EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
PARENT HANDBOOK ‘21-22
Table of
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Welcome from President Noland......................................................................................................... 3 Introduction to East Tennessee State University.................................................................................. 4 Stay Connected Alma Mater & Fight Song Becoming The University of Choice Main Contacts
INTRODUCTION Welcome from
PRESIDENT NOLAND
ACADEMICS Academic Information......................................................................................................................... 6 Buc Path............................................................................................................................................. 8 Withdrawal......................................................................................................................................... 8
DEAR PARENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS: I would like to welcome you to our campus and congratulate you and
2021-2022 University Calendar........................................................................................................... 9
your family on making East Tennessee State University your “University
FINANCES
information in this handbook helpful in assisting your student in making
Confirmation of Registration and Payment of Fees............................................................................ 10 Deferred Payments Policy................................................................................................................. 11
STUDENT LIFE
of Choice.” As a family member of an ETSU student, you should find the a successful transition to campus life at ETSU; it has been designed to answer many of your questions. We appreciate the investment and sacrifice you have made to provide the opportunity for your student to
Campus Dining Information............................................................................................................... 12
receive a quality education at our institution.
Housing Information......................................................................................................................... 13
Our mission is to “educate our students to become responsible, enlightened, and productive citizens through a student-centered community of learning reflecting high standards and promoting a
Campus Involvement to Great Expectations....................................................................................... 14 University Health Center Information................................................................................................. 15 Student Services............................................................................................................................... 15
SAFETY
balance of liberal arts and professional preparation.” Your continued support and understanding of ETSU policy and procedures are vital to the
ETSU Safe......................................................................................................................................... 18
achievement of these educational objectives.
Public Safety Information.................................................................................................................. 18
The ETSU faculty, staff, and administration stand ready to help you.
Visitor Parking on ETSU Campus....................................................................................................... 18
Please feel free to contact us.
Tobacco Free ETSU........................................................................................................................... 18
Sincerely,
JUST FOR PARENTS First Mate......................................................................................................................................... 19 Supporting a College Student............................................................................................................ 19 Take Pride in ETSU............................................................................................................................ 20
Brian Noland
BFA Family Weekend......................................................................................................................... 20
President
TIPS AND TRICKS Need Help?....................................................................................................................................... 21 Directory........................................................................................................................................... 21 Additional Reading............................................................................................................................ 21 Glossary........................................................................................................................................... 22 Campus Map..................................................................................................................................... 24
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Introduction to
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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ast Tennessee State University opened on October 2, 1911, as East Tennessee State Normal School to prepare teachers for the public schools of the region. Twenty-nine students walked through the doors that first day of classes. Today, the university focuses on becoming the best regional university in the nation. Ten colleges and schools meet the region’s diverse needs through more than 100 degree programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and technology. Governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, ETSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.
While teaching remains the top priority at ETSU, research is also an important mission. Designated by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a “Doctoral/Research UniversityIntensive,” ETSU created a Research Foundation in 2002, the first for any state school in Tennessee. Johnson City, ETSU’s hometown, is nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The city of 63,000 offers a wide assortment of restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, cultural events, and outdoor activities. Within a short distance of the campus are the Appalachian Trail, Bristol Motor Speedway, and the snow skiing slopes of Western North Carolina. The 350-acre tree-shaded campus is also designated as a Tennessee Urban Forestry Council-certified arboretum.
Stay Connected Follow us on social media! New Student & Family Programs @ETSUNewBucs @ETSUNewBucs ETSU New Student & Familiy Programs
Alumni Association @etsualumni @ETSUAlumni ETSU National Alumni Association
ETSU @ETSU @ETSU East Tennessee State University
Athletics @etsuathletics @ETSUAthletics ETSU Buccaneer Athletics
Admissions @etsuadmissions @ETSUAdmissions East Tennessee State University Office of Admissions
Main Contacts ETSU New Student & Family Programs: 423-439-8452 orientation@etsu.edu / family@etsu.edu ETSU Admissions: 423-439-4213 | admissions@etsu.edu
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Financial Aid: 423-439-4300 | finaid@etsu.edu Student Life and Enrollment: 423-439-4210 | studentlife@etsu.edu
Becoming the UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE ETSU VISION Developing a world-class environment to enhance student success and improve the quality of life in the region and beyond.
ETSU MISSION & VALUES ETSU provides a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts and professional preparation, and continuous improvement. The university conducts a wide array of educational and research programs and clinical services including a comprehensive Academic Health Sciences Center. Education is the university’s highest priority, and the institution is committed to increasing the level of educational attainment in the state and region based on core values where: PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential; RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity, and trust; DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected; EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic; EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of
human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced. • ETSU endorses the value of liberal education and provides enriching experiences in honors education, student research and creative activity, study abroad, service learning, and community-based education. • ETSU honors and preserves the rich heritage of Southern Appalachia through distinctive education, research, and service programs and is actively engaged in regional stewardship. • ETSU affirms the contributions of diverse people, cultures, and thought to intellectual, social, and economic development. • ETSU offers students a total university experience that includes cultural and artistic programs, diverse student activities, a variety of residential opportunities, and outstanding recreational and intercollegiate athletic programs. • ETSU awards degrees in over one hundred baccalaureate, master, and doctoral programs, including distinctive interdisciplinary programs and distance education offerings that serve students from the region and beyond.
Alma Mater
Fight Song
In the Shadow of the mountains, Under the Skies of blue, Stands our dear old Alma Mater, Glorious to View, Sounds the chorus, speed it onward; Thee we’ll never fail! Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Hail to thee, all hail!
Fight, fight, fight, with all your might, Vic-to-ry will our slogan be; Dear Alma Mater, fairest of all, Thy loyal sons will obey thy call, to Fight, fight, fight, with all your might, Ever the goal to gain, Into the game for old State’s fame, Fight on to vic-to-ry.
In thy halls we formed our friendships, Dear old college home; And to thee we pledge our hearts, Wherever we may roam, Sound the chorus, speed it onward; Thee we’ll never fail! Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Hail to thee, all hail!
