Student Right to Know and Consumer Information
In compliance with Title IV and other Federal and State disclosure laws, below is a list of consumer information that is available and links to directly access the information. Prospective and current students may contact the respective office or the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for assistance in obtaining the information.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 825, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901.448.7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):
The essence of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is to give a
student the right to inspect his or her education records and to protect the privacy
of these records. The Office of the Registrar at UTHSC is responsible for the implementation
and oversight of FERPA.
The UTHSC FERPA Policy Statement , with information and instructions for students, parents, faculty, and staff, is available on the website of the UTHSC Registrar's Office.
Additional information about FERPA can be found on the UTHSC Registrar's office website.
Information on Student Financial Aid
Overview of Financial Aid Programs
- Financial Aid Information including information about scholarships, grants and loans can be found on the webpage.
- Financial Aid Overview
- The cost of attendance (COA) for a student is an estimate of that student's educational expenses for the period of enrollment. The COA is available on the financial aid office cost of attendance webpage.
- Additional cost of attendance resources:
Criteria for Selecting Recipients and for Determining Amount of Award
Financial Aid Verification
Procedures for Applying for Aid
Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Assistance
Students receiving financial assistance must accept their aid with terms and conditions through Banner Self-Service. The terms and conditions are found here
Student Authorizations
- Student Acknowledgment of Financial Obligation
- Non-Institutional Charges
- Prior Term Authorizations
- Electronic Consent
- Student Health Insurance
- Student Immunizations
- Emergency Contacts
Additional Information for Private Education Loans
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
Information relating to individual federal student and parent loan borrowers will be submitted by UTHSC to the National Student Clearinghouse who subsequently reports to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system.
Institutional and financial aid student consumer publications
Additional Financial Aid Consumer Information
- Types of Financial Aid
- Procedure for Official Withdrawal
- Cost of Attendance
- Apply, Accept, or Manage Your Aid
- Financial Literacy
- Return of Title IV funds policy
Institutional Factbook
Institutional Outcomes
- Student Achievement Data
- UTHSC does not participate in intercollegiate athletics
- UTHSC does not enroll first-time, full-time undergraduate students
- UTHSC is not a gainful employment institution
Financial Aid Contacts
Bursar's Office
General Information
Campus Facilities
Distance Learning-State Authorizations
- Please refer to the State Regulatory Authorizations information from the University of Tennessee.
- Distance Learning Program Support Services
Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification by Program by State
US Department of Education regulations require UTHSC to provide information regarding whether completion of a program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for a given occupation. Licensure applicants are advised to seek additional information from the state in which they seek employment as specific requirements may change.
Faculty and Instructional Personnel
- List of Colleges, Programs, Majors, and Minors
- Student Learning Assessment Policy
- The UTHSC Bulletin
- Faculty Senate
Institutional and Professional Program Accreditation at UTHSC
Enrollment and Registrar
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- The UTHSC Student Handbook (CenterScope)
- Annual FERPA Notice for Faculty and Staff
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- UTHSC Faculty Handbook
- The UTHSC Student Handbook (CenterScope)
- The UTHSC Bulletin Additional FERPA Information
- A list of degrees and programs for each college is available on the UTHSC admissions degree programs for each college webpage.
- Graduation
- The UTHSC Factbook is available on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness webpage
- Transfer of Credit Policies
- Transfer credit policies
- Individual programs may have additional policies regarding transfer credit.
- The policies related to student status, such as Advanced Standing and Transfer of Credits, may be found in each program section of the UTHSC Bulletin
- Voter Registration
- The Higher Education Act (HEA) requires colleges and universities to provide students with voter registration information. For more information, visit the UTHSC voter registration webpage.
Tuition
- UTHSC Tuition and Costs information is available on the Bursar's Office college fees and tuition webpage.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The Student Academic Support Services (SASS) Office provides information on accommodations for students with disabilities. To find out more about services for students with disabilities, please visit the Student Academic Support Services and Inclusion webpage.
Health and Campus Safety
- Safety Affairs
- Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Information
- UTHSC Missing Student Protocol
- UTHSC Campus Police
- Campus Alert System
- Care Team
- University Health Services
Information Security
Policy on a Drug Free Campus & Workplace
- UTHSC Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy
- Campus Police Policies and Procedures:
Peer to Peer File Sharing
- The Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008
- Copyright Guidance
- University of Tennessee Copyright Policy
Underage Drinking and Associated Responsibilities
- Student Drug & Alcohol Policy
- The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation regarding underage drinking and associated responsibilities. The law prohibits any resident, owner, or occupant of property (the social host) from allowing an underage adult to consume alcohol on such property. The legislation defines "underage adults" as those individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-one (21) years of age.
- A resident may face criminal prosecution and University sanction if an underage adult consumes alcohol on his or her property which includes, but is not limited to, a residence hall room or apartment, fraternity or sorority affiliated housing, an off-campus house or apartment, or any other property owned or occupied by the individual.
Procedure for Handling Complaints at the Campus Level
As part of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center compliance with accreditation standards, we provide students with an avenue for resolving complaints.
Procedure for Handling Complaints Not Resolved at the Campus Level
As part of the University of Tennessee's compliance with the US Department of Education Program Integrity Rules process, we are required to provide students with an avenue for resolving complaints.
- Complaints, not resolved at the campus level, may utilize the Complaint Resolution Process for the University of Tennessee System.
- Institutional Accreditation
Equity and Diversity
- Office of Equity and Diversity
- UTHSC EEO/AA information
- Title VI Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
- Constitution Day
Contact Information
Third Party Servicers
- UTHSC does not utilize Third Party Servicers in recruitment or admissions
- UTHSC does not utilize Third Party Servicers in the administration of Title IV
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