choice or do not have access to an unofficial copy of your transcript during the application process and are needing to send your official transcripts, they can be received electronically or by mail. If your previous institution offers electronic transcripts but does not have East Tennessee State University Graduate Admissions as a pre-selectable option, you may have them sent to gradtranscripts@etsu.edu. If electronic transcripts are not offered, you may have them mailed to one of the addresses below:
East Tennessee State University Central Receiving Attn: ETSU Graduate School 325 Treasure Ln Johnson City, TN 37614
Be sure to work with your Program Coordinator (Click here for Program Coordinator information) to complete a Deferral/Change of Term Form before the first day of the term for which you were admitted in order to defer your admission. Please be aware that only two deferrals for up to two years can be approved. If you have previously deferred your admission twice, you will need to submit a new application in the portal for future consideration. Additional deferrals will not be approved.
If your request for deferral has been approved, a copy of the approved form will be sent to your ETSU email address. This serves the purpose of an updated admission letter and should be used where an updated admissions letter is requested.
Please click here for more information regarding funding opportunities for Graduate School. You may also contact your Program Coordinator to inquire if there is any department specific you may be eligible to receive.
If you are a Tennessee resident being charged out of state tuition. Correcting this may be as simple as submitting a valid verifying document. Most often students can submit a Tennessee drivers license, FAFSA or passport to satisfy this requirement by emailing the documents to gradadmissions@etsu.edu or by securely uploading here. Please click here for more information about EVEA and other documents that can be used to satisfy this requirement.
We are not able to remove holds until your provisions have been satisfied. If your provision is based on your grades or GPA, we will not be able to lift this hold until final grades are submitted at the end of the term and you have submitted a Satisfaction of Required Provisions form. If your hold is based on official transcripts and you have not had these sent, please see below. If you have had these sent recently, please allow a few days for them to be processed and your hold to be removed. If we will not be able to remove your hold because your provision is not currently satisfied, you can reach out to your Program Coordinator to issue permits to secure your seat in the class until your hold can be removed.
If you are receiving a message that your account is locked out. You will need to contact our technical support at gradtech@etsu.edu *Note: You CANNOT change your password more than once in a 24-hour period.
Your username is the email address that you signed up with. If you cannot remember your username, contact our technical support at gradtech@etsu.edu with your first and last name.
To convert your document to a PDF, first open the document you would like to convert. Next, navigate to print preview (CTRL + P for windows; Command + P for Apple). Using the destination drop down menu, select "Save as PDF". Select, "Save" in the bottom right corner. This will open a new window where you can select where you would like to save your PDF document. After selecting your location, click "Save". Now that your document is saved, you may upload it to your application (For instructions on how to upload a document, see previous FAQ).
This typically occurs due to our automated emails being flagged as spam. Please have your recommenders check their spam/junk folders. If the emails are not there, you will need to enter a personal email (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.) for them as our automated emails are being flagged and blocked at a University/Company level.
You can change your recommenders by logging back into your account and selecting your application. Select "Change Recommender" for the recommendation you wish to change. *Note: Recommender CANNOT be changed after the application deadline
You can re-send request emails to your recommenders by logging back into your account and selecting your application. Select "Send Reminder" for the recommender you wish to re-send a request email.
