Tennessee § 49-7-2021 Use of word &quot;college&quot; in institution's name

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§ 49-7-2021 — Use of word "college" in institution's name

Tennessee § 49-7-2021

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2021 (2026).

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An accredited postsecondary educational institution may not use the word "college" in its name without a qualifier, unless the institution:

(1)Meets the definition of "college" in § 49-7-2003 ;

(2)Has been approved by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to offer degree level programs; and (3) Offers or is seeking approval to offer at least one (1) degree program.

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An accredited postsecondary educational institution may not use the word "college" in its name without a qualifier, unless the institution: (1) Meets the definition of "college" in § 49-7-2003 ; (2) Has been approved by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to offer degree level programs; and (3) Offers or is seeking approval to offer at least one (1) degree program.