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Make an appointment with your adviser

before registering.

Priority Registration for Summer/Fall 2011 is

April 4-15, 2011.

Bills are not mailed. Access myTSU to view

account balances.

The University communicates with students via

myTSU—please check your account regularly.

Registrar’s Office www.tnstate.edu/records

records@tnstate.edu

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Table of Contents

ADMISSION OR READMISSION ............................................................................................................... 6

ACADEMIC ADVISING .............................................................................................................................. 6

COURSE SELECTION ................................................................................................................................. 6

PAY FEES/CONFIRM ENROLLMENT ......................................................................................................... 6

CLASSROM BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................... 7

ACADEMIC DEANS/DEPARTMENT HEADS AND DIRECTORS .................................................................... 8

AUDITING ............................................................................................................................................. 10

CHANGE OF MAJORS ............................................................................................................................ 10

CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS ........................................................................................................... 10

CLASS ATTENDANCE.............................................................................................................................. 10

CLASS CANCELLATION ........................................................................................................................... 10

CLASS CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER ............................................................................................. 10

CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS ............................................................................................ 10

COMPASS/ACT/SAT COURSE PLACEMENT ............................................................................................ 11

COURSE LOADS ..................................................................................................................................... 11

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. 11

COURSE PREREQUISITES AND RESTRICTIONS........................................................................................ 11

COURSE/SUBJECT ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................................................... 12

COURSE/UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWALS .................................................................................................. 12

DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 12

DISTANCE EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................... 12

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS ..................................................................................................... 12

GRADES AND ACADEMIC STANDING..................................................................................................... 12

HEPATITIS B AND MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS INFORMATION ........................................................ 13

HIGH SCHOOL DEFICIENCIES ................................................................................................................. 13

HOLDS ................................................................................................................................................... 13

ID CARD ................................................................................................................................................ 14

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................... 14

MAJORS ................................................................................................................................................ 14

NOTICE OF ENTITLEMENT TO VETERANS’ EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS ...................................................... 14

PARKING ............................................................................................................................................... 14

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY DRUG/ALCOHOL-FREE INITIATIVE ....................................................... 15

RESOLVING REGISTRATION ERRORS ..................................................................................................... 15

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FALL 2011 DEADLINES FALL 2010 PRIORITY REGISTRATION APRIL 4 - APRIL 16

FEE PAYMENT/CONFIRMATION FOR FALL 2011 BEGINS JULY 25

IF YOU DO NOT CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION BY THE PAYMENT DEADLINE, YOUR COURSES WILL BE DELETED EVEN IF YOU HAVE A ZERO (0) OR CREDIT

BALANCE. For confirmation, fee payment instructions, and information regarding tuition at:

www.tnstate edu/bursar

Adding, Dropping, Withdrawing, Fee Adjustment

The University communicates with students via the system, myTSU. Students should check their myTSU accounts regularly. All students must use myTSU to register for

courses

By accessing http://www.tnstate.edu/mytsu you may register for courses, view your account balance, pay fees and confirm registration, and access many more university services.

Fall 2011 Registration Schedule Registration Periods Fee Payment/Confirmation Deadlines

April 5-August 19 August 19, 4:30 p.m. via myTSU Priority Registration (students registered April 5 Aug 19)

August 21-26 August 26, 4:30 p.m. via myTSU Regular Registration (students registered Aug 21 Aug 26)

August 27-September 2 September 2, 4:30 p.m. via myTSU Late Registration, Drop/Add (students registered Aug 28-Sept 2)

A $100 late registration fee is charged for anyone who registers on or after August 27. If you

do not pay fees and confirm registration by the Fee Payment/Confirmation Deadlines your courses will be deleted.

Adding, Dropping, Withdrawing, Fee Adjustment

Tuition for undergraduate and graduate-level students is charged at different per-credit-hour rates. Developmental Studies courses are charged at reduced (Community College) rates. Tuition will not be evenly exchanged for dropping and adding courses with different tuition rates Once the semester

begins, tuition exchanges are only allowed for courses with equal credit hours dropped and added on the same day. Visit www.tnstate.edu/bursar for more information.

Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) courses are charged at a different per-hour rate and are

charged separately from Tennessee State University courses. RODP courses will not be evenly exchanged with TSU courses when dropping and adding even in the same day.