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ACADEMICS Academic Standards
Dean’s List: To qualify for the Dean’s List an undergraduate student must meet the following criteria for the term: 1. Earn no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken that term. 2. Pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats, and pass/fail). 3. Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5000 for the term in applicable courses. Academic probation occurs when a student is unable to attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) at or above the required level indicated below. The semester after the student does not meet these standards, he/she will be placed on probation. If the student does not meet the cumulative GPA standard or a 2.0 semester GPA at the end of the next semester, he/she will be suspended a major term (spring or fall semester). If you earn a 2.0 you will not be suspended but will remain on probation until the retention standards are achieved (see adjacent retention standards). Indefinite Academic Suspension On the second (or subsequent) suspension for failure to meet academic retention standards, the period of academic suspension is for two semesters or longer and requires that the appeal procedure for reinstatement be followed. Re-enrolling at ETSU after serving a period of suspension will require the completion of an application for readmission. Enrolling at another institution during a period of academic suspension will result in being required to meet the transfer admission requirements for readmission to ETSU. For Baccalaureate programs the retention standards are: 0-29 1.4 29.1-45 1.7 45.1-59.9 1.9 60+ 2.0
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by ETSU as a service. Advisors routinely contact students regarding academic alerts which instructors submit, mid-term grades, course scheduling and progress toward degree providing information, recommendations and referrals. All students have an advisor and should confer with their advisor each semester. In fact, ETSU requires most students consult with an advisor before registering each semester. The following students must be advised before they are able to register each semester: • All students who have fewer than 60 earned credits are required • Students who have not declared a major
Academic Support Services
The Center for Academic Achievement (CFAA) is located on the first floor of the Sherrod Library, and is the place to go for help/tutoring with: writing and speaking, library research, math, sciences, and other subjects. The center offers tutoring on a walk-in and appointment basis and is open during library hours, including nights and weekends. Student Support Services provides eligible students with free individual peer tutoring, mentoring, academic/career/personal counseling, and college survival skills. This is a federally funded grant program, which was established to serve students who are first-generation college students and/or income eligible and/ or have a documented disability. We have two unique programs, NEXUS and FOCUS, designed to help students through the maze of entering college, making career decisions and graduating. We can provide students with the academic and counseling services needed to get the most out of college.
Advisement
Advisement at ETSU is a continuous interactive process between an advisor and student which facilitates the development and achievement of the student’s overall goals. Advisement is a distinct part of a student’s educational experience provided
• Change to Students required to complete Learning Support (in Reading or Writing) are required to see an advisor in the University Advisement Center located in the Carrier Center on the 2nd floor of the D.P. Culp Center (423-439-5244). *Note: students who are only required to take Learning Support in Math will be advised by their major advisor. These guidelines are the minimum advisement requirements. Some colleges and departments may have additional advisement requirements.
Class Load
In order for a student to anticipate graduating in the traditional four year time frame, a course load average of 15 credit hours per semester is strongly recommended. Students are considered Full Time with a course load of 12 or more credit hours per semester; Full Time students are eligible for financial aid. The maximum course load is 19 hours per semester, but with permission can be increased to an overload of 21 hours per semester.
Confidentiality of Student Records
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), student education records are confidential; consequently, access to records is restricted. Education records are defined as those records that are directly related to the student and maintained by an educational institution
or by a party acting for the institution. The University may release directory information such as the student’s name, address, telephone number, date of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended, unless the student declares otherwise. A student may file a form in the Office of the Registrar to restrict dissemination of the above information. All other information, including grades, is considered to be confidential and will be made available only to the student and to authorized university personnel.
General Education Core
East Tennessee State University’s faculty and staff believe every student should experience certain benefits of an undergraduate education, regardless of his or her chosen field of study. ETSU’s general education program aims to enable and encourage students to: • apply the standards of reasoned argument to what they read and hear, write and say; • engage in lifelong learning and personal growth; • gain greater insight into their lives and the world in which they live; • resolve conflicts nonviolently and solve problems creatively, often in collaboration with others; • appreciate cultural diversity and respect people with viewpoints different from their own; • be responsible, enlightened, active citizens in their communities and the world beyond their communities; • find joy, meaning and fulfillment in their lives and help others do the same. To gain these benefits, students need a foundation of skills and knowledge which they can apply at work, in their personal lives, and in their communities. By successfully completing ETSU’s general education requirements and other graduation requirements,
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students enhance their proficiency in reading, writing, oral communication, mathematics, and using information technology. They become acquainted with ideas, information and modes of inquiry which they can draw upon in every area of their lives. In addition, students learn how to perceive relationships between different fields of study. For information about general education course requirements and graduation requirements, visit catalog.etsu.edu.
Grading System at ETSU
Grades are accessible via GoldLink. Grade Points A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7* D+ 1.3* D 1.0* F 0.0
Grades That Do Not Influence GPA
• P - Pass. No grade points; degree credit hours. (See Undergraduate Pass/Fail Policy.) • Cr - Credit. No grade points; degree credit hours. Used to record credit established by nontraditional means (See Non-Traditional Credit.) • I - Indicates a passing grade at the end of a semester, but an important part of course was not completed, e.g., term paper, outside reading, etc. (See section on Incomplete Grades.) • Au - Audit. (See section on Auditing Courses.) • W - Withdrawal. (See Drop/Add and Withdrawal Policies.) • WF - Withdrawal Failing. (See Drop/Add and Withdrawal Policies.)
Withdrawal
Students who register at orientation and later decide not to attend ETSU must officially withdraw before classes begin. Students must contact the Office of the Registrar before the first day of the term enrolled. Students who fail to notify the registrar prior to the first day of classes will be responsible for paying the term’s tuition. For complete information and the form click here.
2021-2022 University Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2021 Aug. 24 Sept. 4 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 - 14 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 28 - Oct. 5 Oct. 12-13 Oct. 12 Nov. 11 Nov. 25 - 27 Dec. 3 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 - 13 Dec. 14
First day of classes Last day to register or add classes without a departmental permit (Last day to register through GoldLink) Last day to add with a departmental permit (by 4:30 pm EST) (permit from academic dept. - registration thru Registrar’s, 102 Burgin Dossett Hall, 423-439-5584) Census Last day to drop a course without a ‘W’ grade Attendance Reporting Begin late add with dean’s permission only (late add form and directions) Labor Day (university closed) ESPR grades due for undergraduate students only Fall Break (students only, no day/evening classes, university open) Last day to drop a course with a ‘W’ grade without dean’s permission Veterans Day (university closed) Thanksgiving (university closed) Last day to withdraw from the university (including Dean approved late drops) by 4:30 pm EST Last day of classes Study Day - Preparation for finals only. Final exams - Final Exam Schedule Commencement Ceremonies
SPRING SEMESTER 2022 Nov. 2 Registration by appointment only begins Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University Closed) Jan. 19 First day of classes Jan. 21 Last day to change to/from audit grade Jan. 25 Last day to register or add classes without a departmental permit (Last day to register through GoldLink) Jan. 25 Last day to add with a departmental permit (by 4:30 pm EST) (permit from academic dept. - registration thru Registrar’s, 102 Burgin Dossett Hall, 423-439-5584) Feb. 1 Census Feb. 1 Last day to drop a course without a ‘W’ grade (by 4:30 pm EST) Feb. 2 - Feb. 9 Attendance Reporting Feb. 2 Begin late add with dean’s permission only (late add form and directions) Feb. 23 – Mar. 1 ESPR grades due for undergraduate students only Mar. 9 Last day to drop a course with a ‘W’ grade without dean’s permission Mar. 15 - 21 Spring Break (students only, no day/evening classes, university open) Apr. 2 University Closed Apr. 28 Last day to withdraw from the university (including Dean approved late drops) by 4:30 pm EST Apr. 30 Last day of classes May 1 - 6 Final exams - Final Exam Schedule May 9 Commencement Ceremony A full listing of academic and student activities can be found by clicking here.
