{"id":24,"date":"2024-08-07T16:19:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T16:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:22:23","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-is-my-application-status\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablewhat-is-my-application-status\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablewhat-is-my-application-status\">What is my application status?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablewhat-is-my-application-status\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-is-my-application-status\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please check your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.mtsu.edu\/portal\/app_management\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apply.mtsu.edu\/portal\/app_management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Student Portal<\/a>. All admissions decisions will be received through this real-time portal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhere-do-i-send-application-materials\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablewhere-do-i-send-application-materials\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablewhere-do-i-send-application-materials\">Where do I send application materials?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablewhere-do-i-send-application-materials\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhere-do-i-send-application-materials\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After submitting and paying for your application, your application will be processed by our graduate analysts.\u00a0 Once this occurs, you will receive an email from the College of Graduate Studies with further admissions instructions.\u00a0 You will receive your M Number and MTmail account in that email.\u00a0\u00a0Please upload any admissions materials into your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.mtsu.edu\/portal\/app_management\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apply.mtsu.edu\/account\/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fapply.mtsu.edu%2fportal%2fstatus_gr&amp;cookie=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Student Portal<\/a>.\u00a0 You will not be able to upload any official documents, such as transcripts or test scores.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<em><br><\/em><strong>Please note<\/strong>: All materials received become the property of MTSU and cannot be returned to the student or forwarded to a third party.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinghow-long-does-it-take-to-receive-my-admission-decision\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablehow-long-does-it-take-to-receive-my-admission-decision\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-long-does-it-take-to-receive-my-admission-decision\">How long does it take to receive my admission decision?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-long-does-it-take-to-receive-my-admission-decision\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinghow-long-does-it-take-to-receive-my-admission-decision\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your application packet has been completed, we will route it to your program of interest. Some programs respond within a few days but others have specific deadlines. Please check with your program of interest for their timeframe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcan-i-submit-unofficial-copies-of-admissions-documents\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecan-i-submit-unofficial-copies-of-admissions-documents\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecan-i-submit-unofficial-copies-of-admissions-documents\">Can I submit unofficial copies of admissions documents?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecan-i-submit-unofficial-copies-of-admissions-documents\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcan-i-submit-unofficial-copies-of-admissions-documents\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;No.&nbsp; All test scores and transcripts must be official. They must come form the crediting college or university. This includes any Dual Enrollment participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinghave-you-received-my-application-documents\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablehave-you-received-my-application-documents\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablehave-you-received-my-application-documents\">Have you received my application documents?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablehave-you-received-my-application-documents\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinghave-you-received-my-application-documents\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please check your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.mtsu.edu\/portal\/app_management\">Graduate Student Portal<\/a>. Official transcripts and test scores are processed manually on a first-come, first-served basis. Your patience is appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-scholarships-or-funding-opportunities-are-available\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablewhat-scholarships-or-funding-opportunities-are-available\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablewhat-scholarships-or-funding-opportunities-are-available\">What scholarships or funding opportunities are available?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablewhat-scholarships-or-funding-opportunities-are-available\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-scholarships-or-funding-opportunities-are-available\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most scholarships are awarded in spring for the next academic year.&nbsp; You can see our list of scholarships or learn about becoming a graduate assistant&nbsp;on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/funding\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"39\">Paying for Graduate School&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingdo-i-need-to-request-mtsu-transcripts\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabledo-i-need-to-request-mtsu-transcripts\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabledo-i-need-to-request-mtsu-transcripts\">Do I need to request MTSU transcripts?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabledo-i-need-to-request-mtsu-transcripts\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingdo-i-need-to-request-mtsu-transcripts\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.\u00a0 Our graduate analysts can access your MTSU transcripts through our systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinghow-do-i-submit-my-other-transcripts\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablehow-do-i-submit-my-other-transcripts\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-do-i-submit-my-other-transcripts\">How do I submit my other transcripts?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablehow-do-i-submit-my-other-transcripts\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinghow-do-i-submit-my-other-transcripts\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please follow the directions on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/apply\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"77\">Application Process&nbsp;<\/a>page. Official transcripts and test scores are processed manually on a first-come, first-served basis. Your patience is appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwhat-is-evea-and-how-do-i-fulfill-the-requirement\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablewhat-is-evea-and-how-do-i-fulfill-the-requirement\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablewhat-is-evea-and-how-do-i-fulfill-the-requirement\">What is EVEA and how do I fulfill the requirement?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablewhat-is-evea-and-how-do-i-fulfill-the-requirement\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwhat-is-evea-and-how-do-i-fulfill-the-requirement\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act (EVEA) requires state public institutions of higher education to verify that persons seeking a \u201cstate public benefit\u201d are either a \u201cUnited States citizen\u201d or \u201clawfully present\u201d in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please upload your documentation&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasSSOAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/mtsu.radiusbycampusmgmt.com\/ssc\/zx6712A867020x6702ST3F.ssc\">here<\/a>&nbsp;using your Pipeline credentials. Graduate Studies cannot accept emailed attachments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For applicants claiming&nbsp;U.S. citizenship without a Citizenship-Confirmed FAFSA&nbsp;submit a copy of&nbsp;one&nbsp;(1) of the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>A valid ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½Èë¿Ú driver license or photo identification license;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A valid driver license or photo identification license from another state (except for Utah and New Mexico);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An official birth certificate issued by a U.S. state, jurisdiction, or territory, except for Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwho-can-i-ask-for-help\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablewho-can-i-ask-for-help\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablewho-can-i-ask-for-help\">Who can I ask for help?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablewho-can-i-ask-for-help\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwho-can-i-ask-for-help\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>For general questions about Graduate Studies or the admissions process, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:askgrad@mtsu.edu\">askgrad@mtsu.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about classes, contact your academic advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about Commencement,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/graduation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"390\">check our website<\/a>.&nbsp; If that doesn&#8217;t answer your question, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:records@mtsu.edu\">records@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about Commencement regalia and invitations, contact the MTSU Bookstore at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:phillips@mtsu.edu\">phillips@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about Financial Aid, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MTOneStop@mtsu.edu\">MTOneStop@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about immunizations, including holds based on them, contact Health Services at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mthealth@mtsu.edu\">mthealth@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about payment, billing, employee waivers, etc., contact the Business Office at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bursarmt@mtsu.edu\">bursarmt@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions about shipment of your diploma after commencement, contact Records at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:records@mtsu.edu.\">records@mtsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center 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