College-University Info.

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Explore ETSU at Summer Open House – June 20

ETSU's Summer Open House is Friday, June 20.

🔗Register at www.etsu.edu/admissions/openhouse.

Attendees will learn about academic programs, financial aid, student services, and campus life. Current ETSU students will guide campus tours and share their ETSU experience.
 
 
 
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The camp will be offered for both rising middle schoolers and high schoolers:
High School Campers (Rising 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th Graders)
  • Price: $75 (lunch and snacks included)
  • Date: June 5 th – 6 th  2025
  • Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Scholarships available!

Technology Camp is an immersive, hands-on STEM and technology camp where students learn about:
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electricity
  • Explore Careers in Technology
  • Welding
  • Motorsports
  • Electromechanical
  • Industrial Technology
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Business
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Save the Date: Tri-Cities College Fair Aug. 28
All Northeast Tennessee-area high school students, prospective transfer students, and their families are invited to attend the Tri-Cities College Fair on August 28th.
The college fair is free and open to the public and will be held in Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City.
60+ colleges and universities from across the Southeast will be present to discuss admission requirements, scholarships, academic programs, campus life, and more.
 
 
 

Camp and Upcoming Events

 

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee, is excited to announce several upcoming events for prospective students:

But wait, there's more! Check out these important dates:

Please reach out if you have any questions or need help completing your application, [email protected] or call 423.439.6300.

 
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Each Member of Congress may nominate individuals to appointments at the following U.S. service academies:

Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY
Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD
Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO
Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens between the ages of 17 and 23 and reside within Tennessee’s First Congressional District.

Harshbarger's staff has prepared an FAQ with more information. The online application can be viewed on my website and must be completed by 11:59 pm on October 31, 2025.
 
 
 
 
 
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ETSU Bound Seniors: Next Steps for Admitted Students

Students who have been admitted to ETSU can be working on the Next Steps for Admitted Students.

Orientation sign-up for Fall 2025 students is now available.

If you have been admitted to ETSU and need guidance with the next steps, please contact your admissions counselor for assistance in the new year.

 

COLLEGE WEB SITES 

Alice Lloyd College – Pippa Passes, KY        

Appalachian State University – Boone, NC        

The Art Institutes      

Austin Peay State University – Clarksville, TN       

Belmont University - Nashville, TN       

Bryan College - Dayton, TN     

Carson-Newman University – Jefferson City, TN                        

Clemson University – Clemson, SC         

Converse College – Spartanburg, SC             

Culinary Institute of America  (locations in New York, California, Texas)

Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN

Davidson College – Davidson, North Carolina 

Emory & Henry College – Emory, VA            

Emory University – Atlanta, GA                                

Erskine College – Due West, SC                                        

East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN          

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)  – Atlanta, GA                                   

Johnson University - Knoxville, TN and Kissimmee, FL

King University - Bristol, TN

Kingsport Center for Higher Education

Lincoln Memorial University - Harrogate, TN

Mars Hill University - Mars Hill, NC

Maryville College – Maryville, TN                      

Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN         

Milligan University – Milligan, TN                                         

Northeast State - Blountville, TN        

Savannah College of Art and Design   

Sewanee: The University of the South – Sewanee, TN   

TN College of Applied Technology Elizabethton    

TN College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Kingsport Extension Campus

TN College of Applied Technology Morristown       

TN Tech University – Cookeville, TN                     

Tusculum University – Greeneville, TN                           

University of Georgia - Athens, GA

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

University of Memphis – Memphis, TN                         

University of Tennessee Chattanooga              

University of Tennessee Knoxville                                        

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA             

Vanderbilt University – Nashville, TN          

Washington University in St. Louis – St. Louis, MO             

Walters State Community College- Morristown, TN           

Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC

 


College Search

Go to: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

**If you want to save your search results you must create an account.

Click on each filter along the left side of the screen and answer the questions within each filter. Note that you can indicate the degree of each filter area from “Don’t care” to “Must have”. 

Once completed, view all of your matches. If you did not have any matches, change your preferences to “want” instead of “must have”. Add colleges of your choice to your favorites.

Next steps:

  1. Plan a college visit to your favorite colleges
  2. Evaluate cost; consider financial aid & scholarship possibilities
  3. Decide on which colleges you want to apply to
  4. (Seniors) Apply online during College App Week Sept. 29-Oct. 4
  5. (Seniors) Complete FAFSA January 1 (estimate)
  6. (Seniors) Update FAFSA once taxes are completed
  7. (Seniors) Apply for scholarships throughout the year (local & national)
  8. (Seniors) Receive financial aid award letter from colleges & determine where you want to attend


Wondering where to go to college?  How much will it cost?  What do I need to get in?  What does the campus look like?   Below are some websites to explore to help you learn more about various colleges.

Campus Explorer

Campus Tours

College Click TV

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET

Is a degree program you’d like to pursue not available in your state? Is out-of state tuition a barrier to a major offered at a college in another state? Looking for options with lower tuition?

Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college.
Pay in-state tuition rates.

To qualify, you must: 

Be a resident of one of 15 participating SREB states.

Select a program eligible for residents of your home state.

Complete the admission process at the institution that offers the program.

Be certified as a resident of your home state by contacting your state’s ACM coordinator.