How do I
request my transcript?
How do I change my
name?
How do
I pay fees?
How do I change
my address?
How do I find my
academic advisor?
How do I
register or drop/add a class?
How do I get my classes back
if they have been expunged?
How do I know if I
am on hold?
How do I
know if I am dropping or withdrawing from a course?
How do I
register to audit a class?
How do I
find open sections of a course?
How do I
view my schedule?
How do I find my
grades?
How do I
change my major?
How do I
know what academic programs are offered?
How do I
apply for a degree?
How do I
apply for a certificate?
How do I
find out what courses will transfer to Pellissippi State?
How do I calculate
my Grade Point Average?
How do I
get a letter stating proof of enrollment?
How
do I find out what class will remove my high school (A89)
deficiencies?
How do I
apply for Academic Fresh Start?
Q. How do I request my transcript?
A. The process for requesting transcripts has changed! New instructions are below:
If it is near the end of the term and you would like your transcript held until all grades are final, select “hold until final grades.” If you are graduating and would like your transcript held until your degree has been posted, select “hold until final degree posted.”
Review your request for accuracy. Select “update transcript request” if changes are necessary.
A message saying; “The following requests have been submitted for processing” should appear when the process is complete.
Enrolled Students. Updated transcripts will be available one week following the exam period.
Current Graduates. Updated transcripts containing the graduation date will be available six weeks following the exam period of your graduating term.
A. Name changes must be made in writing to the Admissions & Records Office with appropriate
documentation i.e., a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order.
Note: If you would like to use your maiden name as your middle name, you must make that request. Send specific information of how your name has been changed.
Social security card or driver's license are not sufficient proof of name change.
Q. How do I change my address?
A. You may submit a Change in Personal Data form to the Admissions & Records Office. You can also update your local address by logging into student services from your P.S. . . .Web account.
For
instructions on how to login.
Q. How do I find my academic advisor?
A. All degree seeking students are assigned an academic advisor at the completion of thier first semester. If you change majors, you will have an academic advisor reassigned the following semester, just before Priority Registration. You may check P.S. . . .Web under " registration status " or check with the Admissions & Records Office to verify your academic advisor's name.
For
instructions on how to login.
Q. How do I register for or drop/add classes?
A.
| New Students | Returning Students |
|---|---|
| Instructions for Admissions
Instructions for Registration |
Instructions for Registration |
For
instructions on how to login.
Final Registration is held just prior to the start of classes each semester. Academic advisors are available to
assist you with course selection and scheduling. For exact dates please refer to the current Schedule of
Classes or Academic Calendar on
P. S. . .Web. You are
encouraged to see your academic advisor EVERY semester.
All students have access to drop/add college level courses through your P.S. . . .Web account. You may also drop/add courses at the Admissions & Records
Office at any campus. For specific drop/add dates refer to the current Schedule of Classes or the Academic Calendar on P.S. . . .Web.
Beginning the first day of classes, you must meet with a student development counselor for approval to drop/add a Developmental Studies course.
You may add fast track courses until the day the course begins, but be aware that Fast Track courses have various drop/add deadlines. All important dates
are posted in the Schedule of Classes or the Academic Calendar on P.S. . .Web.
Caution: Refunds and Financial Aid may be affected when dropping courses. You are encouraged to check with the Business Office and
Financial Aid Office prior to changing hours in your schedule.
Q. How do I get my classes back if they have been expunged?
A. Throughout the Priority and Final Registration periods the Business Office will drop any
student schedules when fees are not paid by the preset published deadline. Pellissippi State does not bill as a
cost saving measure. When you sign up for classes check to see when your fees will be due.
Dates will vary depending on when you registered for classes.
If the Business Office drops your schedule for non-payment (an expunge), you will need to contact the
Admissions & Records Office to see if your classes can be reinstated. If the classes are still open, your schedule will be reinstated.
If classes have reached maximum enrollment, then you will need to rework your schedule and register for other open sections.
If your classes are reinstated then you will responsible for paying your fees by the next designated payment deadline.
Fee payment deadlines are listed each semester online, in the schedule of classes, and the college handbook.
Q. How do I know if I am dropping or withdrawing from a course?
A. The only difference is when the request is submitted.
Drop. Courses dropped during the first week of classes, otherwise known as the 'add' period, will be deleted from your schedule. These courses will not appear on your official transcript. Courses dropped after the first week of classes will receive a Withdrawal "W" grade. Withdrawal grades are posted on the official transcript; however, it is not calculated into the grade point average (GPA).Students dropping/withdrawing from Developmental Studies courses must visit the Student Development Center for advisor approval prior to dropping the courses.
Withdraw. A withdrawal from the college involves dropping all classes for the current semester. A withdrawal may be processed through the P.S. . . .Web if there are no Developmental Studies courses involved.