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FINANCES Confirmation of Registration and Payment of Fees
East Tennessee State University does not send bills to students for their tuition and fees. The university has taken this step in order to increase operating efficiencies by making full use of available technology. Students make many changes during registration that affect tuition and fees. Often students add dormitory assignments and meal plans that affect their account balance. The university believes the best way for students to know their current financial obligation for the term is by viewing their account through GoldLink Online. Students who need a printed copy of their account statement may print a statement from GoldLink Online after they have completed their registration. What is Confirmation of Registration? Confirmation of registration is the process of confirming your interest to attend the classes for which you enrolled and/or giving ETSU permission to apply any financial aid resources toward the payment of your fees. Students may begin fee payment/confirmation of registration after registration for classes. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Tennessee Board of Trustees. Who must Confirm Registration? 1. All students planning to attend classes at ETSU must pay fees or confirm registration. 2. Students who have loans, grants, scholarships, or any other type of financial aid covering all fees must confirm registration on or before the due date for the term (see Pay Fees/Confirm Registration below). 3. Students who pay fees are considered confirmed when fees are paid. 4. Students with partial financial aid are considered confirmed when the balance is paid.
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• You must schedule future payments at the time of enrollment. How students Pay Fees/Confirm Registration: 1. Payment of fees due:
a. By GoldLink Online
b. By U.S. mail (Bursar, PO Box 70719,
Johnson City, TN 37614)
c. At the cashier windows (Room 202, Burgin
Dossett Hall)
2. Confirm Registration:
a. Payment in full either online via Goldlink or
• Financial aid (including all grants, loans, and scholarships) cannot be used as the initial down payment for the installment plan. • Deferred amount is payable in four monthly installments. The initial down payment is due on or before the fee payment deadline for the term. • Sept 24, Oct 24, and Nov 24 for fall term. • Feb 28, Mar 31, and April 30 for spring term.
b. Enroll in a payment plan via Goldlink
• Payments are due whether or not you receive a reminder notice.
c. Complete a ETSU Promise to Pay
• Service Charges and Fines:
d. If receiving Veterans Benefits you must
in person at the Bursar’s Office
provide a Veteran Deferment
Deferred Payment Policy
Although all charges are due and payable in full at the beginning of each term, students in good financial standing at ETSU may request the deferment of up to 75% of their tuition, fees and housing for fall and spring semesters. The deferment of fees is not available for summer terms. To request deferred payment for fall or spring, go to www.etsu.edu, click on Goldlink, view student account, click on confirm registration, select deferred payment.
• $50.00 late fee if paid after the 10th day of the month in which payment is due, late fee will be charged every • 30 days to a maximum of $100.00. • The University will withhold services including grades, transcripts, and future registration until all fees including late fees are paid in full. • All existing rules and policies pertaining to returned checks, refunds, withdrawals, dropped classes, and collection costs are applicable to the deferred payment policy
Eligibility: • Minimum down payment of 25% of tuition, fees, dorm rent, and dining plan. • No late payments in previous semesters. • All financial aid received including student loans must be applied before deferment is allowed.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID AVAILABLE: Attending College is an investment in your future. Get the most value at ETSU, where 84% of students receive some type of financial assistance. ETSU offers federal, state and institutional funding in the form of grants, loans and student work programs.
• Any outstanding prior term balances must be paid in full before enrolling in the current term installment plan. Terms:
LEARN MORE AT etsu.edu/cost
• You must enroll in the payment plan using Goldlink.
@etsufinaid @ETSU_FinAid ETSU Office of Financial Aid
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STUDENT LIFE Campus Dining Information ETSU Dining Services offers a variety of dining options throughout campus. ETSU Dining offers nationally recognized brands such as Subway, Einstein Bros Bagel, Steak N Shake, and Starbucks along with an all-you-care-to-eat residential restaurant. With convenience in mind, locations are strategically placed on campus and hours of operation are established to fit students’ lifestyles. From early morning breakfast and afternoon snacks to late night munchies, we are here to serve students!
MEAL PLANS At ETSU, there are two types of meal plans. There are Anytime Dining Meal Plans which allow unlimited meal swipes in the Market Place and access to the Treehouse Takeout once per meal period. There are also Block Plans. These plans come with a set number of meal swipes and are a great option for students who may not plan to eat on campus every day. All Block Plans and Commuter Anytime Dining Plans are sales taxable. Students living on campus (except for those living in Buc Ridge) who have fewer than 90 credit hours are required to enroll in the 7 Day Silver Meal Plan. Those students, as well as commuting students, do have the option of upgrading to the Gold or Platinum as well. In order to meet your campus dining needs, we have designed the following meal plans for the 2019-2020 academic year:
TRADITIONAL PLANS Anytime 7 Day Platinum Meal Plan *Best Value* This plan includes unlimited access to the Market Place seven days a week and the Treehouse Take Out during all operating hours. This meal plan includes ten (10) guest meal passes, and $400 dining dollars which can be used in retail dining locations. Students will have the ability to buy additional dining dollars throughout the semester, if they wish to do so.
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Anytime 7 Day Gold Meal Plan This plan includes unlimited access to the Market Place seven days a week and the Treehouse Take Out during all operating hours. This meal plan includes eight (8) guest meal passes, and $200 dining dollars which can be used in retail dining locations. Students will have the ability to buy additional dining dollars throughout the semester, if they wish to do so. Anytime 7 Day Silver Meal Plan This plan includes unlimited access to the Market Place seven days a week and the Treehouse Take Out during all operating hours. This meal plan include four (4) guest meal passes, and $100 dining dollars which can be used in retail dining locations. Students will have the ability to buy additional dining dollars throughout the semester, if they wish to do so. Residents who have lived on campus at least 4 semesters can switch to the 5 Day Anytime Dining Plan or the new Anytime Limited 15 Weekly Plan.
COMMUTER PLAN Anytime 5 Day Meal Plan This plan is for residents living in Buc Ridge Apartments or commuter students. This includes unlimited access to the Market Place five days a week and the Treehouse Take Out during all operating hours. This meal plan includes four (4) guest meal passes, and $100 dining dollars which can be used in retail dining locations. Students will have the ability to buy additional dining dollars throughout the semester, if they wish to do so. Dining Dollars You may add additional Dining Dollars to your account at any time throughout the year. Dining Dollars work just like a debit card. Every time you use your ID card at any dining location, the amount will automatically be deducted from your account. You don’t have to worry about carrying cash on campus anymore! All unused Dining Dollars at the end of the fall semester will roll-over to the spring semester, but will expire at the end of the semester. You may purchase additional dollars simply by clicking on the ‘Shop Now’ tab and then making your selection directly through our website.
