TPTE
Admissions & Advising
There’s a place for you in TPTE. We welcome all applications. Ready to join us on Rocky Top?
Undergraduate Applicants to TPTE Programs
Thank you for your interest in our Undergraduate Programs. Here are the steps to apply:
- Register for a GoVols Account OR apply via CommonApp
- Are you going to arrive as a first-year student? Here’s what you need to know
- Are you a transfer student? Here’s what you need to know.
- Are you an international student? Here’s what you need to know.
Are you looking for more information about becoming a teacher? Here’s what you need to know.
Graduate Applicants to TPTE Programs
Complete your application through the Office of Graduate Admissions. All supporting materials must be uploaded and submitted electronically along with your application. No hard copies will be accepted.
When making an application to the Graduate School, you must submit your application as early as possible, but no later than one month prior to the review or entry date. You have the final responsibility for the timely arrival of each required item.
PLEASE NOTE:
Items sent to the incorrect location can delay or prevent consideration of your application.
The entire application process is completed online through the Graduate School. No documents are to be submitted to the department.
Files will not be reviewed until all required items are received (electronically).
Funding & Financial Aid
Graduate assistantships are the primary source of funding for graduate students at UT and are offered by the department. A limited number of graduate teaching assistantships are available from our department each year. However, there are many sources of funding and assistantships elsewhere on campus.
*PhD applicants who wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship with the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) must apply to the Graduate School by December 1st and be fully admitted to the PhD program by February 1st.
Applications for graduate assistantships must be submitted to the department by January 15.
“The program has been essential in preparing me for a career as an instructional designer by offering a solid foundation in instructional design theory and opportunities to apply my knowledge through practical, hands-on projects. Additionally, I’ve had the chance to conduct research related to instructional design, deepening my expertise in the field. With the program’s support, I’ve also attended conferences to present my work and network with professionals, further aligning my academic and career goals.”
Hongyan Yang
PhD in Education – Learning, Design, & Technology, Alumni 2024
Ready to apply?
Ready to begin your journey with TPTE at The University of Tennessee? We’re here to help you get started.