August 27

August 28

September 2

September 5

September 9

September 23

October 17-18

November 11

November 24-27

December 8

December 9-15

December 17

December 20

Classes Begin; $100 late fee

Last day for 100% fee adjustment

Last day to change from Credit to Audit and vice versa

Labor Day (No Classes)

Last day for 75% fee adjustment

Last day for 25% adjustment

Fall Break

Last day to withdraw from courses or University with grade of 'W"

Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)

Last day of classes

Final examinations as posted via myTSU and TSU web pages

Fall Commencement

Faculty Grades Due

* DATES IN THIS SCHEDULE SUPERSEDE ANY PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED DATE

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Retention Standards and Academic

Probation

Retention Standards and Academic Probation requirements

as outlined in the table below will be used in determining students’ Academic

Standing at the University.

At the end of the Fall 2010 academic semester, academic status will be based

on the quality hours attempted and the required cumulative GPA described in

the appropriate category listed in the above table.

The current practices listed below will continue:

Students' academic standing will be printed on their academic transcripts and

grade reports at the end of each semester.

One of four academic standing categories will be recorded, Good Standing,

Probation, Suspension, or Readmitted on Probation/Suspension Appeal.

Categories Quality Hours Attempted Required Cumulative GPA

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0-15 hours attempted Not less than 1.5 cumulative GPA

Two

16-30 hours attempted Not less than 1.7 cumulative GPA

Three

31-45 hours attempted Not less than 1.8 cumulative GPA

Four

46-59 hours attempted Not less than 1.9 cumulative GPA

Five

60 and above hours attempted Not less than 2.0 cumulative GPA

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Former Students who were not enrolled during the previous semester must complete an application for readmission. All New Students including part-time

students must complete their admission credentials and be accepted for admission. The following websites will give you more detailed information on admission requirements, application deadlines, and contact information for admissions staff:

Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions

Academic Advisement is offered to each student at Tennessee State University. Advisement is required for all new freshman

and new transfer students before registration. Students must contact the department of their major for advisement. However, students who have not declared a major,

those enrolled in two (2) or more basic/developmental courses, transient students, and ―special‖ students receive advisement through the Advisement Center, located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC).

Class listings on the Web are accurate as of the time you view them. Click on the

Banner Services tab in myTSU and select the Student tab, Registration menu. Click on Look Up Classes and select the desired term. Select at least one subject to search for course sections. If you

know the course number, you may enter it in the ―Course Number‖ field (e.g., 1010). To select all subjects, select the first subject, hold down the shift key, and select last subject—all subjects will be selected. Select an attribute to search across all subject areas, then select Class Search. For best results, leave remaining fields at their default settings and click Class Search. You may register for a displayed

class by placing a checkmark in the box to the left of the class, scrolling to the bottom of the screen, and clicking Register. If a class requires a corequisite (e.g. BIOL 1110 and 1111), click on the Display Corequisites link at the bottom of the

Look Up Classes or Add or Drop page. The labs or other corequisites are listed immediately below the lecture/class to which they correspond. Write down the CRN for both the lecture and lab section. Go back to the Add or Drop page and enter both CRNs at the same time to register. If you do not enter both at the same time, yow will receive a Corequisite Error message. If you are not a student yet, you may view available courses by clicking here.

Bursar's Office Website

Students must pay fees and confirm enrollment in order to secure courses for which they have registered. Access myTSU and follow the instructions listed here in order to pay fees and confirm enrollment. The Bursar’s Office website publishes important and updated information concerning tuition, fees, payment, and confirmation. Please be sure to check the

site regularly.

Admission or Readmission

Pay Fees/Confirm Enrollment

Academic Advising

Course Selection

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COURSE SUBJECT ABBREVIATIONS ACCT Accounting AREN Architectural Engineering AERO Aerospace Studies AFAS Africana Studies AGSC Agricultural Sciences HLSC Allied Health Professions AITT Aeronautical & Industrial Tech ANTH Anthropology

ART Art ASOR Arts & Science Orientation BISE Business Info Systems Education BISI Business Information System BIOL Biological Sciences BLAW Business Law CRCS Cardiorespiratory Care

CVEN Civil Engineering CHEM Chemistry CRMJ Criminal Justice COMP Computer Science DHYG Dental Hygiene DIGN Design DSPM Foundations of Mathematics DSPR Reading (Developmental Studies) DSPW Basic English Skills ECON Economics ECCD Early Childhood Development EDAD Administration & Supervison EDCI Curriculum and Instruction EDRD Reading EDSE Special Education EECE Electrical Engineering ENGL English ENGR Engineering FINA Finance

FREN French GEOG Geography GERM German HCAP Healthcare Administration HEA Health HIMA Health Information Mgt

HIST History HPSS Health, Phy Ed & Recreation COMM Journalism MATH Mathematics MEEN Mechanical Engineering MFLA Modern Foreign Language MGMT Management MKTG Marketing MSVU Military Science (Vanderbilt) MEDT Medical Technology MUSC Music