Housing Information On-Campus Housing and Residence Life — Your Student’s Beginning Matters to Us!! The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers your student not only a room to sleep in, but also a community to grow in, leadership positions to excel in, and programs to learn and laugh in. We believe that our responsibility to student growth does not stop at providing a bed, but extends into helping our students do well in their classes and in their lives. Benefits • In-hall academic programs and support • Convenience to parking, library, computer labs, student services and academic buildings • Opportunity to experience the feeling of a small community within the larger university setting • Accessibility to campus social life, recreation, athletic events, and community events • Affordability of amenities, such as cable TV, Wi-Fi, data jacks, Residence Life Cinema, in-hall laundry facilities, and furnished rooms • All-inclusive pricing billed once per semester that may be covered by financial aid • Involvement in student clubs and organizations • Community where students meet and develop life-long friendships with a diverse group of individuals • Rent is payable on a per-semester basis and may be paid by deferred payments through the Financial Services Office, if the student qualifies. • We have multiple Living Learning Communities which connect residents living together on a floor or within a building who share a common major, interest, or program affiliation.
Residence Halls ETSU offers a variety of convenient, safe, attractive, and affordable options in on-campus housing. Options include double or single occupancy rooms, and single sex and co-educational floors/halls. A variety of facility styles are available, such as traditional, suite, hotel, efficiency apartments, and apartment style, as well as, full-service two-bedroom apartments in Buccaneer Ridge Apartments. All residence halls and apartments are equipped with cable TV, data jacks, and Wi-Fi. They are furnished with twin beds, closets/wardrobes, chairs, desks, mini-blinds, and drawers for storage. Laundry and kitchen facilities are available in all halls, except Governors Hall which does not have kitchens. All entrances to halls are locked 24 hours/7 days a week and access is via the students’ ID Card. Many other safety features are in place to protect and serve the residents. Explore the value ETSU's residence halls by viewing their Current Rates.
READ MORE AT etsu.edu/housing @etsuhousing @ETSUHousing
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Buccaneer Ridge
Residence Life
Buccaneer Ridge Apartments consist of five phases with each phase having its own unique qualities that will enhance the on-campus living experience. They offer all of the benefits and conveniences of life oncampus with the additional luxury and independence of many off-campus options. Most of the apartments consist of two bedrooms which include private bedrooms, full-sized beds, full kitchens, washer/ dryer, common living room, and two full bathrooms. One bedroom or single efficiency apartments in Phase 5 of Buccaneer Ridge are available for married and graduate students. Additionally, Buccaneer Ridge residents enjoy basketball and sand volleyball courts, a bike trail, disc golf course, a clubhouse with open meeting space, and during the warm months, a lounging pool.
Residence Life provides personal development experiences and leadership opportunities for our oncampus residents. By living with a group of diverse people, your student will learn to understand and appreciate many different points of view and to form friendships that can last a lifetime. Your student will also be in an excellent position to take full advantage of all that ETSU has to offer! Approximately 2,800 students at ETSU enjoy the benefits and convenience of living on campus, making for a small college atmosphere in a larger university setting. At ETSU, we want our students to succeed both in and out of the classroom and to become active members of the campus community. Our intentionally designed Living-Learning Communities give your student a chance to live together with students who share common interests and passions and take the experience of living on campus to another level!
Campus Involvement to Great Expectations A 4-Step Program With all due appreciation to author Charles Dickens, the title “Great Expectations” is also most appropriate for this topic. As parents, you expect your son or daughter to graduate from college and have a happy, successful life. We expect that too. However, achieving that end result will be easier for your student if the steps below are chosen as part of the college experience. By the way, these steps are not hunches. They are verified by local and national research studies on successful college students. How can you help your student make these choices? Step 1. Go to class regularly. Ask your student about their classes, books, assignments, exam dates, etc. Do they know the names of their professors? Grades are not everything, but they are important. Step 2. Make friends on campus. Ask about other students in their classes—do they know their names? Has your student joined any student organizations? Has your student attended any student organization meetings or programs? College can be lonely if students rely only on their circle of high school friends. Is your student choosing to attend functions at their former high school or to spend a large amount of time with high school friends? This is a warning sign that your son or daughter is not making friends on campus.
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Step 3. Get to know the faculty and administrators. This happens not only in class, but also through involvement in student organizations and participation in campus programs outside of class. Ask those same questions in Step 2. Step 4. Take advantage of all campus educational programs. That resume has a lot of space to fill after the name of your degree is added. ETSU offers many ways to get experience in both for-credit and non-credit programs. A “short” list includes student organization involvement, honor society memberships, service-learning courses, community service programs, internships, leadership courses, leadership seminars, student leadership positions, student governing and programming groups, etc. Ask your student frequently about his/her campus involvement.
University Health Center Information East Tennessee State University students enjoy the benefits of a modern health care service. Clinic services are available to all currently enrolled students. The professional staff includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and mental health professionals. Location: Room 160, Roy Nicks Hall | Phone: 423-439-4225. | Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Appointments: Students are advised to call University Health Center to schedule an appointment with a nurse practitioner or a nurse visit. Students unable to be seen on a same-day basis will be offered several other options including an evaluation by a Registered Nurse, an appointment the following day, or referral to an off-campus urgent care facility. Students who fail to show up for any scheduled appointments will be charged a nonrefundable no-show fee of $20. A valid ETSU photo ID is required to receive clinic services. Cost: Currently enrolled students are not charged for consultation visits (an office visit) to be seen by a provider in the clinic. University Health will file the student’s personal insurance. If the student is uninsured, students may pay their charges with cash, check, credit card or ID Bucs. Students without insurance may request assistance to sign up for insurance, or they may complete the Sliding Fee schedule application.
Health Insurance: It is very important that students and their parents understand that the cost of hospitalization, accident care, laboratory and x-rays, surgery and other care provided by hospitals or urgent care facilities is their responsibility. ETSU assumes that students are covered by their parents’ plans or have made arrangements to have their own insurance policies. Students should carry their insurance card with them in case of a medical emergency and bring their insurance card with them to their University Health appointment for insurance to be filed. Insurance is available on the ETSU University Health website.
@universityhealthcenter
Student Services ITS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The mission of ETSU ITS is: Information Technology Services (ITS) provides the highest quality technology services to students, faculty, and staff and delivers technologies that advance the University’s academic, research, and administrative goals. The vision of ETSU ITS is: Information Technology Services (ITS) will provide reliable and efficient services, innovation, technology leadership, and
strong collaboration to strengthen the future of teaching, learning, research, and service at East Tennessee State University. ITS is available to help with many different campus services, including Desire to Learn (D2L), GoldLink, Outlook email services, password resets, and many other services. A full list of services can be found at: https://www.etsu.edu/its/services/
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CAREER SERVICES At ETSU, we want to provide students with the best possibilities of being successful after graduation. Career Services can help students with resumes, employment services, and experiential learning, and they provide sample resumes, Bucky’s Career Closet, and many online resources. Mission Statement: Empower students, alumni, and additional stakeholders by educating them through flexible services and resources to enhance their quality of life. Vision Statement: Build a culture of career readiness that is essential to the ETSU experience and empower students to live the lives they design.
mental health and wellness, as well as serve as a training facility for graduate students in counseling, social work and psychology.
