Trevecca Nazarene University offers a variety of admission programs designed to reflect sensitivity and flexibility to the diverse needs and academic program preferences of the individual student. Applications for admission to Trevecca Nazarene University are for a particular term of enrollment. Requirements of materials may change from one term to another. Acceptance for one term or one program does not necessarily indicate that admission will be granted for any other term or program. Applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis, pending space available, so early submission of all application materials is strongly encouraged. Applicants will be notified of a decision as soon as possible after completing the application. The application deadlines are August 1 for entry in the fall term, December 1 for entry in the spring term, and April 15 for entry in the summer term.
As a private Christian university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, Trevecca is open to any qualified student without regard to race, color, sex, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, or physical disability. Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU) complies with all statutory and regulatory nondiscrimination requirements applicable to this institution in the administration of its educational policies and programs, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The University reserves the right to refuse admission/readmission to any student or applicant based upon a determination that admission/readmission of the applicant would not be consistent with the goals and standards of the University.
Trevecca provides undergraduate admission opportunities in two categories: degree seeking and non-degree seeking. Within these categories, there are several different programs. Each application is considered on an individual basis. No two applicants will present the same credentials or the same degree of "fit" with the University. Our desire is to work with each student to determine the likelihood for that student to enroll, graduate, and benefit from the Trevecca educational experience.
All materials and inquiries should be directed to:
Trevecca Nazarene University
Office of Admissions
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210-2877
The University invites applications from students who will contribute to, as well as benefit from the Trevecca experience. An applicant to Trevecca Nazarene University is considered on an individual basis and evaluated on the student's total picture of academic preparation, potential, and personal records. Future students are encouraged to visit the campus to learn more about what Trevecca has to offer. High school students will be considered competitive for admission if they present a course of college-preparatory academic studies with above-average academic and cumulative grade point average. Transfer work should likewise be strongly related to the chosen field of study. Any college-level work is also expected to be at the above-average level. A strong correlation between high school grades and entrance examinations scores is expected. The resume of activities and recommendations are also strongly considered as positive indicators of success at Trevecca. Additional requirements such as portfolios or auditions are considered in conjunction with the academic credentials for those programs which require them. International students should also refer to the specific requirements outlined in this catalog.
The application for admission serves as the merit scholarship application; therefore, complete and detailed information including the resume of activities is important. High school seniors are encouraged to apply to Trevecca during the early fall months of the senior year. Transfer applicants should apply to Trevecca as soon as possible during the term preceding the term for which they are applying.
Undergraduate admission is for the student seeking to complete an associate or bachelor degree program at Trevecca.
Apply online or download and print the Degree Seeking Application for Undergraduate Admissions on Trevecca's web site at www.trevecca.edu or contact the Office of Admissions, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615)248-1320 or (888)210-4TNU. Trevecca's undergraduate e-mail address is: admissions@trevecca.edu.
High school seniors and high school graduates who have never before attended college fulltime should apply for freshman admission to Trevecca.
Students currently attending another college or university and those with previous college credit post high school should apply for transfer admission.
*Not including credit from CLEP, IB, AP exams, institutional credit by examination, remedial or developmental course work, or non-academic orientation course.
The high-achieving and mature students whose school officials, parents, and others from whom the University may seek information believe they can benefit by entering college a year early may be admitted under the Early Admissions Program. To do so, these minimum requirements must be fulfilled:
Students who have attended Trevecca previously and are not registered in the current semester should apply for readmission. Students applying for readmission are considered on the same basis as new applicants to the University for that particular term. If a student has attended any other college or university since the last term of enrollment at Trevecca, official transcripts must be sent. Applicants should contact the Office of Admissions to determine what particular requirements may be needed. Readmission cannot be considered if the student has any unsettled business with Trevecca Nazarene University or any other institution attended, whether in the form of a financial, disciplinary, or academic obligation. Once those issues have been resolved and the Office of Admissions has been notified of the resolution in writing by that institution, the application will be considered. The University reserves the right to refuse readmission to a student on any grounds deemed sufficient by the Trevecca Nazarene University administration.
