Tennessee State University, located in Nashville, welcomes full-time, part-time, and on-line non-traditional students to participate in their degree programs. The University offers a special scholarship for these students who meet the required criteria, including residency and GPA requirements. The University also offers admissions and academic schedule counseling to make returning to school a little easier for these students, along with on-campus social groups to help the non-traditional student become acquainted with the campus and form study groups to aid in their educational studies.
Middle Tennessee State University, located in Murfreesboro, admits non-traditional students on a part-time, full-time, or distance learning basis. Special financial aid assistance is offered for these students as well as a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that can be completed in a flexible schedule. The University also offers a social and support group called the Older Wiser Learners, or OWLs, for those students, regardless of age, who have adult responsibilities outside of the campus. The OWLs also function as an advocacy group to make the needs of non-traditional students known to the campus and to better suggest ways to meet those needs.
Cleveland State Community College, Cleveland, Tennessee, offers non-traditional students the opportunity to take courses in a certificate or degree program on a flexible schedule. The college offers full-time, part-time, online and distance learning courses to meet students' needs. Counselors are also on hand to help the non-traditional student with admissions, financial aid, and choosing the course schedule that is right for them. An information packet is given to non-traditional students the first time they visit the campus to aid in making them feel as comfortable as possible with beginning their education.
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville accepts part-time and full-time non-traditional students. Special financial aid is offered to these students as well, along with help in career placement once a student has graduated. A variety of undergraduate degree and certificate programs and flexible schedules including attending courses once a week and at night helps The University of Tennessee's non-traditional students complete their education on a schedule that best fits their needs. Admissions counseling and an on-campus study groups also offer opportunities for non-traditional students to ease into college life.