University Degree Requirements

Curricular Requirements and Senior Testing

File an application for a diploma with the Office of Academic Records, 345 Clement Hall, before registering for final semester. This is an online process.
Complete satisfactorily all requirements of the curriculum for which the student is enrolled, as described in the portion of this catalog devoted to the college or department offering the curriculum. A student is allowed to satisfy requirements for a bachelor’s degree under any catalog in effect within 10 years of the date of graduation and provided that he/she was enrolled at UT Martin or any accredited community college or university when the catalog was in effect. Continuous enrollment is not required and this does not obligate the university to offer a discontinued course.
Notes:
1. For students seeking additional bachelor’s degrees where a minor is required, students may not use the same minor for more than one degree.
2. In programs that allow double majors, the second major can be completed in place of the required minor.
3. Not all programs allow double majors. Not all programs allow minors.
4. All major and/or minor requirements must be completed using the same catalog.
Complete satisfactorily the General Education Core (38-39 hours).
Comply with General Assembly of the State of Tennessee’s law that one unit of American history from high school, a passing total score on the high school equivalency exam, or six semester hours of collegiate work be satisfactorily completed. Completion of six hours from HIST 201, HIST 202, or HIST 331 will satisfy the requirement.
Complete two assessment measures addressing general education and the major field of study. Proficiency core skill areas in general education will be assessed using a standardized test approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Proficiency in the major field will be assessed using a standardized or locally-developed comprehensive test or graded portfolio review approved by the Office of Curriculum and Assessment.

Grade-Point Average

Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on all college work attempted at all institutions attended.
Maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 on all work attempted at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Residency

Must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours toward a degree in an accredited four-year institution.
Must complete at least 30 semester credit hours but no less than 25% of coursework in their degree (as stated in the catalog of graduation) at UT Martin. A minimum average GPA of 2.00 must be earned in these classes. All courses from an accredited college are accepted for transfer; however, a maximum of 9 upper-division credit hours only may be transferred from another institution to be applied toward a degree unless approved by the degrees’ committees. An applicant from a junior/community college must complete 60 semester credit hours toward a degree in an accredited four-year college or university.

Fees

Satisfy all financial obligations (fees or fines) owed to the university.

Note: Some of the colleges and departments within the university have special requirements above and beyond those stated here and students are advised to consult the appropriate section of this catalog for any additional degree requirements.