A student who receives his/her first academic suspension from Trevecca Nazarene University may apply for readmission to the University after one semester. Any student who receives two academic suspensions may apply for readmission after one year from the date of the last suspension. Any appeal for reinstatement from suspension is made to the Admissions Committee and is subject to full review. In no case is reinstatement guaranteed.
Students who do not plan to earn a degree from Trevecca may apply for admission through any of the following programs and may take one or more courses at Trevecca. A maximum of 16 semester hours may be earned in this status. Non-degree seeking status is not automatic and is usually granted for one term only except in special circumstances. Non-degree seeking students are prohibited by federal regulations from receiving federal financial assistance. The application fee for any non-degree seeking program is $25.00 (waived for electronic application).
Individuals wishing to attend class presentations as a non-participant in a non-credit, non-degree seeking status may apply to audit a course. Audit is non-credit in all cases and flat-rate fees apply. Since all classes are not open for audit, students must have prior approval of the instructor and University registrar. Students taking courses for credit have priority over audit students for class entry. Therefore, audit students may register on a space-available basis only. Students may not audit private music lessons, trips, or courses in special degree programs.
High school students, upon recommendation of the high school principal or counselor, may be granted dual enrollment admission during the junior or senior year in high school. Before dual admission is granted, the applicant must take the ACT or SAT and have the official qualifying scores sent to Trevecca's Office of Admissions. An official partial high school transcript with a qualifying grade point average must also be submitted. Such students may take University classes while completing their high school diploma.
Non-Degree Post-Graduate status is for students who hold an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and would like to take additional undergraduate courses at Trevecca. In addition to the application and fee, a student must submit an official copy of the college transcript with degree and graduation date posted.
Admission as a transient student is granted on the basis of a completed application, application fee (waived for electronic application) and an official "letter of good standing" from the institution currently being attended. The letter must be mailed directly to Trevecca's Office of Admissions from the academic dean or registrar of the student's present institution.
A student coming directly from high school to summer school at Trevecca needs to supply a high school transcript, test scores, application, fee and letter of acceptance from the university they will attend during the fall semester.
Students who do not wish to earn a degree, but otherwise would normally fall into the freshman or transfer admission category, may apply as a non-degree seeking student. All other admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking students.
Senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, may audit up to 3 hours per semester tuition-free on a space available basis with approval of instructor and University registrar. This does not apply to trips, special degree programs, or course fees. Proof of age is required.
Students applying for admission or readmission to Trevecca Nazarene University must submit an application by the following dates:
August 1 |
Fall semester enrollment |
April 15 |
Summer semester enrollment |
December 1 |
Spring semester enrollment |
Students graduating from high school must have a regular diploma or higher. High school certificates of attendance, special diplomas, or the like are not sufficient for admission. Students who have not earned the regular diploma or higher may be admitted on the basis of passing a GED (see section on Admission of Non-High School Graduates by GED) and submitting ACT or SAT scores under the condition of the Freshman Admissions Policy listed below (ACT composite score of 18 or above; SAT Critical Reading + Math of 860 or above).
Freshman admission requirements include graduation with at least 15 units of credit from an approved secondary school. It is recommended that for the best preparation for college, secondary school credits should include:
English |
4 units |
Foreign Language |
2 units |
Mathematics |
2 units |
Natural Science |
1 unit |
Social Science |
2 units |
This background provides a broad foundation for college studies.
A freshman applicant may be considered academically eligible for admission to Trevecca Nazarene University when the following two conditions are met:
If only one of the admissions conditions is met, a freshman applicant may be reviewed for admission on restriction.
Restrictions are:
Restriction will be lifted when study skills and all developmental courses are completed successfully.
