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Tennessee Tech to host 'Tech to You' events across the state
Tech student Pranav Patel (right) visits with admissions staff in the Jere Whitson
Building on Tech's campus.
Tennessee Tech University is making it easier than ever for students to explore all
the opportunities it has to offer, right in their hometowns. Tech to You events are
back with new features this year, including scholarship offers and guaranteed housing
for new first-time freshmen.
"Tech to You events are the perfect opportunity for us to reach out to students and
families where they live,” said Tech’s Director of Admissions Frank Tittle. “Our admissions
counselors and university recruitment team will set up at local venues, armed with
a wealth of information about the university. New this year is that we will be able
to award scholarships through our Presidential Scholars program to students who meet
the criteria, as well as the opportunity for guaranteed housing for new first-time
freshmen if they apply and are admitted before the spring deadline."
Designed to cater to high school students and their families who may not be able to
attend traditional open houses or campus visits, Tech to You events bring the university's
offerings directly to the community. The Tech to You event series is set to kick off
on Oct. 17 in Mount Juliet, followed by a stop in Chattanooga on Oct. 19. An additional
date is scheduled for Oct. 24 in Knoxville with more stops planned for later this
fall. Students and their families can register to attend these events by visiting
tntech.edu/techtoyou. There is no cost to attend.
Tennessee Tech's fall 2024 application for admission opened in August, with the priority
scholarship deadline set for Dec. 15. Admission requirements for traditional high
school students are primarily based on their high school GPA, though some programs
and scholarships may require ACT or SAT test scores. It's crucial for students to
apply early in their senior year to be eligible for Tech scholarships and to ensure
they have ample time to complete the admissions process and enrollment checklists.
Application details can be found at tntech.edu/apply.
Tennessee Tech University is ranked as a "Best National University" by U.S. News &
World Report. With over 200 academic programs, Tech provides its graduates with the
lowest debt burden among all public universities in the state. In fact, based on a
combination of total cost and alumni earnings, Tech offers students the highest return
on investment of any public university in Tennessee, according to PayScale.
