Tennessee Code 49-7-2021 – Use of word “college” in institution’s name

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;

Postsecondary educational institution: includes , but is not limited to, a school, college, university, or other type of entity offering educational credentials, instruction, educational services, or other activities as described in §. See Tennessee Code 49-7-2003
To offer: includes , in addition to its usual meanings, advertising, publicizing, soliciting or encouraging any person, directly or indirectly, in any form to perform the act described. See Tennessee Code 49-7-2003
United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(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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