Admissions

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• International Students
  • Q:   How much time should I allow to complete the application process?
  • Q:   How long before the beginning of my studies may I enter the U. S.?
  • Q:   What is International Student Orientation, and why should I attend?
  • Q:   How will I get from the airport in Knoxville to the Carson-Newman Campus?
  • Q:   Are there any sources of financial aid for international students other than aid offered by Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   Can you help me to find a sponsor?
  • Q:   Can I work while I am taking classes at C-N?
  • Q:   Can I transfer credits from my university-level studies in my own country to Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   May I request an American roommate?
  • Q:   Should I consider enrolling in the English Language Institute before I begin my studies?
  • Q:   Are there special requirements for international athletes?
  • Q:   Will I be able to get a driver’s license in the U. S.?
  • Q:   What should I do if my school or university only issues one official transcript and I need multiple copies?
• Health Services
  • Q:   What immunizations are required before enrolling as a student at Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   Is there a clinic on campus where students can receive medical care?
• Student Life at C-N
  • Q:   What is the diversity like at Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   Can freshmen have cars on campus?
  • Q:   Does Carson-Newman have a dress code?
  • Q:   Where can checks be cashed on campus without making a purchase?
  • Q:   Is there an ATM on campus?
  • Q:   Is there a bank on campus?
• Cost
  • Q:   How much does it cost to go to Carson-Newman per semester?
  • Q:   Does Carson-Newman charge out-of-state tuition fees?
• Admissions
  • Q:   What do I need to do to apply to Carson-Newman as a homeschooled student?
  • Q:   Can Carson-Newman waive my application fee?
  • Q:   What are your Admission Requirements?
  • Q:   Do you offer online courses?
  • Q:   How do I sign up for the EXCEL program?
  • Q:   Where can I stay when I come to visit? Where can my parents stay?
  • Q:   Does Carson-Newman accept Advanced Placement credit? What are the requirements?
  • Q:   What is a "superscore?"
• College location
  • Q:   Where are you located?
  • Q:   How big is Jefferson City?
• Christian faith
  • Q:   Is Carson-Newman a Christian college?
• Athletics
  • Q:   What do I do if I�m interested in playing a sport in college?
• Dorm life
  • Q:   How many men's dorms do you have?
  • Q:   When will I receive my dorm assignment?
  • Q:   Can I have a private dorm room?
  • Q:   Can I choose which dorm I want to live in?
  • Q:   Is the internet in the dorms dial up or cable ?
  • Q:   What small appliances can I have or not have in my dorm room?
  • Q:   Can I paint my dorm room?
• Student activities
  • Q:   What is welcome week?
  • Q:   What activities are offered on campus during weekends?
  • Q:   What is there to do during Welcome Week?
  • Q:   What is the FLIGHT program?
  • Q:   What kinds of intramural events are offered?
• Financial Aid
  • Q:   What is tuition at Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   Can I receive financial aid at Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   When can I start the Financial Aid process?
  • Q:   How do outside scholarships affect my Financial Aid award?
  • Q:   Does Carson-Newman recognize the HOPE scholarship?