Advising

Advising Resources for Students

Advising Appointment Information

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP FOR AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT (if you already have the appointment password).

New, Transfer, and Readmit students: Advising appointment scheduling is now available online. Please call 865-694-6400 to obtain your advising appointment password after all admissions requirements have been completed. Once you have this password, please visit http://ps15.pstcc.edu/appointment/advising/ to schedule or change your appointment.

Current Students: Please follow the instructions for finding your assigned advisor. Instructions for finding your advisor can be found here (click here) [PDF].

• If your advisor has a person's name listed, please go by their office to schedule an appointment (a sign-up sheet is usually on the door). You may also plan on seeing your faculty advisor during their office hours.
• If your advisor says "Student Assistance Center General Advisor," you will see a general advisor. We are located in Goins 123 (Hardin Valley Campus). Advising appointments are now made online. Please call 865-694-6400 to obtain your advising appointment password. Once you have the password, please visit http://ps15.pstcc.edu/appointment/advising/ to sign-up or change your appointment.
• If your advisor says "Pre-Nursing Advising Center General Advisor," you will make your advising appointment online. Please check your Pellissippi State e-mail (not your D2L e-mail) for your advising appointment password. Once you have the password, please visit http://ps15.pstcc.edu/appointment/advising/ to sign-up or change your appointment. If you are unable to locate this e-mail, please call 865-694-6400 to obtain the password. Pre-Nursing advising is by appointment only.
• If your advisor says "Education Advising Center General Advisor," you will make your advising appointment online. Please check your Pellissippi State e-mail (not your D2L e-mail) for your advising appointment password. Once you have the password, please visit http://ps15.pstcc.edu/appointment/advising/ to sign-up or change your appointment. If you are unable to locate this e-mail, please call 865-694-6400 to obtain the password. Education advising is by appointment only.

Are advisors available to advise over the phone or e-mail?

We will be glad to answer any general questions you may have over phone (865-694-6556) or e-mail (advising@pstcc.edu). For more detailed questions, we require the student to make an advising appointment. Appointments are required to be conducted in-person. If you are an out of area online student or Armed Services member on deployment, please call us at 865-694-6556 to make alternative arrangements.

Important Advising Links For Students:

• Tennessee Transfer Pathways
• Other Articulation and Transfer
• College Transfer/University Parallel Resources
• Career/Technical Information
• Ask an Advisor a General Question ONLINE

Academic Advisement Information

Academic advisement is a communication and information sharing process during which students make planned decisions about their educational goals. During the first two semesters of enrollment, degree-seeking students must meet with an advisor who will work closely with them in planning their program and course sequence. Many faculty advisors are not available during breaks and the summer semester, but advisors are available in the Advising Center at these times. Students needing academic assistance are encouraged to seek help before their problems become critical.

• Knowing the graduation requirements for the major. If the student is transferring to a college or university that is outside the TBR (Tennessee Board of Regents) or UT (University of Tennessee) system, he or she should research their requirements for general education.
• Providing the appropriate test scores and transcripts.
• Obtaining the name of the advisor by accessing myPellissippi.
• Verifying the major for advisement.
• Making an appointment with the advisor and keeping it.
• Knowing important dates on the Academic Calendar (registration dates, schedule change deadlines, etc.).
• Supplying current information about the student’s address, phone number and major to Enrollment Services.
• Viewing the online college catalog and being familiar with its contents.
• Checking registration status (holds, standing, etc.) prior to registration.
• Registering and making schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Paying all fees in a timely manner.
• Learning to access the student’s e-mail account.
• Treating others with courtesy and respect.