Strayer University-Tennessee

What is the accreditation of Strayer University-Tennessee?

Strayer University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, or MSCHE. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it does not mean that every individual degree holds a separate professional accreditation.

Strayer also identifies accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs for specified business programs. Students should check the accreditor's and university's current program listings for the exact degree and level they are considering. This distinction is especially important for fields with licensing requirements: institutional accreditation alone does not establish eligibility for a particular professional license.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid. It can also matter when applying to graduate school or seeking transfer credit, although the receiving institution - not Strayer's accreditor - decides whether to accept particular courses.

What are the admission requirements at Strayer University-Tennessee?

Strayer University-Tennessee reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Open admission does not remove the need to establish eligibility for the credential sought or satisfy any program-specific requirements.

A prospective undergraduate should expect to complete the university's application process and document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED credential. Applicants with prior college coursework should be prepared to provide transcripts. The applicable catalog and admissions office can clarify whether a chosen program requires additional records or preparation.

Applicants should not infer a required SAT score, ACT score, essay or recommendation from the open-admission designation. Graduate applicants must instead check the requirements for their particular degree, which may differ from undergraduate entry rules. Before applying, confirm the next available start date and the document-submission deadline for that start.

What are the application fees and waivers at Strayer University-Tennessee?

Applicants should confirm Strayer University's current application charge, if any, before submitting an application. Tuition and required student fees are separate charges and should not be mistaken for an application fee.

The most useful questions for the admissions office are whether a charge applies to the intended degree level, whether the application method changes it, and whether an eligible applicant can request a waiver before payment. An enrollment or registration charge, if applicable, is also distinct from the cost of applying.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Strayer University-Tennessee?

A Strayer-operated Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit is not identified for the Memphis location. Students should not assume that enrolling at Strayer provides access to ROTC through another Memphis-area institution.

Anyone considering that route needs confirmation from both Strayer and the prospective ROTC host about cross-enrollment, course scheduling, eligibility and how military-science credits would apply to a Strayer degree. ROTC scholarships and post-graduation service obligations depend on the branch and the student's individual agreement.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Strayer University-Tennessee?

Strayer University-Tennessee generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission and credit acceptance are separate decisions. An accepted applicant may still need to repeat coursework that does not meet a degree requirement or a transfer-credit rule.

Transfer applicants should provide transcripts from each college attended and request an official evaluation against their intended Strayer program. The university also recognizes several potential sources of credit outside conventional college classes, including Advanced Placement, CLEP, DSST/DANTES and credit evaluated using American Council on Education recommendations. Recognition of a credit source does not mean that every exam, training experience or course will count toward every degree.

Before enrolling, ask for a degree audit showing which credits satisfy major requirements, which count as electives and how many Strayer credits remain. That calculation is more useful for estimating time and cost than a simple count of credits accepted.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Strayer University-Tennessee?

Students should not assume that a semester abroad, international exchange or faculty-led overseas course is built into Strayer University-Tennessee's programs. The key issue for an interested student is whether a proposed experience can receive advance academic approval.

For any independently arranged overseas coursework, obtain written guidance before paying a provider or registering elsewhere. Strayer would need to determine whether the course is eligible for transfer and how it fits the degree; the financial aid office would need to explain whether aid could apply. International travel by itself does not earn academic credit.