NUFS Nutrition NURS Nursing AEAO Orientation Undecided Majors OCCT Occupational Therapy

PADM Public Administration HPSS Physical Education PHIL Philosophy PHYS Physics POLI Political Science PSYC Psychology PHTH Physical Therapy REUD Real Estate RELS ReLIGIOUS Studies COMM Radio & TV Communication SAHE Agricultural Orientation SOCI Sociology SPCH Speech

SPAN Spanish SPTH Speech Path Audiology STAT Statistics SOWK Social Work THTR Theater CLASSROM BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS AGR W.W. Lawson Agriculture Bldg AWC Avon Williams Campus CHM Chemistry Building CLH Frank G. Clement Hall ED R.E. Clay Education Building ET Andrew P. Torrence Engineering GRD Hubert B. Crouch Hall HEN Home Economics & Nursing Bldg HH Harned Hall (Biology Bldg) HUM Humanities Building IND Industrial Arts Building

KH Kean Hall LRC Learning Resource Center MH Jim Nance McCord Building MUS Marie Brooks Strange Music Bldg LB Library PEC Gentry Complex

PMB Alger Boswell Physics and Math Bldg

SB Lewis R. Holland College of Business

WB Jane E. Elliott Hall/Women’s Bldg PASB Performing Arts Bldg

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ACADEMIC DEANS/DEPARTMENT HEADS AND DIRECTORS (*denotes interim)

SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENT DEAN/DEPARTMENT HEAD LOCATION PHONE

Agriculture & Consumer Science Dr. Chandra Reddy Lawson Hall 7561 (5863

Agricultural Sciences Dr. Constantine Fenderson Carp 211-B 5431 (5435)

Family and Consumer Sciences Dr. Gearldean Johnson Humphries Complex 121

5601 (5617)

College of Health Science Dr. Rosemary Theriot* Clement Hall 163 5924 (5927)

Associate Dean Dr. Ronald Barredo Clement Hall 162 (5932

Cardio-Respiratory Care Science Dr. Thomas John Ind Arts 310 7431 (7420)

Dental Hygiene Dr. Marian Patton Clement Hall 219 5801 (5546)

Healthcare Administration Dr. Revlon Briggs* AWC Suite D-400 2151 (2157)

Health Information Management Mrs. Elizabeth Kunnu Ind Arts 315B 7441 (7430)

Medical Technology Mrs. Theola Copeland Ind Arts 206 5001 (5062)

Occupational Therapy Dr. Larry Snyder Clement Hall 356 5891 (5950)

Physical Therapy Dr. Ronald Barredo* Clement Hall 162 5881 (5944)

Speech Path and Audiology Dr. Tina Smith* AWC Suite A 7081 (7057)

College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Gloria Johnson* Grad Bldg 112 5971 (7518)

Associate Dean Dr. Oscar Miller* WB 212I 7516 (2164)

Africana Studies Dr. Yefru Wosene* WB 301 5561 (7462)

Art Mr. Carlyle Johnson WB112 5921 (1577)

Biological Sciences Dr. Terrance Johnson MH 110 5750 (5748)

Chemistry Dr. Cosmas Okoro* PMB 5321 (5344)

Communications Dr. Terry Likes PAC 105 5741 (5804)

Criminal Justice Dr. Deborah Burris-Kitchen Crouch 308 5571 (5588)

Lang, Lit & Philosophy Dr. Warren Westcott Hum 104 5641 (5715)

Hist, Geog & Political Science Dr. Erik Schmeller* Crouch 210B 5471 (5516)

Music Dr. Robert Elliott Mus Bldg 104 5341 (5347)

Phyics and Math Dr. Sandra Scheick Phys Math Bldg 305

5811 (5865

Sociology Dr. Maghoub Mahmoud* WB 212F 5549 (5559)

Social Work Ms. Vicki Williams WB 310 7461 (7668)

College of Business Dr. Tilden Curry AWC K426 7121 (7124)

Associate Dean Dr. Millicent Lownes AWC H404 5145 (7127)

Business Admin Dr. Festus Olorunniwo AWC K432 7123 (7346)

Accounting & Law Dr. Eva Jermakowicz AWC K422 7162 (7170)

Economics & Finance Dr. Soumendra Ghosh AWC K417 7145 (7163)

Business Info System Dr. James Ellzy AWC K413 7088 (7142)

College of Education Dr. Peter Millet Clay Bldg 118 5451 (5446)

Associate Dean Dr. Christon Arthur ED 5109 (2193)

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Educational Administration Dr. Carole de Casal Clay Bldg 103 5450 (2299)

