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TUSCULUM COLLEGE 2004-2005
ADMISSION POLICIES
Tusculum College is a distinctive institution that seeks students of
good character who display academic promise. Our student population
is diverse, and we welcome applications from all students who
desire an education that is highly civic-minded and intensely practical.
This education is rooted in the Civic Arts and closely analyzes those
practices that exemplify good citizenship.
Students are admitted to Tusculum because they have demonstrated
they are capable of doing college-level course work. In determining a
student’s readiness for college, we examine academic records, class
rank, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular activities, and leadership.
All students wishing to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts degree program
must have graduated from an approved or accredited secondary
school or have a GED high school equivalency diploma and meet the
following requirements to be considered for admission:
1. Submit a completed application for admission
2. Submit an official secondary school transcript(s).
3. Submit an official score report on the SAT or ACT or GED if applicable.
4. Transfer students with 24 or more transferrable semester hours
do not need to send a high school transcript but must send official
transcripts from all post-secondary institutions in which they were previously
enrolled.
The College expects students to demonstrate their preparedness for
college with a minimum 2.0 GPA in academic core courses. Students
are recommended to have at least 12 such courses distributed as follows:
4 English, 3 math, 2 science, and 3 social studies. Study of a foreign
language is not required; however, it is counted when calculating
an academic GPA.
The curriculum at Tusculum places strong emphasis on writing, analytical
reading, and critical analysis skills. Students are assessed for
these skills early in their college careers. Assistance is provided to students
needing further development for academic success.
Although a personal interview is not required for admission, prospective
students are encouraged to visit the Tusculum campus and
meet with an admissions representative. The Admissions Office is open
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on
Saturdays by appointment. To schedule an interview and visit the campus,
call in advance of the intended date of arrival. Our toll-free number
is 1-800-729-0256 or locally 423-636-7300.
Applicants are reviewed for admission once all required materials
are received. Students who are offered admission are asked to submit
an enrollment deposit of $200 to secure their place in the class. Deposits
are fully refundable upon written request to the Office of Admis-
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