Transferring from another college or university?
How to Transfer as an Online Student
Thinking about transferring to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as an undergraduate online student? You can bring your credits with you, apply to a fully online degree program, and get personalized help every step of the way.
Whether you’re coming from a community college or another university, Vols Online helps you understand how your courses may transfer and guides you through the next steps to apply.
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Who Transfers to Vols Online?
Vols Online is a strong fit if you have prior college credit (some programs require as little as one transferable credit hour) and want to finish your bachelor’s degree online. Our transfer options work well for students who:
Have earned college credits at a community college or a four-year school
Started a degree but had to pause
Have already earned an associate’s degree
Are looking to earn a second bachelor’s degree
Want to change majors or align their degree with career goals
Need the flexibility of online learning while still wanting a high-quality education
Are active-duty military, veterans, or working professionals looking for a respected credential
How Does the Vols Online Transfer Process Work?
The Vols Online transfer process includes six steps, from choosing your major to starting your first class.
Choose your online major
Browse fully online undergraduate degrees through Vols Online. You can also connect with an enrollment coach to help you choose the best major for your goals.
Apply to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Fill out your online application and send transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended, plus a high school transcript if required.
Receive your admission decision
You’ll usually receive your admission decision within four weeks of us receiving your completed application and transcripts.
Review your transfer credit evaluation
We review your college transcripts after admission. Credit evaluations are typically finished within four weeks of your admission date.
Plan your path to graduation
You’ll team up with academic advisors and program support staff to plan your remaining courses and figure out your timeline, so you know exactly what to expect.
Start your Vols Online experience
Finish onboarding, connect with support resources, and start your classes knowing you belong here.
How Do Credits Transfer Through the Tennessee Transfer Pathway?
The Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) program helps students move from Tennessee community colleges to four-year universities. These pathways are broad and allow you to transfer to several institutions, but they might not include every course required by the University of Tennessee. As part of this program, UT offers a direct and organized way to transfer credits from all 13 Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) community colleges. With the 2+2 model, you start as a junior and have a clear plan from your first transferred credit to graduation.
How does my associate’s degree transfer?
Students who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA), or Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) degree from a regionally accredited institution will have fulfilled UT’s general education requirements. This applies to both in-state and out-of-state community college transfer students.
How long does it take to receive an admission decision?
The University of Tennessee typically issues an admission decision within four weeks of receiving your completed application and all required transcripts. Submitting transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended, as early as possible, helps keep your application on track.
Which Tennessee Community Colleges Partner
with the University of Tennessee?
The University of Tennessee accepts credits from all 13 TBR community colleges:
Chattanooga State Community College
Cleveland State Community College
Columbia State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College
Jackson State Community College
Motlow State Community College
Nashville State Community College
Northeast State Community College
Pellissippi State Community College
Roane State Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Volunteer State Community College
Walters State Community College
To see how your specific courses might transfer, review the course equivalency tables. UT also recommends keeping syllabi for any courses listed as lower-division (LD) or upper-division (ED) elective credit on your school’s equivalency table, since those may help support a more accurate review.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your credits count, and your degree is closer than you think. Vols Online is here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence, every step of the way.
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