High School Preparation
Core academic subjects required for admission:
• 4 units of English
• 2 units of algebra
• 1 unit of geometry, trigonometry, advanced math or calculus
• 2 units of natural science, including at least 1 unit of biology, chemistry or physics
• 1 unit of American history
• 1 unit of European history, world history or world geography
• 2 units of a single foreign language
• 1 unit of visual or performing arts
Computer courses prior to the freshman year in engineering are also highly recommended.
Prospective students who want to enter the engineering program are also required to meet the criteria of the “Success Prediction Index” (SPI). The formula for SPI is 10 x high school core GPA + math ACT score. The college is gradually increasing the required SPI score. Check the UT Admissions or College of Engineering web sites to determine the current SPI required. Students who are unable to meet this requirement may register as “university undecided” students and complete appropriate mathematics, science and other courses before applying for admission to the COE. http://www.engr.utk.edu/futurestudents/admission.html
How to Major in Materials Science and Engineering at UT
The materials science and engineering degree program is administered by the UT Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Students applying to the university should specify materials science and engineering as their chosen major when completing the admission form. Students transferring from other departments within UT or from other educational institutions should contact the department for more information regarding the appropriate entry level and any additional required courses. For more information on the admissions process, visit http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/.
Requirements for Materials Science and Engineering
The MSE department currently does not have any special requirements for admission to the materials science and engineering program, other than the general admission requirements for the university and the college. College of Engineering students at the sophomore level and above are required to own laptop computers for class work. For more information, please visit http://www.engr.utk.edu/futurestudents/computers.html.
Special Programs, Co-ops and Internships
All UT freshman engineering students are automatically enrolled in the innovative Engage Engineering Fundamentals Program, designed to help students learn basic engineering concepts and teamwork skills through a series of hands-on projects and activities: [WEBSITE]
The College of Engineering’s Engineering Professional Practice (Co-op) program provides income-generating opportunities for engineering students to experience real-world engineering challenges through cooperative education and internship programs. Both programs offer structured learning environments where students develop increasing responsibilities by holding full-time paid positions in a professional environment related to their academic and career goals: [WEBSITE] [BROCHURE]
In addition to financial and scholarship programs available to all students, the college also provides special scholarships
and support programs to minority
students, including:
• Diversity Engineering Scholarship
Program (DESP)
[WEBSITE] [BROCHURE]
• Engineering Diversity Programs Office
(EDP) [WEBSITE] [BROCHURE]
• The Pipeline Engineering Diversity
Program [WEBSITE] [BROCHURE]
• Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance
for Minority Participation (TLSAMP)
[WEBSITE]
The College of Engineering also participates in the University Honors Program, which is designed to give academically outstanding students a unique undergraduate experience consisting of special courses, seminars, mentoring and research projects: [WEBSITE]
The UT Center for International Education collaborates with the COE to create opportunities for engineering students to study in other countries: [WEBSITE]