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STUDENT GUIDE TO ENROLLING
Your success in college is our No. 1 priority, and making sure you’re off to a great start is the first step in achieving that goal. We hope this guide helps you “get connected” to your experience at Pellissippi State.

Are you applying for
Summer 2008
Admission?

If you are interested in applying for Summer 2008 Admission,
please follow the Enrollment Steps below.

Are you applying for
Fall 2008 Admission?

FALL 2008 Admission link

If you are interested in applying for Fall 2008 Admission,
please click on the link above to fill out your application and
then follow Steps 2 –7 below to complete
the Enrollment Process.

STEPS FOR ENROLLMENT

Step 1Gain Admissions | Step 2Apply for Financial Aid | Step 3Submit Test Scores | Step 4Make Advising Appointment

Step 5Register for Classes | Step 6Attend Orientation | Step 7Pay Tuition

Step 1 GAIN ADMISSION

Complete Application for Admission.

  • Pay $10 application fee.

Degree-Seeking Students

  • Submit official high school transcripts or GED scores.
  • Submit official college transcripts and test scores (if applicable—See Step 3).
  • Submit hepatitis B and measles/mumps/rubella immunization forms as necessary.
    (Go to this Web page for forms and exemptions)
    www.pstcc.edu/departments/admissions/imm.pdf

Non-degree Students (Students not pursuing a degree or students seeking a certificate)

  • Submit high school transcripts or GED scores.

STUDENTS ARE NOTIFIED BY ADMISSION ACCEPTANCE LETTER IN THE MAIL APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER SUBMITTING ADMISSION APPLICATION.

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Step 2APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

*Deadline for Pellissippi State scholarship applications is March 15 for Fall enrollment.

All degree-seeking students should apply for financial aid, which includes scholarships. (Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.) Begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Pellissippi State Scholarship Application.

Remember: Applying early ensures you’ll be considered for financial assistance.

To access financial aid forms or find out more, go to www.pstcc.edu/departments/financial_aid
or call 694-6565.

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Step 3SUBMIT TEST SCORES

  • PLACEMENT TEST: Students 21 and over who have not taken college-level English or math at an accredited college must take the placement test.

  • ACT/ SAT: Students under 21 years of age must provide ACT or SAT test scores. Pellissippi State accepts ACT scores from either the Pellissippi State ACT test or the national ACT test. (We will accept national ACT test scores posted on the high school transcript.)

    Please note: National ACT or SAT test scores are required for eligibility for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship. National ACT test dates are listed at www.act.org.

  • To take the ACT or placement test at Pellissippi State, go to www.pstcc.edu/departments
    /admissions/testing_sum08.pdf     or call 694-6454.

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Step 4 MAKE ADVISING APPOINTMENT

New Degree-Seeking Students

  • Steps 1-3 must be completed BEFORE you can make an advising appointment.
  • Schedule an advising appointment by calling one of the following numbers:

Pellissippi Campus

(865) 694-6556

Division Street Campus

(865) 971-5218

Blount County Campus

(865) 681-1064

Magnolia Avenue Campus

(865) 329-3113

ESL student (any campus)

(865) 694-6708

NON-degree Students
Non-degree students are not required to see an advisor before registering. Remember to bring college transcripts or take the placement test if you plan to take math or English.

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Step 5REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Registering early gives you a better choice of course offerings and class times. For a complete list of registration dates, go to www.pstcc.edu. To register for classes online, follow the instructions below:

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE

FOR NEW STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED FOR ADMISSION
  1. Go to our homepage: www.pstcc.edu. Click on P.S. ... Web (left side of screen).
  2. Click on Enter Student Services, then enter your Social Security number or CWID (Campuswide ID)—your CWID was given to you in the admission acceptance letter you received in the mail—then click on Create a PIN.
  3. Enter your Social Security number or CWID again.
  4. When the Create a PIN screen opens, create a PIN (personal identification number) using a six-digit number— DO NOT USE YOUR BIRTHDATE!

FOR NEW STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT ALREADY APPLIED FOR ADMISSION
  1. Go to our homepage: www.pstcc.edu. Click on P.S. ... Web (left side of screen).
  2. Click on Apply for Admission.
  3. Enter your Social Security number. Create a PIN (personal identification number) using a six-digit number—DO NOT USE YOUR BIRTH DATE! Complete the application, and pay the application fee.
  4. Click on Exit (upper right corner). Wait until the next business day for your information to be processed by the College, then proceed to ONLINE REGISTRATION below.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

1. Go to our homepage: www.pstcc.edu. Click on P.S. ... Web (left side of screen).

2. Click on Enter Student Services.

3. Enter your Social Security number or CWID and your PIN. If your PIN is not accepted, click on I Forgot My PIN or Create a PIN. Contact Enrollment Services, 694-6568, if necessary.

4. Choose the term you want to register.

5. Under Registration, select Registration Status. You may need to clear holds or change your major or see your advisor.

6. To add a class under Registration, select Drop and Add Classes. Enter the five-digit number of the class (call number) for which you wish to register in the Add Class box. Repeat this procedure until all classes you need are entered. Click on Submit button. If a call number is not accepted, verify the number under Course Sections or contact Enrollment Services, 694-6568.

To drop a class under Registration, select Drop and Add Classes, then scroll down until you see your schedule. Click on the arrow in the Action field menu, and select D rop. Click on the Submit button. DSP courses may not be dropped on the Web after classes begin.

7. Select Detailed Schedule (under Registration). To print your schedule, click on the Print icon (top of the screen).

8. Select Account Summary/Fee Payment (under Student Records). If not paid by this date, your schedule will be dropped. Exit from P.S. ... Web (top right corner of screen). This keeps your information private and secure.

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Step 6ATTEND ORIENTATION

First-time degree-seeking freshmen are required to attend New Student Orientation to ensure a successful start at Pellissippi State. To make reservations for students and guests, please call 694-6400. Orientation for students beginning in the summer will be on May 23 from 10:30 until 1:00 on the Hardin Valley campus.

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Step 7PAY TUITION

Fees may be paid online, by mail or phone, or in person at the Cashier’s Office on any campus. For further information, go to www.pstcc.edu/departments/business_finance/cashier or call 694-6605.

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Tips for Success:

  • Buy books. They're available at any of the campus bookstores. (Visit www.pstcc.bkstr.com. Hours are posted at each bookstore.)
  • Attend Class. Class attendance on the first day is critical.
  • Get answers. 
    • Student ID: Stop by the Library Circulation Desk in the Educational Resources Center of any campus two weeks after the first day of class.
    • Students with disabilities: Call Services for Students With Disabilities, (865) 694-6751 (Voice/TDD).
    • International students: Call the International Admissions Coordinator, (865) 539-7007.
    • Other questions? Call Admissions and Enrollment Services, (865) 694-6400, or visit the www.pstcc.edu.

Contact Information:

For more information about Pellissippi State’s programs and services, please stop by, call or contact us online:

Admissions and Records Hours (EST)
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Address:
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
PHONE: (865) 539-7155
FAX: (865) 539-7217

Information Center Hours (EST)
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday


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