All applicants upon admittance to the University are required to submit a $200 enrollment deposit by May 1 for the fall semester enrollment or by December 15 for the spring semester enrollment. This enrollment deposit is non-refundable after the stated deadlines. All freshmen and transfers will have one half of their deposit applied to their student account. The remaining one half will cover the student's orientation costs. (Orientation is required.) All readmission and non-degree applicants will have the full amount applied to their student account. Check or money order made payable to Trevecca Nazarene University must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.
Admission of a homeschooler to Trevecca requires the same documentation as any other Trevecca freshman applicant (i.e. submitting official ACT/SAT scores, qualifying under the Freshmen Admissions Policy, etc.). The main difference is in the generation of the homeschooler's high school transcript. Trevecca requires a high school transcript with all the subjects and grades taken by the student.
If the homeschooler's education is:
Trevecca recognizes homeschool transcripts under parental authorization. Umbrella school and correspondence school transcripts are also accepted.
Applicants may be admitted on the basis of a minimum average score of 45 on the USAFI Test of General Educational Development (GED) high school level if taken before 2002 or 450 if taken after 2001. Transcripts of all high school work must be submitted. Applicants must submit a minimum ACT composite score of 18 (860 Critical Reading + Math on the SAT) to meet the conditions of the Admission Policy for Freshmen.
International students who wish to enter the University must file their applications and complete certified copies of official transcripts, certificates, diplomas and degrees translated to English well in advance of the semester for which they seek admission.
International students must show evidence of ability to understand and use English sufficiently well to succeed in their work at Trevecca. All international students must demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following ways:
Submit a successful official TOEFL score report.
The TOEFL requirement can be waived if:
The TOEFL examination is administered in many overseas testing centers. Students who wish to take the test should contact TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151 or www.toefl.org.
All regular admission requirements must be completed before official acceptance will be granted, including evidence of financial resources sufficient to pay expenses while a student at the University. Trevecca's Certification of Financial Support must be on file at the time an I-20 is issued. International students will have the same financial policy applied to them as any other student. In addition, an advance deposit of $1,000 USD is held in escrow for the total period of enrollment. The deposit must be received prior to the issuance of the letter of acceptance. Unless there is documented proof of reading, writing, and math skills, international students will be required to register for developmental courses.
All students residing in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa and taking courses from Trevecca Nazarene University may take only one online class per semester during the period of their study. This is a requirement of the SEVIS program of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
These professional programs have special admission requirements:
Music Education |
Music (Liberal Arts-General) |
Music (Liberal Arts-Commercial) |
Nursing |
Social Work |
Teacher Education |
The specific procedures for each program are described in the music, science and math, social and behavioral science and teacher education department sections of this Catalog.
Applicants from other institutions seeking admission to the University must present evidence of good standing from the institution last attended and official transcripts of all college work taken. The institution must be a college or university accredited by a Commission on Colleges of a regional accrediting association. Any applicant who has not received an honorable dismissal from the previous institution will not be considered for enrollment at Trevecca until a minimum of one semester of suspension has elapsed.
A grade of D on transfer work will be accepted with the following qualifications: (1) A transfer course in which a D has been earned will not be allowed to count toward a major or minor; (2) Applicants who transfer a D grade in a course equivalent to ENG 1020—English Composition will be subject to the requirement of repeating ENG 1020 unless they have also completed the equivalent of ENG 1080—Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking; (3) Policy will apply only to work transferred from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. Transfer students with grade point averages below minimum standards will be entered on probation. (Refer to the system of academic probation and suspension located in the Academic Policy section of the Catalog.)
Applicants should request that their official academic transcript(s) be mailed to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts must arrive prior to registration in ample time for an official evaluation of course credit to be completed. A credit evaluation of transfer credit is given to the student for advising purposes. The University is not responsible for accommodating duplicate course work that is discovered with the arrival of transcripts after the advising dates have passed.