STUDENT ATHLETIC TICKET INFORMATION
Tennessee State University campus are served by ETSUs Post Office located in the Culp Center. Each student who requests a PO Box is assigned a 5-digit box number to identify his or her mailbox for all mailings. Our window acts as a full service Post Office. Additionally, some services and stamps are available for purchase from the mail & go kiosk located in our lobby. Outbound package shipping services are available via USPS as well as UPS, FedEx and DHL if you have your packages prepaid and prelabeled.
@etsuathletics Football Student tickets will be released online and in person starting the Sunday of game week for each home ETSU football game. Students can also pick up tickets in person by visiting the information desk in the newly renovated Culp Student Center.
Career Planning for Families: It’s late summer and your student is preparing for the start of the academic year. Perhaps your student has not yet chosen a major or, if they have, you are not confident that their choice is the best one for them. Furthermore, they may not appear to have a clue about what career field to focus on. Well, these are all common problems.
Students wishing to purchase guest tickets for the game can do so for $10 per ticket either online or at the Culp.
Even if their current major and career goals seem solid, they may change with time. Decisions about majors and careers arise from a process of exploration that students experience, which moves at different speeds for each individual. Typical steps include:
For Men’s Basketball, students may purchase up to four guest tickets for $5.00 each so that a nonstudent guest can sit with them in the student section. Guest tickets can only be sold to a student with their ETSU ID card.
1. Assessing skills, interests, and abilities—an important first step in choosing an appropriate major and identifying careers that may be good fit. 2. Exploring majors and career options—this generally starts online, but should involve thoughtful conversations with people working in their field of interest. 3. Experimenting with possible career options through experiential learning. 4. Developing a plan and preparing for a job or graduate school search by creating a compelling personal message and effective written materials; practicing interviews with a career coach, and researching organizations of interest. This phase begins by writing an effective draft résumé, having it edited, and setting up an account on ETSU’s Handshake at etsu.joinhandshake.com.
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5. Conducting a job or graduate school search using online resources, and engaging in personal networking with others. On average, 80% of job seekers find employment through other people.
Basketball/Baseball Students must present their ID card to the gate attendant for the card to be scanned and verified. Students who have forgotten their ID will not be admitted. (Same policy as the CPA Workout Center)
Other Sports Students must present their ID card, but they can get in for free to all ETSU sporting events.
VETERAN’S AFFAIRS: The mission of the
Office of Veterans Affairs is to promote student success at East Tennessee State University. We do this by managing and administering United States Department of Veteran Affairs education benefits, assisting veterans and dependents through the transition from military to academic life, and serving as advisor, liaison, and advocate on campus and in the community.
COUNSELING CENTER: @etsucounselingcenter We provide a variety of personal services, including drop-in consultations, crisis referrals, ongoing individual and couples therapy, group therapy and psychiatry. We also provide outreach programs in
POSTAL SERVICES: All students of East
DISABILITY SERVICES: Disability Services offers qualifying students who register with our office a variety of accommodations and assistance. Our mission is to provide services and promote an accessible environment which allows people with disabilities an equal opportunity for participation in educational pursuits and other campus activities. WELCOME WEEK: East Tennessee State
University is hosting a variety of Welcome Week activities for new and returning students to kick off the fall semester.
Campus Involvement Student Activities and Organizations exists to promote student engagement opportunities that assist in the development and success of student leaders and their organizations. We have over 230 organizations and campus groups to fit the needs of all students. We have organizations like Alternative Breaks, Black Affairs, Buctainment, Diversity Educators, East Tennessean, ETSU Votes, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Fraternities & Sororities, Multicultural Organizations, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Volunteer ETSU, and many more to choose from! Students who are active on campus do better in school and graduate at a higher rate than those who do not get involved. Student organizations are the lifeblood of the campus. They host speakers, have social events, participate in career fairs, volunteer in the community, and establish career networks between students and faculty.
MULTICULTURAL CENTER: @etsumcc The goals of the Center are to provide educational support programs and services for students, programming and services related to multiculturalism, as well as encourage dialogue on diversity-related issues. The Multicultural Center is a place where all students, faculty, and staff can interact and feel welcome to share experiences.
COMMUTER SERVICES: Most of the students who attend East Tennessee State University are commuters. Driving back and forth to classes each day presents a unique set of challenges. There are several resources to help: •
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SAFETY
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First Mate
ETSU Safe
This emergency text messaging and app service will only be used in the event of an emergency and twice annually for testing. Examples of emergencies include school closures due to inclement weather, emergency situations that threaten campus safety, and severe weather events such as a tornado. The ETSU Safe emergency text messaging service is one component of the university’s mass notification system. It serves to complement the campus warning sirens, web page alerts, and campus-wide mass e-mail notices. We strongly encourage all students, family members, faculty, and staff to enroll in this service. For more information, click HERE.
Public Safety Information The East Tennessee State University Department of Public Safety is a professional law enforcement agency dedicated to the protection of East Tennessee State University and its diverse community. Mission of the Department To provide for the overall safety and security of the University community and its properties in order to maintain an environment as favorable to academic excellence as possible. Strategy for Fulfilling Our Mission • Excellence- Providing exceptional service through strategic planning, highlevel performance daily, and advancing preparedness in our diverse environments. •
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Professionalism- Exemplifying trusted professional service with compassion and respect for all Integrity- Doing the right thing at all times and committed to being accountable for our actions or inactions Community- People centered approach rooted in serving others before self
Enforcement Authority East Tennessee State University Police Officers are Commissioned Police Officers pursuant to TCA
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49-7-118, TCA 38-3-103 and the Board of Trustees. Commissioned Public Safety Officers have all of the police powers necessary to enforce all state laws, as well as rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees. Campus Police Officers may exercise their authority on all property or facilities owned, leased, or operated by the Board of Trustees and the University, including any public roads or rights of way which are contiguous to or within the perimeter of such facilities or properties. Working Relationships with Outside Authorities ETSU Public Safety maintains a strong cooperative relationship with the Veterans Affairs Police Department (VAPD) and other local, state, and federal jurisdictions. Some branch campuses are under the jurisdiction of other local municipalities and a cooperative relationship is maintained in all cases.
