301  Admissions

Approved by Board of Trustees
Effective Date: December 8, 2021
Responsible Division:  Academic Affairs
Responsible Office:  University Provost
Responsible Officer:  Vice Provost for Academic Programs

I.  Purpose

The following policy and procedures are adopted, pursuant to the authority granted by T.C.A. § 49-7-101, as the consistent admission policy of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU or the University). MTSU shall also develop specific criteria and procedures consistent with this policy for the admission of students. Admission decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status, age or status as a covered veteran and shall fully comply with Executive Order 11246, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Pregnancy Discrimination Act; applicable state statutes, and all regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

II.  Definitions

A.  Adequate insurance coverage.  The student's coverage meets or exceeds the level of coverage provided to participants under the University’s Student/Scholar Health & Accident Insurance Plan.

B.  Audit. A student who audits a course enrolls without expectation of receiving academic credit for the course.

C.  Dual enrollment. The enrollment of a high school student in one or more specified college course(s), for which the student will be awarded both high school and college credit.

D.  Joint enrollment. The enrollment of a high school student in one or more college course(s), for which the student will earn only college credit.

III.  Policy Development

A.  Publication of policy, criteria, and procedures for admission. MTSU shall include its approved admission policy, along with specific criteria and procedures, in its catalog http://www.mtsu.edu/ucat/index.php and other appropriate publications.

B.  Policy Revision. Any subsequent change to the approved admission policy shall, prior to implementation, be submitted to the MTSU Board of Trustees (Board) for review and approval.

IV.  Medical or Health Information

A.  All applicants for admission shall provide health information that, at a minimum, establishes the applicant’s compliance with rules promulgated by the Tennessee Department of Health regarding requirements for immunization against certain diseases prior to attendance at a higher education institution, and, compliance with the latest standards for immunization for meningococcal disease as set forth by the recommended immunization schedule issued by the Center for Disease Control Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

B.  Prior to full-time attendance, all students must provide documentation that illustrates receipt of the required immunizations.

C.  New, incoming students who live in on-campus student housing must comply with the latest standards for