Admissions

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• Residence Life
  • Q:   What is the difference in a “dormâ€� and a “residence hall?â€�
  • Q:   Can you tell me more about the different residence halls on campus?
  • Q:   Are students required to live on campus?
  • Q:   What is the cost of housing?
  • Q:   Am I required to have a meal plan?
  • Q:   What are the different meal plans available?
  • Q:   How much does a meal plan cost?
  • Q:   When will I receive my housing assignment?
  • Q:   What if I have a housing need based on a medical request?
  • Q:   How are roommates assigned?
  • Q:   What can I do if I don’t get along with my roommate?
  • Q:   Are private rooms available?
  • Q:   Are there suites or rooms with private bathrooms available?
  • Q:   What type of furniture is provided in each residence hall room?
  • Q:   What are the mattress sizes in the residence halls?
  • Q:   Are the residence hall rooms carpeted?
  • Q:   What are quiet hours?
  • Q:   How do I receive mail and packages on campus?
  • Q:   Am I allowed to have a pet in the residence hall?
  • Q:   What should I bring with me?
  • Q:   What should I leave at home?
  • Q:   Are there laundry facilities on campus?
  • Q:   How do I access the internet in the residence halls?
  • Q:   Am I allowed to paint my room?
  • Q:   Do the halls remain opening during holidays and breaks?
  • Q:   What if I have a maintenance problem in my room?
  • Q:   What is a Resident Assistant?
  • Q:   What is a Residence Life Coordinator?
  • Q:   Are the residence hall front doors locked? How do I get in?
  • Q:   Is alcohol allowed in the residence halls?
  • Q:   Am I allowed to have visitors in the residence halls?
• Student Activities
  • Q:   What is Welcome Week?
  • Q:   What student clubs, groups, and organizations can I join at C-N?
  • Q:   What kinds of activities and events are provided for students throughout the year?
  • Q:   What opportunities are there for student leadership?
  • Q:   How do I get involved with the Eagle Production Company?
  • Q:   How can I get involved with the Student Government Association?
• 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:   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:   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?
  • Q:   How can I get involved in campus ministries?
  • Q:   What type of ministry/mission opportunities do you have?
  • Q:   Do you have Bible studies?
  • Q:   How can I get connected with a local church?
  • Q:   Is chapel mandatory?
• Athletics
  • Q:   What do I do if I'm interested in playing a sport in college?
• Financial Aid
  • Q:   What is tuition at Carson-Newman?
  • Q:   How much does it cost to go to Carson-Newman per semester?
  • 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?