After one full-time semester of satisfactory work at Trevecca, a student may have credits earned at a non-accredited college reviewed for acceptance as a basis for academic standing. The procedure is to require a statement from three (3) accredited colleges that have previously accepted credits earned from the non-accredited college. Evaluation of courses will be made on an individual basis. No credit will be given for courses below C, and courses must parallel course offerings at Trevecca Nazarene University. Only hours earned (not grades or GPA) will transfer. All transfer credit issues pertaining to general education core, college-level learning, instructional quality, and course equivalency shall receive final resolution through a collaborative effort involving discipline-appropriate faculty and department chairperson(s), school dean or dean of academic affairs.
Credit from non-regionally accredited proprietary schools will be validated for credit only by demonstration of competency through a departmental exam or nationally recognized testing agency (e.g., CLEP). CLEP tests will be used when available.
Trevecca Nazarene University will accept up to 90 semester hours of credit (not grades or GPA) for courses with grades of C or above from Bible colleges accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). In addition to credits accepted, applicants must meet all requirements for graduation at Trevecca, including general education requirements and departmental requirements.
Trevecca Nazarene University recognizes several national testing programs that provide students with opportunities to earn college credit. Students may earn a total of 45 credit hours for passing test scores on subject-specific tests. Credit will be entered on the student's official transcript after attendance at Trevecca for one semester. Credit may be earned with minimum qualifying scores as recommended by the American Council of Education. Tuition for credit received through testing is charged at a reduced rate of $25 per hour. Testing credit awarded at other schools must also meet the above standard before being received for transfer credit. Official score reports must be sent directly to Trevecca. Testing credit is not assigned in the same area a student already has credit, and the examination must be taken within two weeks of enrollment if credit is sought for a currently enrolled course. Testing credit for General Education requirements must be submitted to the Office of Academic Records before the student has acquired 96 hours of coursework.
The following programs are approved:
Applicants who have participated in the Advanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board, while in high school will receive credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5. The official score report must be sent directly to Trevecca. Trevecca's CEEB Code is 1809.
CLEP examinations are offered at testing centers across the nation, including Trevecca's testing center. The testing center may be reached at 615-248-1346 or http://www.trevecca.edu/academics/offices-services/center-for-leadership/testing-center. Trevecca's CLEP Code is 1809.
Scores for the International Baccalaureate Organization will be evaluated and credit assigned to the appropriate areas.
DANTES examinations are offered at testing centers across the nation, including Trevecca's testing center. The testing center may be reached at 615-248-1346 or http://www.trevecca.edu/academics/offices-services/center-for-leadership/testing-center. Trevecca's DSST Code is 9784.
The orientation program is designed to acquaint each new student and his or her family with University life and University personnel.
New student orientation is mandatory for all admitted freshmen and transfer applicants. It is offered in June and at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. It includes group guidance sessions, personal counseling regarding curriculum, and social, recreational and religious events.
The ACT/SAT scores of freshmen are used to determine entry-level courses for English composition, mathematics, and reading. Trevecca accepts a student's highest composite score but cannot combine scores from separate tests. Certain entering students will be required to take developmental studies courses based on their scores.
A new student will be placed in an entry-level course based on the following:
English Placement
ACT English |
SAT Critical Reading |
|
28+ |
630+ |
ENG 1080–Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking |
19-27 |
470-620 |
ENG 1020–English Composition |
18 |
450-460 |
ENG 1010–Introduction to Rhetoric |
17 & below |
440 & below |
ENG 1010 + ENG 1010L Introduction to Rhetoric and Lab |
Math Placement
ACT Math |
SAT Math |
|
26+ |
600+ |
MAT 1510–Calculus I |
24-25 |
560-590 |
MAT 1310–Precalculus |
20-23 |
480-550 |
MAT 1055–College Algebra |
19 & below |
470 & below |
INT 0960–Intermediate Algebra* |
*Developmental courses do not earn credit toward graduation.
Freshmen accepted under Academic Restriction must take Study Skills (INT 1010).
Transfer students who have not earned college-level mathematics and/or English credits or submitted their official ACT/SAT scores must complete assessment testing in the appropriate area(s) during orientation and may be required to enroll in appropriate developmental courses.
