Middle Tennessee State University Application/Scholarship Info for incoming freshman

1. Middle Tennessee State UniversityApplication/Scholarship Info for incoming freshman

2. MTSU Facts • Number 1 producer of Graduates in all TN Board of Regents Colleges. • New 250,000 sq. ft, $147 Million dollar Science Building opening in 2015. • 24,000 students • 500 Acre main campus • Regional National and International acclaim for programs in the recording industry, horse science, aerospace and concrete industry management. • Agricultural Science, Nursing, Accounting and Education Programs have been stated to be the best in the country.

3. Famous MTSU Grads • Some of MTSU’s most notable alumni include Senator Albert Gore Sr. (’32); Nobel Prize–winning economist James M. Buchanan (’40); Dot Records founder Randy Wood (’41); Hollywood movie composer (of the Austin Powers trilogy, among many others) George S. Clinton (’69); former U.S. congressman and past chair of the House Science Committee Bart Gordon (’71); 1988 National Teacher of the Year Terry Weeks (’72, ’74); and former CNN producer Jeffrey Reid (’81). • Also: journalist Karla Winfrey (’82), Grand Ole Opry vice president and general manager Pete Fisher (’87); former NFL quarterback Kelly Holcomb (’94); chart-topping country music songwriter Eric Paslay (’05); current NFL players Erik Walden (’07) and Phillip Tanner (’10); and WNBA players Alysha Clark (’09) and Amber Holt (’11). Country music artists Chris Young and Hillary Scott (of Lady Antebellum) attended MTSU.

4. What qualifications do many (but not all) MTSU students have? FOR Guaranteed Admission: The majority of freshman applicants will be admitted in the Standard Admission category. In addition to completion of the required high school courses, applicants must present one of the following: a minimum 3.0 GPA a minimum composite ACT of 22 (SAT of 1020) a minimum 2.7 GPA and minimum ACT of 19 (SAT of 900)

5. APPLICATION DEADLINESFor Freshman entering MTSU Fall 2014December 1 - Scholarship Deadline for all Incoming (2014) freshmen MUST have submitted admission application and official high school transcript and official test score by December 1 to be considered first for scholarships and awards.February 15 - First priority deadline for fall semester. Applications received after February 15 will be considered until July 1 (second priority deadline) or when the undergraduate enrollment capacity is reached.

6. How do I begin my application to MTSU? If you are a high school senior or graduate and have never attended college before, you will apply as a freshman. Go to http://www.mtsu.edu/applynow/index.php The steps are as follows: • Complete the undergraduate application for admission after creating a Login ID and PIN number. • Pay Application Fee ($25.00) • Go to SCC and Request Transcript to be sent to MTSU

7. What if I don’t meet guaranteed admission guidelines? Conditional Admission Any student not meeting guaranteed admission requirements will be considered for conditional admission. The review will include all academic credentials as well as other special interests and skills, and other non-academic factors as explained on the Personal Statement Form. Students admitted in this category will be expected to: • remove high school deficiencies (if applicable) within the first 64 hours of enrollment • maintain academic good standing as defined by University retention standards • receive services from the University College Advising Center • enroll in University 1010 the first semester of enrollment

9. Once Working of deficiencies of Conditional Admission tudent is admitted to MTSU with Conditional Admission Status Incoming freshmen ALREADY admitted under Conditional will initially be assessed for Academic Enrichment Program placement according to valid ACT/SAT scores. Those with ACT scores less than 18 (SAT of 450 or less) in English are required to take the COMPASS test. Those who have a test score of less than 19 (SAT of 460 or less), in Mathematics & Reading, are required to take the COMPASS test for placement purposes; otherwise, these students will be placed in appropriate courses. Permissible test scores are less than three years old from first day of class. COMPASS testing is required before students come to CUSTOMS and before they are allowed to register for classes Go to http://mtsu.edu/universitycollege/universitystudies/index.php for more info about the COMPASS

10. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT MTSU

11. Center for Popular Music • Center for Innovation in Media • Electronic Media Communication • Journalism • Recording Industry • MFA - Recording Arts & Technologies • MS - Mass Communication

12. College of Liberal Arts Departments • Art • English • Foreign Languages & Literatures • Geoscience • History • School of Music • Philosophy • Political Science • Sociology & Anthropology • Speech & Theatre

13. Criminal Justice Administration • Criminal Justice Administration • Law Enforcement Concentration • Homeland Security ConcentrationHealth and Human Performance • Athletic Training • Communication Disorders • Health Education and Lifetime Wellness School Health, Licensure in Grades K-12 •Physical EducationLicensure in Grades K-12 Wellness and Exercise Science • Recreation and Leisure Studies Outdoor Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Recreation Administration  Human Sciences • Family and Consumer Studies Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Grades 5-12 Child Development and Family Studies • Nutrition and Food Science Dietetics • Interior Design • Textiles, Merchandising and Design Apparel Design Fashion MerchandisingSchool of Nursing •Nursing Psychology • Psychology • Pre-Graduate School Psychology • Industrial/Organizational PsychologySocial Work

