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Johnson University is a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen their purpose, and prepare for meaningful service in their careers and in the world.
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Whether you're an incoming freshman, a transfer student, or a graduate student, this is the place to begin your application and join our community. Welcome to Johnson!
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7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
865-573-4517
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Johnson University is a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen their purpose, and prepare for meaningful service in their careers and in the world.
More Info
View menu items for Who We Are
Who We Are
Location
Leadership
Faculty and Staff
View menu items for History and Purpose
History and Purpose
Mission and Values
Statement of Faith
History
Vision Plan
View menu items for Quality Programs
Quality Programs
Accreditation
Institutional Effectiveness
Community Engagement
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Admission
Whether you're an incoming freshman, a transfer student, or a graduate student, this is the place to begin your application and join our community. Welcome to Johnson!
More Info
View menu items for How To Apply
How To Apply
Undergrad Students
Dual Enrollment Students
Military Students
Transfer Students
TN Transfer Pathway
Graduate Students
International Students
Admissions Policy
I've Been Accepted!
View menu items for Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education
Tuition
Financial Aid
Scholarships
TN Net Price Calculator
View menu items for Experience Johnson
Experience Johnson
Preview Days and Campus Visits
r/JohnsonBlog
Request Info
Request a Recruitment Team
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Academics
Learn about the various undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at Johnson.
More Info
View menu items for Degrees
Degrees
Associate Degrees
Bachelor's Degrees
Master's Degrees
Doctorate Degrees
View menu items for Programs
Programs
Honors Program
Certificate Programs
Online Programs
Minors
View menu items for Resources
Resources
Academic Catalogs
Academic Support
Library
Bookstore
Registrar
Academic Calendars
Grading System
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Student Life
Johnson is more than a place where you receive a quality, affordable education - it's a community where classmates become friends, professors become mentors, and the campus becomes home.
More Info
View menu items for The Fun Stuff
The Fun Stuff
Life at JU
Spiritual Development
Dining Options
Housing
Recreation and Intramurals
Clubs & Organizations
Tennessee Campus Store
View menu items for The Serious Stuff
The Serious Stuff
Disability Services
Student Health
Veterans Support Center
University Counseling Center
Career Planning
For Parents
Student Accounts
Student Handbooks
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Johnson University
The Johnson University mission is to educate and develop students who advance the worldwide mission of Christ through their lives, ministries, and careers. Explore our site to learn more about the JU mission, our academic programs, and student life on our campus.
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campus sits on the banks of the French Broad River in south Knoxville. Students enjoy the rolling hills of this rural campus combined with close proximity to the fun and culture of downtown Knoxville and the beauty of the Smoky Mountains.
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Johnson University was founded in 1893 by Ashley and Emma Johnson, who served as the school’s first two presidents. From the beginning the University has been marked by strong leadership, a clear mission, and a focus on affordability.
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Dr. Daniel Overdorf
President
The President's Senior Leadership Team
Daniel Overdorf
President
Cynthia T. Barnard
Vice President for Finance
Marvin Elliott
Vice President for Administration
Andrew Frazier
Vice President for Student Life
Gregory Linton
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brandon Perry
Athletic Director
Wilbur Reid
Vice President for Advancement
Lisa Tarwater
Chief Admissions Officer
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