Hello, we are pleased that you have visited the website of the School of Graduate Studies & Research at Tennessee State University. Whether you are a future student, current student, faculty, alumnus, or a visitor, we hope that you will find this site informative and valuable.  

Tennessee State University is committed to students' overall development by promoting life-long learning, and scholarly inquiry. Our outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, flexible class schedules, accredited programs, convenient locations, affordable costs and many other advantages provide both traditional and non-traditional students with an excellent educational experience.

The School of Graduate Studies & Research currently offers seven doctoral programs, twenty four master's degrees, and six graduate certificate programs which span the fields of Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Government and Nursing. Graduate education at Tennessee State University is designed to offer students the experience of advanced study and research in their fields of specialization.

After you browse through this website, please feel free to contact us at 615-963-5901 or gradschool@tnstate.edu if you have any questions.

Admission to School Of Graduate Studies

All students desiring to enroll for graduate study must apply through the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.

Admission to the Graduate School permits the applicant to enroll in graduate courses for which the applicant is prepared, but does not imply that the applicant will be approved for admission to a degree program or to candidacy for a graduate degree.