LATE WITHDRAWAL: In extenuating circumstances, students may be able to withdraw from classes after the withdrawal deadline. A petition form is required and must be accompanied by appropriate documentation. The form can be obtained in the Student Assistance Center or by clicking on the following link:
Petition for Late Withdrawal Form. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes or the College Catalog & Handbook for specific dates regarding dropping and withdrawing courses.
Q. How do I register to audit a class?
A. To register for or drop from an audited course, you must fill out the appropriate paperwork in person at any Admissions & Records Office location. There is no way to select a class for audit via the PS. . .Web.
When you audit a course, you are expected to attend classes, you are not required to complete assignments or take exams. You do not receive a grade for audited courses and do not receive college credit for course work. Audits do not replace grades previously issued. Changes to or from audit must be made per the indicated deadlines in the Academic Calendar. There is no change in tuition fees for audited classes.
Q. How do I know if I am on hold?
Q. How do I find open sections of a course?
A. You can check course availability on P.S. . . .Web.
To Check Available Course Sections
(See Course Sections Search)
A. You may view your current class schedule by logging into your P.S. . . .Web account and selecting "Registration and Schedule" at the first menu, then "Detailed Schedule ."
A. You may view grade information online via your P.S. . .Web account at any time. If a printed copy of your grades is needed, you may (1) pick up a copy in person at the Admissions & Records Office (photo identification required) or (2) request a transcript online.
NOTE: The option to request a grade mailer is not available on P. S. . . .Web until the week of finals each semester.
A. Change of Major forms are located at the Admissions & Records Offices at all campuses. If the form is received after Priority Registration, a new academic advisor will be assigned prior to the next Priority Registration period if needed.
Q. How do I know what academic programs are offered?
A.
| University Parallel | Program Specific Articulation Agreements | Career Technical | Certificates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science (AS)/Associate of Arts (AA) | See Program Sheet | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Technical Certificate Programs |
Note: If you decide to add a certificate program or a second degree to your current degree status you must submit a Change of a Major form to the Admissions & Records Office and list which is your first and second major option.
Q. How do I apply for a degree?
A. Intent to Graduate Instructions
Q. How do I apply for a certificate?
A. Certificate Application Instructions
Q. How do I find out what courses will transfer to Pellissippi State Technical Community College?
A. Awarding of transfer credits from other regionally accredited institutions can be determined by using the Equivalency Tables available on P.S. . . .Web.
To View Course Equivalency Tables
Transfer Student Admission Guidelines
Search any college catalog for course descriptions online at College Source Online: http://www.collegesource.org/
Q. How do I apply for Academic Fresh Start?
A. Criteria for Academic Fresh Start
An application for Academic Fresh Start is available in the PDF printable format: Fresh Start Application
Q. How do I calculate my grade point average?
A. Grading System. Letter grades are used to indicate your quality of work achieved, knowledge of the subject, ability to apply this knowledge, and work habits and practices.
See Grading System Chart below.
| Grading System Chart
Pellissippi State Technical Community College operates on a 4.0 grade scale |
||
|---|---|---|
| Grades | Definitions | Quality Points |
| A | - | 4 |
| B+ | - | 3.5 |
| B | - | 3 |
| C+ | - | 2.5 |
| C | - | 2 |
| D | - | 1 |
| F | Failure | * |
| W | Withdrawal | * |
| W | Withdrew Without Penalty
(Discontinued Spring 2001) |
* |
| I | Incomplete | * |
| E | Extension | * |
| AU | Audit | * |
| X | Extension
(Discontinued Spring 2001) |
* |
| P | Pass | * |
| NP | No Pass | * |
| * Not counted in GPA Calculation | ||
GPA Calculations. The scholastic standing is expressed in terms of a grade point average (GPA). Your GPA is determined by dividing the total number of quality points you achieved by the total number of credit hours you attempted.
Refer to the table below for GPA calculation directions or click on the link below to access a GPA calculator.
Tabulation Table
| Course Taken | Grade Earned | Quality Point Equivalent
(See Grading System Chart above.) |
(Multiply) | Credit Hours | (Equals) | Quality Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL1010 | A | 4 | X | 3 | = | 12 |
| BIOL1110 | B+ | 3.5 | X | 4 | = | 14 |
| MATH1530 | B | 3 | X | 3 | = | 9 | 10 | 35 |
The tabulation would proceed as follows:
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Q. How do I get a letter stating proof of enrollment?
A. Pellissippi State Technical Community College has acquired the services of the National Student Clearinghouse to provide for immediate confirmation of enrollment dates, degrees, and other graduation information. Verifications are available through your PS. . .Web student services account. The link can be found in the student records menu. Final verifications for current semester are available fifteen days after the start date of classes. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Admissions & Records Office at 865-694-6561 or 865-694-6568.