Student Assistance Center

Counseling Services

Houses dedicated Counselors who assist with academic, personal and career issues. Academic counseling is available for students who need assistance with course selections, test-taking skills and time management. Personal issues such as anxiety, depression, and addictions can be discussed confidentially

Counseling sessions are free to students and completely confidential.

Counselors are located at all campuses. At Pellissippi phone 694-6547 or 539-7293 for an appointment. For counselors located at Blount, Division and Magnolia, stop by the main office at each campus.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Coordinates the services and academic accommodations for all students with disabilities. The office provides services and academic accommodations for students with disabilities who self-identify as having a disability and provide appropriate documentation of the disability . The office has more information for new students.

Services include but are not limited to:

assistance with registration;
new student advising;
volunteer note-takers;
notification to faculty of accommodation requests;
extended/alternative testing;
readers, scribes, and interpreters;
tutor referrals;
designated liaisons to faculty, staff, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation;
use of campus assistive technology; and assistance identifying/locating adaptive equipment.
(865) 694-6751 V/TTY

Advising

Make sure you meet with an advisor to discuss your academic goals, plan for a successful first semester, and register! Students frequently want to know: What to expect when meeting with my advisor? (PDF)

These forms are helpful as well.

My Semester Schedule (PDF)
Academic Plan (PDF)
How many courses should I take? Check out My Course Loads ( PDF)
How do I choose a major? Check out What is my Major? (PDF)
How college is different from high school?(PDF)

Other Advising Information:

Will my courses transfer?
What will I do in class? Many of our syllabi are available online.

Not sure if you are ready to be advised? Call 694-6400 to find out your next step. Some students need to take a confirmation test to determine where to begin in reading, math and English. If you have attended another college, you need to request that those transcripts be sent to Pellissippi State before you see an advisor.