Visitor Parking on ETSU Campus When parking on the ETSU campus, please contact Parking Services for parking instructions and a temporary parking permit. The Parking Services office is located on campus at 132 Stout Drive. Alternatively you may obtain a temporary parking permit here. Visitors may park in any of the campus parking lots with a temporary parking permit obtained from Parking Services. There is no charge for this permit. Please do not park in handicapped spaces or fire lanes. If you have a disability and need special parking, please contact the Parking Services office.
Tobacco Free ETSU Because We Care About Your Health Effective August 11, 2008, East Tennessee State University became tobacco free. Smoking or other tobacco use is prohibited on the campus except in private vehicles.
Step aboard with your student, become their First Mate. As your student’s First Mate, you are granted permissions by them to view records such as grades, tax information, holds, and more. To become a First Mate, just ask your student! Your student must add you to their account using these steps here, and then you can setup your account using these steps here. In order to make payments on your student’s behalf
you must be added as an authorized user on their account in the GoldLink Account Suite. The student is in full control at all times and may grant or remove permissions as needed. Being a First Mate does not authorize you to contact the university faculty on behalf of your student. However, being a First Mate is a great opportunity to support your student while allowing them to have a full college experience!
Supporting a College Student Parents and family members face real challenges as their student transitions from high school to college. Whether the student plans to live in the residence halls or continues to live at home, big changes will occur for both students and their families. Prior to starting classes, most families will want to discuss expectations in four basic areas. Communication Communication will change as students become college students. What are your expectations of your student about how and when they will communicate with you? Will you phone each other, will they call when they need you, will you have a set time to call them or make other arrangements? Will you e-mail each other? If so, how often do you expect a message? Students living at home will also need to have this discussion, because the hours they keep as college students may not allow the previously established communications system to work. What is important is that you talk with each other about your expectations. Does “call anytime” in your mind mean before you go to bed at 10:30 p.m., while your student thinks a 3 a.m. call is okay? Finances Finances are very important to discuss. Students with financial concerns are “at risk” for being a successful student. Clarify as many issues related to money as you can before the issue actually arises. Some lessons in balancing a checkbook, budgeting over longer periods of time than one week, and some understanding about the pitfalls of credit cards are usually needed. In addition, discussions about allowable expenses and how often in a semester the “I am broke, please send money” request will result in a rescue are helpful. Students can manage their money if expectations are clear and they understand the basics.
Academics Academics need to be discussed because many students will need a different perspective about grades. The average studying student may have to spend much more time in preparation than he/she did in high school and may be challenged to keep the same grade point average. Some students have never made a C before. While it is important to get off to a good academic start, rather than focusing only on grades, it is advisable to talk about expectations concerning regular class attendance, reading assignments, studying, seeking tutoring if needed and preparing for tests. “Do your best” needs to be defined in different terms than high school. What do you expect your student to do if they get into academic difficulty in one or more classes? Values Values can change significantly as students become more and more independent. What are your values on critical issues such as alcohol, illicit drugs, sexuality, and other issues you may not have openly discussed? Open discussion at this point in time can allow your student to understand your values and know that you are open to discuss these issues with them, even though you are probably not going to change your expectations. Often it is helpful for students to hear that parents have given them the tools to handle critical issues they will face and know they have confidence in the student’s ability to make good decisions.
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Obviously, the important aspect of all of these discussions is to express expectations, open communication channels and establish a point of reference when concerns arise.
Research Indicators of Successful Students Successful college students are those who pursue and obtain their degree. Research on successful students provides us with a guide for helping our students. As a parent, keeping these factors in mind can help guide your conversations. Have a Goal of Graduating Successful students have set the goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The higher the degree one aspires to, the more likely one is to graduate with the first degree. A successful student can tell you their goal of graduating, and it is even better if they include a time frame with a specific major area identified. Being an undeclared major is fine as long as the choice is an active decision-making process and not an escape. Encourage your undeclared major to be actively working on becoming clear about their declaration. Maintain College as the Number One Priority Working is positively correlated with successful students, particularly when the hours being worked are limited to 15 or 20 hours per week, and preferably when the work is done on the campus. The pitfall many students fall into with work is gradually adding hours to their work schedule, thereby decreasing the hours spent on school tasks. Often, poor money management results in increased hours at work. Students often report working extra hours to pay for cars, car insurance, and other expenses. If the expense is so great as to require extra work hours, then school suffers. Credit card debt is another distraction of significance among college students. It is easy to get into trouble and hard to reduce the debt. Students often have to take a semester off to work and pay off their credit card debt before returning to school. Be Involved Student involvement on campus correlates with student success. Involvement helps students keep school as the priority in their lives and enhances the importance of degree attainment. Being involved
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means being on campus actively doing something and fitting in generally. Being a resident student helps with this aspect. Peer relationships help students be happy and have fun. Successful students have positive peer relationships and these relationships promote success. Involvement with activities, organizations, service learning and volunteering provides another important connection to the campus and the community. Leadership skills are learned in these areas and translate as valuable experience for the world of work. Students who are involved in these areas are more likely to be successful.
TIPS AND TRICKS Need Help? Have a question, but don’t know where to find the answer? You can contact ETSU’s Need Help Coordinator through the Need Help Directory on the ETSU website: www.etsu.edu/ehome/help. It contains names, phone numbers, and email links for ETSU staff who can answer questions related to over 90 topics, from Advising and Babysitters to Veterans’ Programs and Weather Policies. Other helpful resources include:
Download the ETSU App and be a few clicks away from seeing campus and location ETSU services.
Take Pride in ETSU Successful students are proud of ETSU and are excited to be a part of this great institution. Taking pride in ETSU means making your contribution to ETSU while pursuing your degree. Successful students look forward to representing ETSU as an alumnus in the future. Simply put, it is difficult to do your best if you think the institution is not “the best”.
BFA Family Programs Join the Buccaneer Family Association, or BFA as we like to call it! Membership in BFA provides parents and families with the resources, information, and opportunities to support their students learning, empower their students to take personal responsibility for social and academic choices, and understand their student's experience at ETSU. When you join BFA, you will receive a welcome packet including a parent and family calendar, ETSU tote bag, BFA travel mugs, and much more. You will also receive a BFA membership card which will allow you to receive local discounts at participating hotels and merchants. Family Weekend Family Weekend is a great opportunity for families to visit their student(s), stay connected to ETSU, and explore all that Johnson City has to offer. In the spring we offer a more compact version of Family Weekend, yet still offer a variety of activities to enjoy.
Download the ETSU SAFE App to access campus emergency plans, receive alerts, and more!
