The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) marks a pivotal next step in the state’s TN Direct Admissions pilot by sending more than 45,000 personalized college admission letters—signed by Governor Bill Lee—to eligible Tennessee high school seniors in the Class of 2026.
Eligible students can expect to receive their TN Direct Admissions letters this week in mailboxes across the state, giving them a clear picture of where they have automatically been admitted to college — with no traditional college application required.
Announced earlier this year, Tennessee’s Direct Admissions pilot is partnering with randomly selected Tennessee high schools to connect eligible students directly to immediate enrollment opportunities at participating in-state colleges and universities…