{"id":35169,"date":"2023-06-14T15:32:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T19:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmst.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=35169"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:06:57","slug":"transfer-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/undergraduate-students\/transfer-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-text-cta-media has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a move for your future success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited for students who are either transferring to the university or changing major to join the School of Communication Studies! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students find their passion for communication after they\u2019ve already started their higher education journeys, and we\u2019re here to help provide the tools necessary for a smooth transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/undergraduate\/major-minor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communication Studies major and minor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-CMST-412-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student holds her left hand against her face and laughs while seated in a class with other students in the foreground and background.\" class=\"wp-image-52395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-CMST-412-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-CMST-412-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-CMST-412-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-CMST-412-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer Your Major to Communication Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">As you decide to change majors within the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, we\u2019re here to help guide you through this process. Students who are changing their major to one at the School of Communication Studies need to set up an appointment with the <a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/advising\" class=\"ek-link\">College of Communication and Information\u2019s Office for Undergraduate Programs and Advising<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Students transferring from community colleges or other universities apply for admission using the <a href=\"https:\/\/transfer.utk.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online application<\/a>. The university\u2019s transfer credit policy is available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current UT catalog<\/a>. The Office of the University Registrar provides course\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/banner.utk.edu\/BannerExtensibility\/customPage\/page\/Transfer_Equivalencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">transfer equivalency tables<\/a>\u00a0for Tennessee community colleges and universities. The tables allow you to determine how courses you are currently taking or are planning to take at other Tennessee schools compare to University of Tennessee courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/transfer.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Transfer Center<\/a>\u00a0for more information about the University of Tennessee. The Transfer Center offers tours specifically geared towards transfer students, and is also open for virtual office hours using Zoom to answer your transfer admissions questions! They are available to answer any questions you have about the transfer admissions process, campus life, transfer credit evaluations, and next steps for admitted transfer students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Students transferring to UT from another institution need to sign up for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Vol Orientation<\/a>\u00a0first. Once students have selected an orientation day for their virtual advising appointment, the College of Communication and Information Undergraduate Programs and Advising office will be in contact via email with appointment time and more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transfer.utk.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/transfer.utk.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer adm<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/transfer.utk.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/banner.utk.edu\/BannerExtensibility\/customPage\/page\/Transfer_Equivalencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer equivalency tables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestop.utk.edu\/scholarships\/transfers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Vol Orientation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center utkwds-text-media-bg-texture\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/themes\/utkwds\/assets\/images\/campus_aerial_sky_bg_1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 0%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-smokey-color has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/web_CCI-Send-Off_0178-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student wearing graduation garb stands in a clear, large plastic bubble with orange and white balloons blowing all around him. \" class=\"wp-image-52536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/web_CCI-Send-Off_0178-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/web_CCI-Send-Off_0178-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/web_CCI-Send-Off_0178-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/web_CCI-Send-Off_0178.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCI advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onestop.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT One Stop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/campus-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT campus life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/international.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.utk.edu\/important-dates-and-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dates &amp; 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