Directory ETSU is committed to helping students reach their educational and personal goals. Services are available on campus to help your student meet the challenges of university life. Faculty and staff at ETSU encourage students to make full use of these services. That’s where you as a family member can help. If your student expresses anxiety about classes, has difficulties adjusting to roommates, needs assistance in a particular course, etc., encourage him/her to seek help. Admissions etsu.edu/admissions 423-439-4213
Disability Services etsu.edu/ds 423-439-8346
Campus ID Services etsu.edu/id 423-439-8316
ETSU at Kingsport etsu.edu/Kingsport 423-439-8000
Center for Academic Achievement – CFAA etsu.edu/cfaa 423-439-7111
Financial Aid etsu.edu/finaid 423-439-4300
Counseling Center etsu.edu/counseling 423-439-4841
Housing & Residence Life etsu.edu/housing 423-439-4446 Multicultural Affairs etsu.edu/mcc 423-439-5377
New Student & Family Programs etsu.edu/nsfp 423-439-8452
Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) etsu.edu/sorc 423-439-6633
Public Safety etsu.edu/dps 423-439-4480
Student Support Services (TRIO) etsu.edu/sss 423-439-5396
Registrar, Office of etsu.edu/reg 423-439-4230 Student Life and Enrollment etsu.edu/students 423-439-4210
University Career Services etsu.edu/careers 423-439-4450 University Health Center etsu.edu/universityhealth 423-439-4225
Additional Reading In Addition to Tuition: The Parents’ Survival Guide to Freshman Year of College; Marian Edelman Borden, ET. Al. Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College; Patricia Pasic The Real Freshman Handbook: An Irreverent & Totally Honest Guide to Life on Campus; Jennifer Hanson 101 Things a College Girl Should know, from a Big Sister Who’s Been There; Stephanie Edwards College Survival (4th Ed); Greg Gottesman
Empty Nest...Full Heart: The Journey from Home to College; Andrea Van Steenhouse, Johanna Parker When Kids Go to College: A Parent’s Guide to Changing Relationships; Barbara M. Newman, Philip R. Newman When Your Kid Goes to College; A Parent’s Survival Guide; Carol Barkin Parenting Through the College Years: From Application to Graduation; Norman Giddan, Sally Vallongo Chicken Soup for the College Soul; Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, Dan Clark
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GLOSSARY
GoldLink - ETSU’s online system for class registration, fee payment and viewing grades.
A BRIEF GUIDE TO COMMONLY USED (and often misunderstood) University Acronyms, Phrases, and Miscellaneous Jargon (See Undergraduate Catalog for Additional Information) Academic Advisor - A faculty or staff member of the academic department to which a student is admitted. The advisors are available to assist students with academic counseling and scheduling of classes. Academic Common Market - An interstate agreement among southern states for sharing in common academic programs. Out-ofstate students who qualify in specific programs pay in-state tuition. ACCUPLACERComputerized test required for some students to determine placement in Learning Support courses. (See Undergraduate Catalog for guidelines or contact the University Advisement Center at 423-439-5244.) ACT - American College Testing Program offers a test prior to admission Advisement Records - Are confidential and usually consist of grade reports, any previous high school or transfer work, and a record of the meetings with the student’s advisor. APS - (Academic Performance Scholarship) Scholarship awarded through the Financial Aid Office. Associate Degree - The degree given for completing undergraduate college programs of at least two but less than four years of study. These degrees usually focus more upon occupational training with fewer general education requirements. Audit - Course taken for
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Bachelor’s Degree - The degree given for completing undergraduate college programs that normally take at least four years. These degree programs require a broad curriculum in a number of disciplines and most require an area of concentration (major).
College - Administrative unit of the university, housing related departments and majors.
Building Codes - University building abbreviations. Bursar - The Bursar’s Office normally collects and credits all fee payments and disburses (pays out) any financial aid. Should you owe the school any money, you would be put on a checklist by the Bursar and not allowed to register until the debt is paid. Catalog - The catalog is the official publication of the university. The catalog is an “a” to “z” academic resource updated each academic year. It contains detailed information about academic majors, degree programs, academic colleges, academic regulations, financial aid, student advisement, and other important information. Classification - Level of progress toward the bachelor’s degree. An undergraduate student is classified as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, depending on the number of semester hours completed and grade points earned. CLEP - (College Level Examination Program) Tests which determine the extent of a student’s knowledge in a particular subject area. These tests are used to award college credit in
Concentration - a specialized area of study within a major. CO-OP - A program whereby students may work in a field relevant to their career while earning academic credit. Core - Sequence of courses chosen from various subject areas which are required of all students as part of their undergraduate program. The program is designed to help students acquire a broad base of knowledge and capabilities fundamental to the concept of a university education. Course - A specific subject of study. Course ID - The subject abbreviation, catalog number, and section number of a particular course. Credit Hours - Value placed on a course used in computation of GPA and generally accepted amount of classroom/lab contact time. Curriculum -The whole body of courses offered by the college, or by one of its divisions or departments. D2L (Desire to Learn) ETSU’s course management system for creating and teaching both online and web-enhanced courses. Day Codes - M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, TR=Tuesdays and Thursdays Department - An
organizational unit representing a discipline or related disciplines. Discipline - (or Area of Study) an area of study representing a branch of knowledge.
GPA - (Grade Point Average) Quality Points Earned divided by Quality Hours Earned. Grade Points - Numerical values assigned to letter grades based on a four-point system. Grants - Awards that you do not have to pay back.
Drop/Add - (schedule change) adding a course/ dropping a course (Registrar’s Office).
Greeks - Members of sororities and fraternities.
Elective - A course not specifically required for a particular major or minor.
ID card - ETSU identification card.
Encumbrance - (Hold) Registration blocked for students having outstanding academic, financial or judicial obligations at time of registration. ETSU 1020 - a seminar class for first year students with an aim to help students in their transition to ETSU
Hold - See encumbrance
Incomplete - A grade of an “I” is assigned if a student is passing a course at the end of the semester, but due to extenuating circumstances is unable to complete all course requirements; student and instructor should complete an Incomplete Grade Report form.
ETSU at Kingsport - ETSU’s Kingsport campus.
Major - The academic area in which a student chooses to place principal emphasis.
Exit Exam - A mandatory exam required prior to graduation. Results are used for gathering statistical data.
Meal Plan - A program established by food service to purchase meals on a prepaid basis.
FERPA - (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Protects the student’s right to privacy.
Minor - Secondary area of study.