14. Accounting, B.B.A.Business Administration, B.B.A. Business Education, Teaching License, B.S.Business Education, Non-Teaching, B.S. Business Education, Training and Development, B.S.Economics, B.B.A. Economics, Labor Relations, B.B.A.Economics, B.S.Entrepreneurship, B.B.A. Finance, Business Finance Emphasis, B.B.A  Finance, Financial Institution Management Emphasis, B.B.A. Finance, Insurance Emphasis, B.B.A. Finance, Real Estate Emphasis, B.B.A.Information Systems, B.B.A. Management, B.B.A. Marketing, B.B.A.Office Management, B.B.A.

15. Aerospace (B.S., M.S., M.Ed.)The MTSU Aerospace Department is one of the largest in the nation and includes a first rate professional pilot training and airplane maintenance program. • Agribusiness & Agriscience (B.S.)Students from the School of Agribusiness and Agriscience routinely perform well above the average on the National Agriculture Achievement Exams. Student learning activities extend beyond the classroom--internships, farm laboratories, student clubs, and judging teams. • Biology (B.S., M.S., M.S.P.S.)The Biology Department enrolls every student on campus and last year the Biology faculty won all three major university awards - teaching, research, and service. They are home for a nationally recognized recycling program that provides scholarships to MTSU students. • Chemistry (B.S., M.S., D.A.)The Department of Chemistry offers D.A., M.S., and B.S. degrees (health professional and ACS accredited). Research areas include analytical, biochemistry, chemical education, computational, environmental, inorganic, materials, medicinal, organic and physical. Home of Phi Mu Delta (pre-professional club), award winning Chemistry Club, and National NQR Center. • Computer Science (B.S., M.S.)The Computer Science Department was among the first undergraduate programs in the state of Tennessee to have one of its undergraduate programs (B.S. in Computer Science, Professional Computer Science Concentration) accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The rigorous curriculum of both the Professional Computer Science Concentration and the Business Applications Concentration produce graduates who have excellent job opportunities.Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)The CIM Department at MTSU is the first of its kind to integrate a technical education in concrete with the business and communication skills needed to advance in the industry. The program has since been expanded to four other universities nationwide. CIM offers a Bachelor of Science in Concrete Industry Management with concentrations in Production, Sales and Service or Concrete Contracting. Also, coming in fall 2012, an executive-style MBA for professionals across the nation.

16. Engineering Technology (B.S., M.S.)Engineering Technology has served as the home for the Russell Chair of Excellence in Manufacturing, the Environmental Science Program, and Construction Management. ET students design and build a number of vehicles each year for national competitions. • Environmental Science & Technology (B.S.)The Environmental Science and Technology (ES&T) program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is an interdisciplinary program involving the Departments of Agribusiness and Agriscience, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering Technology. Five different concentrations are available (one proposed Fall 2010). The program, established in 1973 is administered by the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. Students have the option of participating in research projects and obtaining a variety of jobs when they complete their degrees; including, government, consulting, laboratory, and field. • Mathematical Sciences (B.S., M.S., M.S.T., M.S.P.S., Ph.D. C.S, Ph.D M.S.E., Ph.D. M.B.)Mathematical Sciences offers degrees in mathematics education, pure and applied mathematics, statistics and actuarial science. The math faculty is involved with the Advanced Placement Test, National Mathematics Standards, and in using technology to teach mathematics. • Military ScienceSince 1950, the MTSU Military Science department has produced numerous outstanding United States Army Officers. Committed to developing leadership and management skills through hands-on application, the "Blue Raider Battalion" serves as a distinct training and educational program for those who desire to excel either in the military or civilian sector. • Physics & Astronomy (B.S.)The Physics and Astronomy Department, established in 1995, places a strong emphasis on faculty-student interactions. The department requires an undergraduate research thesis for every physics major.

