Offering a world-class Christian education, as well as a championship athletics program, Carson-Newman University provides students an opportunity to find their future, voice, passion, purpose, way, heart and home here on Mossy Creek.

Carson-Newman is a member of NCAA Division II, competing in the South Atlantic Conference.

The links below provide additional details about C-N, including admissions and financial aid information, athletics eligibility requirements and more.

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Admissions
View complete information on C-N admission requirements, application details and more.

Financial Aid
C-N ranks as one of the most affordable private Christian colleges in the country. An investment in a C-N education is a smart investment in your future.

Additional Links 

• Sport-specific recruiting questionnaires
• ACT info
• SAT info
• Carson-Newman campus map
• Carson-Newman Athletics virtual tours powered by Inner Digital 

• NCAA Eligibility Center – Required for all first-year and transfer student-athletes.
• Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (U.S. and International editions) – Overview of academic and amateurism standards.
• NCAA Division II Initial-Eligibility Toolkit – Explains core courses, GPA/test requirements, and amateurism certification.
• NCAA Recruiting Calendars – Sport-specific rules for contacts, evaluations, and communication.
• NCAA Transfer Guide – Requirements for two-year and four-year transfers.

To be eligible for practice, competition, and athletics aid, student-athletes must meet NCAA Division II standards:

• First-Year Eligibility:
• • 16 NCAA-approved core courses.
  • Minimum 2.200 GPA in core courses.
  • SAT/ACT scores (if used) must be included in NCAA Eligibility Center profile.
  • Qualifier: May practice, compete, and receive aid.
  • Partial Qualifier: May receive aid and practice but not compete in year one.
• Progress Toward Degree:
• • Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours).
  • Pass 9 credit hours per term.
  • Earn 24 semester hours per academic year.
  • Declare a major by the start of year three (5th semester).
  • Maintain 2.000 cumulative GPA.

• Two-Year Transfers: Must complete 12 transferable hours/term of full-time enrollment and earn a 2.000 GPA.
• Four-Year Transfers: May be immediately eligible with good academic standing, progress toward degree, and an available season.
• NCAA exceptions and waivers may apply (residence requirement exceptions, organized competition rules, etc.).

• Must be arranged through a C-N coach and approved by both Sports Medicine and the Compliance Office via Spry.
• Before trying out, prospects must:
• • Complete a physical exam by a U.S. physician within the past six months.
  • Sign the NCAA-required sickle cell trait form.
  • Complete a release of liability waiver.