Normally, core requirement deficiencies will be waived for students who have earned an associate’s degree, except for requirements in composition, mathematics, natural science and computer literacy. Students not completing an associate degree will have their applications evaluated as any other transfer student. Students entering Pellissippi State must meet all the standards and follow the procedures of the current Pellissippi State Catalog & Handbook. Students entering Tusculum College must meet all the standards and follow the procedures of the current Tusculum College catalog.
 

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management (BSOM)
To apply for the BSOM program, candidates must submit the following:

1. Application for admission
2. All transcripts showing: (a) an overall grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in previous college work and (b) equivalent of 60 semester credit hours or an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college of university
3. Documentation revealing a minimum of two (2) years of significant work experience
4. Recommendations from two persons qualified to judge the student’s potential for college work.

Gateway Program
For students who do not graduate from Pellissippi State and require additional general education and/or elective credit courses to be applied to the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management program, the Gateway Program at Tusculum College offers liberal arts courses in a program designed for the working adult. The admission requirements for the Gateway Program as are follows:

1. Transfer students (12 semester hours or above) must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 from a regionally accredited college of university.
2. Proof of two years’ work experience.

1. Submit completed application detailing work experience.
2. Submit official transcripts of all academic course work or GED scores and SAT or ACT scores if needed.
3. Submit recommendations from two persons qualified to judge the student’s potential for college work.

The following rates were effective January 1, 2002. Tuition and fees are subject to revision; revised rates are available from Professional Studies admissions counselors.

Gateway Program

	Tuition per semester hour	$145
	Audit fee per course	$100

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management

	Tuition per semester hour	$230
	Audit fee per course	$100
	Graduation fee	$75

Master of Arts in Education

	Tuition per semester hour	$255
	Audit fee per course	$100
	Graduation fee	$75

Master of Arts in Organizational Management

	Tuition per semester hour	$255
	Audit fee per course	$100
	Graduation fee	$75

Other Charges

	Late registration fee	$50
	Late payment fee	$15
	Portfolio assessment fee	$150
	Portfolio recording fee per semester hour requested	$40

Miscellaneous Costs
        Textbooks average approximately $250 per semester. Personal
        expenses and travel costs will vary with each individual.
 

Articulation Agreements & Equivalency Tables  |  posted: June 14, 2002