TechBUDS Incoming International Student Application

Tennessee Technological University, a public institution of higher education created by the laws of the State of Tennessee, is located at 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931-372-3101). Tennessee Tech collects the information you provide to it through its website’s portals, request for information forms, etc. for the purpose fulfilling its mission as required by Tennessee Code Annotated Section 49-8-101(d). Tennessee Tech may share the information you provide with contractors and state or federal authorities if required by law or if necessary to fulfill its stated mission.

Tennessee Tech will store your personal data consistent with its policy on document retention, which can be accessed through the Policy Central portal on this website. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (“EEA”) and have standing under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, you have the right (i) to request from Tennessee Tech access to and rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing; (ii) to object to processing; (iii) to data portability and (iv) to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EEA.

By providing personal data to Tennessee Tech, you consent to the processing of your data for the purposes described above.

Incoming Student Information

Applicant's Declaration:

I certify that I have provided accurate information and I will be respectful of differences regarding cultural, religious, and political beliefs and sexual orientation.

Photo Release Form:

Intending to be legally bound, I do hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize Tennessee Technological University, its officers, employees and agents, (the “University”) to use existing photographs, photograph, video tape, record, publish, republish,broadcast, re-broadcast, adapt, exhibit, perform, reproduce, edit, modify, make derivative works, distribute, display or otherwise use or reuse my name, image/likeness or voice in any media or technology now known or hereafter developed in connection with any product or service or promotional or informational campaign undertaken by the University in all markets as long as there is no intent to use the image, voice and/or likeness in a disparaging manner. University may exercise any of these rights itself or through any successors, transferees, licensees, distributors or other parties, commercial or nonprofit.

TechBUDS Program Acknowledgement:

I understand that there may be risks associated with my participation in this activity and that such risks could result in loss, damages, injury or death. In addition to the general risks inherent in all activities (e.g., travel risks, premises risks, bodily injury risks, equipment risks and unforeseeable risks), I acknowledge that this activity may present specific risks related to specific activities chosen by the student with whom I am paired or by me. I acknowledge that I have had an opportunity to investigate the activity’s requirements and the conditions under which I will be participating in the activity.

I will conduct myself in a responsible manner, act safely, abide by all federal, state, and local laws or ordinances, and follow the applicable rules, procedures or instructions. I also agree to abide at all times by the Tennessee Tech's rules and policies related to student conduct when participating in this activity.