Residence Hall and roommate assignments are determined by the Office of Student Development based on the date the $200 enrollment deposit was received. A housing interview is required for students 23 years of age or older.
Trevecca offers apartments for rent on or near the campus to married students and other personnel. Inquiries about rent, availability, and regulations should be made directly to Trevecca's Accounting Office.
Traditionally, college education has been available only to those with time and money to spend several years away from work, and usually away from home. People who either choose or need to work often find no practical way of continuing their education. To meet the needs of the working adult, Trevecca Nazarene University offers the following adult degree-completion programs:
The School of Business and Technology offers a BA in Management and Human Relations to those applicants 23 years of age or older (those age 21 with an associate's degree or significant work experience may be considered) who have at least 40 semester hours of college credit. Admission requirements for this program are available in the School of Business and Technology Adult Degree Completion Program Catalog from the College of Lifelong Learning.
Please call (615) 248-1529 or (800) 818-4256 for further information or access the website: http://www.trevecca.edu/mhr. Inquiries may also be e-mailed to management@trevecca.edu.
The Millard Reed School of Religion offers a B.A. in Christian Ministry in a cooperative degree-completion program conducted by Trevecca Nazarene University's Christian Ministry Program for and with the Salvation Army Southern Territory. This program seeks to encourage life-long learning by providing the Southern Territory with educational support for its officers, soldiers, employees, and volunteers. Enrollment in the Christian Ministry program is exclusively for Salvation Army personnel.
Please call (615) 248-7766 for further information or access the website: http://www.trevecca.edu/cmp.
The School of Business and Technology offers a BS in Computer Information Technology and a BS in Health Information Technology to those applicants 23 years of age or older (those age 21 with an associate's degree or significant work experience may be considered) who have at least 40 semester hours of college credit. Admissions requirements for these programs are available in the School of Business and Technology Adult Degree Completion Program Catalog from the College of Lifelong Learning.
Please call (615) 248-1529 or (800) 818-4256 for further information or access the websites: http//www.trevecca.edu/bsit and http://www.trevecca.edu/hit. Inquiries may also be e-mailed to management@trevecca.edu.
To encourage and provide continued professional growth opportunities, Trevecca offers the following graduate programs:
Master of Science:
Management
Information Technology
Master of Business Administration:
Management
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: College of Lifelong Learning, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877 (615) 248-1529; (800) 818-4256. E-mail: CLL@trevecca.edu; MBA Website: www.trevecca.edu/mba.
Master of Arts:
Counseling
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
Doctor of Philosophy:
Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: Graduate Counseling Program, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615) 248-1384. E-mail: admissions_gradcouns@trevecca.edu.
Master of Science:
Medicine (Physician Assistant)
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: Graduate Physician Assistant Program, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615) 248-1225. E-mail: admissions_pa@trevecca.edu.
Master of Arts:
Religion:
Preaching
Biblical Studies
Theological Studies
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: Graduate Religion Program, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615) 248-1378. E-mail: admissions_rel@trevecca.edu.
Master of Arts
Teaching K-6
Teaching 7-12
Master of Arts in Education
Teaching
Master of Education
Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction K-12
Educational Leadership K-12
English Language Learners PreK-12
Instructional Technology PreK-12*
Reading PreK-12*
Leading Instructional Improvement for Teachers PreK-12
Special Education K-12*
Visual Impairments Special Education
*Not currently enrolling students in these programs.
Doctor of Education:
Leadership and Professional Practice
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: College of Lifelong Learning, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615) 248-1498; (800) 818-4256. E-mail: admissions_ged@trevecca.edu.
Master of Library and Information Science
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: College of Lifelong Learning, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615) 248-1498; (800) 818-4256. E-mail: admissions_ged@trevecca.edu.
Master of Organizational Leadership
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: College of Lifelong Learning, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877 (615) 248-1529; (800) 818-4256. E-mail: CLL@trevecca.edu.