Human Perf. & Sport Sciences Dr. Catana Starks Gentry Center 321

7798 (2172)

Psychology Dr. Linda Guthrie Clay Bldg 5141 (2920)

Teaching and Learning Dr. Charles Dickens* Clay Hall 203 5465 (5029)

College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science

Dr. Keith S. Hargrove ET 5401 (5399)

Associate Dean Dr. Mohan Malkani ET 5409 (5400)

Aeronautical & Ind. Technology Dr. William Anneseley ET 5371 (5378)

Architecural Engineering Mr. Hinton Jones* ET 5411 (5415)

Civil Engineering Dr. Farouk Mishu ET 108-1 5424 (5427)

Computer Science Dr. Amir Gamshadzahi* ET 5800 (5874)

Electrical Engineering Dr. Satinderpaul Devgan ET 214-H 5381 (5362)

Mechanical Engineering Dr. Hamid Hamidzadeh ET 136 5391 (5387

School of Nursing Dr. Kathy Martin HEN 110 5253 (5254)

Associate Degree Nursing Dr. Kathy Martin HEN 110 (5251)

BS Degree Nursing Dr. Verla Vaughn* HEN 110 7516 (5251)

MS Degree Nursing Dr. Jane Norman HEN 312 5252 (5261)

Weekend Program Dr. Shirley Bass AWC 7102 (7106)

College of Public Service & Urban Affairs

Dr. Bruce Rogers* 7268 (7248

Academic Enrichment Dr. Monetha Reaves LRC 104 5521 (5563)

Office of Records Mrs. Vickie L. Holmes Floyd-Payne 305 8962 (5136)

AFROTC Col. Karen Uzell-Baggett Kean Hall 106 5931 (5975)

Extended Education Dr. Evelyn Nettles LRC 104 7001 (7004)

Faculty Senate Representative Dr. Jane Asamani LRC 2nd Floor (5573)

Graduate Studies Dr. Alex Sekwat* Holland Hall 200 5901 (2278)

Honors Program Dr. Sandra Holt LRC 5731 (5802)

Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Pamela Burch-Sims WB 102 5661 (7437)

Testing Center Dr. Yancey Padget AWC Suite C 7111 (7114)

University Libraries Dr. Yildiz Binkley Library 5213 (5212)

Academic Affairs Dr. Kathleen McEnerney* McWherter Admin

5301

Business and Finance Ms. Cynthia Brooks McWherter Admin

7411 (7410)

Sponsored Research Dr. Marie Thompson RSP Suite A 7521 (7644)

Student Affairs Dr. Michael Freeman Floyd-Payne 305 5644

Technology & Admin. Service Dr. Dennis Gendron 1878 (5303

University Relations and Development

Mr. Shereitte Stokes III McWherter Admin

7451

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AUDITING

All requests to change from credit to audit or audit to credit must be processed on or before the last day to add a class. Students who wish to audit a course must contact the Records Office at records@tnstate.edu.

Audits may not be used to meet degree requirements, and the audit fee is the same as the credit fee. CHANGE OF MAJORS Change of Major forms may be found at

www.tnstate.edu/records. Students must contact the department of the new major and complete and submit the form. The new department will assign a new adviser to the student, and the student must submit the signed Change of Major form to the Records Office.

CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS Students should immediately update addresses or other information if they move or information changes. To review and correct addresses, phone numbers,

email addresses, and emergency contacts, login to myTSU and select the Banner Services tab, and click the Personal Information tab. Students may only change permanent addresses within the Records Office because the permanent address serves several purposes and must be monitored. For example, residency (in-state or out-of-state) is monitored in conjunction with permanent address. Requests to update the permanent address must be made in the Records Office, Floyd-Payne Campus Center, Suite 305. Name changes are processed in the Records Office. It is the student’s responsibility to inform instructors and/or

advisers of name changes that occur during the semester.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend each class for which they are registered and should not attend classes for which they are not officially registered.