Full-time - 12 credit hours or more. (15 hours recommended to graduate in 4 years) FWSP - (Federal Work Study Program) On-campus student work positions available only if you qualify through the Office of Financial Aid. GED - (General Equivalency Diploma) high school equivalency diploma. General Education Core -
Part-Time - Students registering for less than a full load (fewer than 12 hours a semester) are considered part-time. Pell Grant - A direct grant from the federal government based on financial need. Perkins Loan - A federal loan program whereby students may borrow a long-term, lowinterest loan. POLO - The Preview and Orientation Leader Organization whose members lead students through orientation and Preview activities Post Office Boxes - Located
on the 1st floor of the Culp Center, required for residence hall students. Prerequisite - A requirement which must be met before a particular course can be taken. Purge - Cancellation of course registration because of failure to pay fees or confirm financial aid by appropriate payment deadline. Registration Guide – A printed information guide containing information regarding registration, advisement, fee payment and deadlines, and other important dates on the academic calendar. Also see Schedule of Classes. Registrar - The Registrar’s Office keeps a record of your college transcript, the courses you register for, and the grades you receive. It is the office that is in charge of actually registering you for classes each term. If you must drop or add a course, see the Registrar immediately in room 101 of Burgin Dossett Hall. Retention Standards - the grade point average a student must maintain to avoid suspension from the university. The GPA will vary according to the number of quality hours a student has earned. RHA - (Residence Hall Association) Governing body of the Residence Halls. RSWP - (Regular Student Work Program) a campus work program for students who may or may not qualify for financial aid that allows students to work up to 10 hours per week. SAR - (Student Aid Report) a federal ‘output’ document sent to a student by the Department of Education’s Central Processing System in response to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. SAT - (Scholastic Aptitude
Test) a test offered prior to admission. Schedule - The listing of courses for which a student is enrolled during a semester or summer term. Schedule of Classes - Available online, the Schedule of Classes contains a listing of all courses offered for a specific term. Also see Registration Guide. Scholarships - Money given to students for college tuition and college-related expenses. Semester Hour - A measure of academic work completed satisfactorily. Ordinarily, one credit hour is given for one hour of class attendance a week for the period of a semester. In some courses, however, such as laboratory courses, two or three hours of attendance a week are required to earn one credit hour. Most courses are worth three credit hours. Semesters vs. Quarters - Most higher education institutions divide the school year into either two semesters (approximately 16 weeks in length) or three quarters (approximately 11 weeks) excluding summer. SGA - Student Government Association FOCUS 2 - A computerized assessment offered through University Career Services to help students find a major that fits their interests and needs, explore job options related to that major, and more.
Syllabus Attachment - A document containing important information for students, such as academic dates, policies, and various academic resources. (Web address: https://www. etsu.edu/reg/academics/ additional-resources.php) 1040 - Federal Income Tax Form Transcript - An official copy of a student’s academic record, showing courses completed, grades, and credit earned, and other data concerning the student. TELS - (Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship) Financial assistance for qualified Tennessee residents. See www.state.tn.us/tsac for details. Undeclared Major - (UDEC) a student who is undecided about his/her major. Students see University Advisement Center in the Carrier Center for advisement. Undergraduate - A college or university student who has not received a bachelor’s degree. Withdrawal - Termination from all classes for the term (Registrar’s Office). Work Study - Gives you a chance to work and earn the money you need.
Standard Class Times - The time of day classes meet. Syllabus - An outline or other brief statement of what a professor expects to cover for the entire semester. It will often include an exact schedule of assignment due dates, test dates, grading system, and any issues a professor wishes to make absolutely clear.
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Continuing Studies ................... 96 (J3)
Lucille Clement Hall ................ 134 (E4)
Amphitheater ......................... 515 (G5)
Cross Disciplinary Studies....... 133 (E5)
Luntsford Apartments ............. 140 (E5)
Art Annex ................................ 62 (E5)
D.P. Culp Student Center ...........92 (H5)
Lyle House ............................... 15 (E4)
Ball Hall .....................................6 (G3)
Dave Mullins .......................... 520 (C5) Tennis Complex
Married Student Apts ....... 105-106 (J7)
Davis Apartments ......... 110-112 (I5-J5)
Mathes Hall................................5 (G3)
Basler Center for ................... 330 (D4) Physical Activity (BCPA) Basler Challenge Course ......... 539 (B4)
Disc Golf Course ..................... 101 (I6)
Betty Basler Softball Field .........94 (A3)
Dossett Residence Hall ........... 133 (E5)
Bike Course ............................ 537 (K6)
Earnest House .......................... 16 (E4)
Bond Building ........................... 42 (D5)
Family Medicine ...................... 304 (I3) Johnson City
Brooks Gymnasium ....................9 (G4) (Memorial Hall)
Gentry Field ................................7 (G3)
Brown Hall .................................3 (G3)
Gilbreath Hall ...........................10 (G4)
Buccaneer .....321-331, 351, 352 (I7-J8) Ridge
Golf Maintenance Building ...... 349 (E8)
Buc Ridge Security Building ...... 100 (I6)
Governors Hall ........................ 353 (I5)
Burgin Dossett Hall ...................60 (H4) Burleson Hall............................14 (H4) Campus Center Building............11 (G4) Carillon & Alumni Plaza...........557 (H4) Carter Hall ............................. 127 (G4) Centennial Hall ....................... 358 (J4) Central Receiving and ............. 305 (J7) Physical Plant Warehouse Clack Building .......................... 41 (F4)
Government Relations.............. 156 (I3) Harry D. Powell Observatory .... 310 (D8) Hutcheson Hall......................... 18 (F4) Information and Public Safety . 104 (F3) Intramural Fields ............... 513 (A5-B5) Internal Audit .......................... 157 (I3) JCFP - Modular Office .............. 356 (I3) Lamb Hall ................................19 (G4) Log Cabin (Art) ....................... 159 (E6)
Martin Center for the Arts ....... 910 (F2) Millennium Center .................. 904 (G2) Mini-Dome (Memorial Center) .....7 (G3) Nicks Hall ................................20 (G4) Niswonger Digital ................... 904 (G2) Media Center Parking Garage ....................... 104 (F3) Parking Services....................... 68 (J4) Powell Hall ............................. 130 (F5) Power Plant.............................. 40 (F4) The Quad ............................... 516 (G4) Recycling Center..................... 200 (J7) Reece Museum.........................91 (H4) Rogers-Stout Hall .....................21 (H4) Ross Hall ............................... 131 (F5) Sam Wilson Hall .......................12 (G4) Sherrod Library .......................320 (H5) Stone Hall .............................. 128 (G5)
Summers-Taylor ....................... 95 (C4) Soccer Complex Surplus Warehouse ................. 355 (K7) Telecommunications .............. 303 (J6) Tennessee Early .................... 158 (E6) Intervention System Thomas Baseball Stadium ...... 470 (K1) The Tree House ...................... 340 (G3) University School .......................2 (H3) (Alexander Hall) University Woods ....................103 (H5) Veterans Dwarf ...................... 125 (G2) Conifer Gardens Veterans Memorial ................. 307 (G4) Walker Track ..............................7 (G3) Warf-Pickel Hall .......................... 8 (F3) Warren-Greene Golf Center ...... 350 (F7) Welcome Center .......................92 (H5) West Hall ............................... 132 (F5) WETS-FM Radio Station .......... 306 (J6) William B. Greene Stadium ...... 600 (D5) Wilson-Wallis Hall ..................... 17 (F4) Yoakley Hall ........................... 129 (G5) 908 W. Maple St. .................... 153 (J3)