17. Go to: www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/freshman.php For departmental scholarships, honors, Lottery, HOPE…information. MTSUScholarships forIncoming Freshmen Guaranteed Incoming Freshmen Academic Scholarships Students who plan to enroll at MTSU for the summer or fall term and are interested in scholarships must have the following materials on file in the Admissions Office by the stated deadline: • Admission application • Application fee • Official ACT and/or SAT test score • Official sixth-semester transcript

18. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Priority Deadline: December 1 Chancellor Scholarship • $5,000 per year • 3.5 GPA and 32 ACT (or 1410 SAT) Presidential Scholarship • $4,000 per year • 3.5 GPA and 29 ACT (or 1280 SAT) Academic Service Scholarship • $3,000 per year • 3.5 GPA and 27 ACT (or 1210 SAT) Provost Scholarship • $2,000 per year • 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT (or 1170 SAT)

19. Valedictorian/Salutatorian • $3,000 per year • 23 ACT (or 1060 SAT), ranked 1 or 2 in high school class • Class rank must be submitted to Admissions Office

20. HOPE Scholarship • Award amount is $4,000 per year for full-time enrollment, and is prorated for enrollment of 6 to 11 hours. • Additional amounts are available for Merit and Aspire Supplement Awards, as indicated below. • Graduate of Eligible High School (according to TSAC requirements) must have at least a 21 ACT (980 SAT) OR cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. • Graduate of Home School or Ineligible Tennessee High School must have at least a 21 ACT (980 SAT). • GED graduate must have at least a 525 GED AND 21 ACT (980 SAT). • Student must enroll in eligible higher education institution no later than 16 months after high school graduation, home school completion, or GED test date. • Scores for ACT or SAT tests taken on a national test date during the 16-month sit-out period will be accepted; however, the ACT or SAT must be taken before the student is enrolled at a higher education institution.

21. Aspire Supplement • Award amount is $1,500 in addition to Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, for a total of $5500 per year. • Graduates of Eligible High School, Home School, or Ineligible High School must meet Tennessee HOPE Scholarship requirements (listed above) and the following income requirements: • Parent(s) of dependent student must have Adjusted Gross Income of $36,000 or less on FAFSA. • Independent student must have Adjusted Gross Income (including income of spouse, if applicable) of $36,000 or less on FAFSA. • GED graduates are not eligible for an Aspire Supplement.

22. HOPE Access Grant • Award amount is $2,750. Graduate of Eligible High School must meet ALL of the following criteria: • Have at least an unweighted 2.75 GPA, • AND Have an 18, 19, or 20 ACT (860-970 SAT), • AND Have an Adjusted Gross Income of $36,000 or less. (See Aspire Supplement for details.) • Grant is only available for first 24 attempted hours. • Student may become eligible for Tennessee HOPE Scholarship by meeting HOPE Scholarship renewal criteria after 24 attempted hours. • Home School graduates, Ineligible High School graduates, and GED applicants are not eligible for a Hope Access Grant.

23. Foster Care Grant • Award amount is difference between Cost of Attendance and total of all other grant and scholarship aid. • Graduates of Eligible High School, Home School, Ineligible High School, or GED must meet Tennessee HOPE Scholarship initial eligibility requirements (listed above) and the following requirements: • A child who was in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for at least one year since age 14. (The child may have been adopted after that time.) • Students must submit proof of status from Department of Children's Services to the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC). • TSAC will notify MTSU if the student is eligible for the grant.

24. Important Dates For scholarships with December 1 deadlines, priority consideration will be given to students who have submitted the required information and meet the minimum academic requirements as of December 1, 2013. However, students who meet the qualifications between December 2, 2013, and February 15, 2014, may be considered if funding is available.

25. Competitive Scholarships at MTSU. MOST have Feb. 1st deadline and require a separate app. Buchanan DREAM Search for Foundation scholarships at https://mtsu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ScholarX_ScholarshipSearch.aspx

26. MTSU Suggestions for HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING MOTLOW All year: Continue to focus on your grades. The lottery scholarship and some private scholarships will consider your GPA through the end of your senior year. Fall: Continue to search for and apply for private and institutional scholarships. Take the ACT one more time, if needed. Take the SAT at least once; some students score higher on one test than on the other! Apply for admission to MTSU and submit test scores and transcripts by December 1 to be considered for MTSU academic scholarships. (Please Note: We will accept your ACT and/or SAT scores through the December test date, though these scores will arrive after the December 1 deadline.) Submit a Buchanan Fellowship application by December 1. (Please Note: The Honors College will accept your ACT and/or SAT scores only through the October test date.) Attend MTSU's College Goal Sunday FAFSA Prep Workshop in January, and/or one of several College Goal Sunday FAFSA Assistance events in January or February. Spring: File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the application for federal grants and loans, the lottery scholarship, and other aid. File your FAFSA in early January to qualify for need-based aid, or by April 1 if you do not expect to receive need-based aid. Submit a "Consolidated Application for Scholarships through Financial Aid & Scholarship Office" to be considered for a DREAM Scholarship or Foundation Scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office by February 15; check with your academic department to learn about scholarship opportunities and application requirements for students in your major. Submit scholarship acceptance forms or other required paperwork by the stated deadline.