Though some faculty may not check attendance in a conventional manner,

attendance is expected, and absence or nonparticipation is recorded and will have an effect on receipt or repayment of various financial aid and scholarships. CLASS CANCELLATION

The University reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. RODP courses are cancelled or adjusted at the discretion of the Tennessee Board of Regents. It may be necessary for modifications to be made in locations and teachers listed for courses. CLASS CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER To determine if classes are cancelled, students should listen to area radio and television stations and access the University homepage at www.tnstate.edu. CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Tennessee State University’s policy on the Disclosure of Educational Records, a student may grant the University the right to release confidential information such as grades, academic progress reports, class attendance records, financial aid, disciplinary actions, and financial account information, to parent(s)/guardians(s)/spouse by

completing the ―Student Release of Confidential Information Form‖ provided at www.tnstate.edu/records. Tennessee State University may disclose Directory Information without prior written consent unless the student completes and returns to the Records Office the Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information Form. Tennessee State University designates the following items

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as Directory Information: student name, address, telephone listing, institutional electronic mail address, photograph(s),

videotape/digital image(s), date and place of birth, major field of study, classification, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degree(s), honors and academic awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. FERPA does allow the University to disclose certain records, without consent to the following parties or under the following conditions: School officials with legitimate educational interest; Other schools to which a student is transferring; Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;

Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; Accrediting organizations; To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and state and local authorities, within a juvenile justice

system, pursuant to specific state law. Please visit www.tnstate.edu/records for a full explanation of these policies. COMPASS/ACT/SAT COURSE PLACEMENT

Students who are placed into courses based on the COMPASS Test, an academic placement test, or ACT/SAT scores must enroll in and complete the designated courses in sequence. Tennessee Board of Regents policy prohibits students from dropping ACT/COMPASS prescribed courses except under extenuating circumstances and with the approval of the Director of Academic Enrichment. Additional information can be obtained by calling (615) 963-5521 or accessing the

academic Enrichment web page at http://www.tnstate.edu/AEAO.

COURSE LOADS Twelve semester hours constitutes full-time status for undergraduate students for

the Fall and Spring semesters, while full-time for graduate students is 9 hours. Course loads of 18 hours in the Fall and Spring and 12 hours in the Summer are permitted without special approval for undergraduate students in good academic standing. A three-hour overload may be

approved during the Fall and Spring for sophomores, juniors and seniors with cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 and above. A three-hour overload is permitted for graduating seniors (those who are certified by their advisers as

prospective graduates for the current semester—not just senior classification). The maximum course load for any undergraduate student during the Fall and Spring is 21 hours, including courses being taken at TSU and any other

institution. All overloads must be approved prior to the student enrolling in the course. The maximum course load for undergraduate students for summer (at TSU and other institutions) is 15 hours in regular sessions (6 Summer 1, 6 Summer II, 3 Full) combined. The three-hour overload may be approved for sophomores, juniors and seniors with cumulative degree averages of 3.0 and above and for prospective summer graduates. COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Degree level courses are numbered from 1000 to 8999. Undergraduate courses are numbered from 1000 to 4999. Courses, which are primarily master’s level, are 5000 and 6000. Doctoral level courses

are 7000 and 8000. Developmental courses numbered 0700-0899 may not be used for degree purposes. These courses do satisfy requirements for financial aid. COURSE PREREQUISITES AND RESTRICTIONS

Some courses require specific course prerequisites or have other registration controls which require that students have specific majors, classification, candidacy, etc., before registration can occur. Check

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the current catalog for prerequisite or other requirements. If you have met the requirements and still receive a

registration error message, please contact the academic department of the course and/or major adviser. Courses that are considered ―co-requisites‖ require registration for both sections at the same time in the same transaction. COURSE/SUBJECT ABBREVIATIONS

Alphabetic listings of course/subject abbreviations are included on page 7 of this guide. COURSE/UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWALS

All class withdrawals must be processed via myTSU with the following exceptions: Student Athletes must complete and submit a withdrawal form to the Records Office. The form must be signed by the athlete’s adviser. Students withdrawing from developmental studies courses must complete and submit a withdrawal form to the Records Office. The form must be signed by a

developmental studies adviser. Students withdrawing from all courses (University Withdrawal) must report to the Counseling Center, complete the necessary forms, and submit the signed form(s) to the Records Office.

DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES The Office of Disabled Student Services seeks to coordinate university-wide services available to students with current medical/psychological disabilities.

Services range from providing physical accommodations on campus to helping students with learning disabilities succeed in classroom activities. For additional information, contact the Office of Disabled Students at (615) 963-7400. DISTANCE EDUCATION Distance Education at Tennessee State University allows the Institution to extend its resources in the areas of instruction and service to citizens within the state of

Tennessee and to persons around the world. Classes are offered through various technological delivery systems

including video independent study, interactive video instruction, TSU Online, and the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP). All distance education classes are planned and conducted in accordance with the academic requirements and regulations of participating academic colleges and schools. TSU online courses are designated in the course schedule as section 98 and RODP courses are designated in the course schedule as section R50. Students enrolled in a TSU Online or RODP course are required to attend a face-to-face orientation or complete an orientation module online. For additional information, go to myTSU and click the Distance Education tab. FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS For information about applying for federal/state financial aid (including loans, grants, work-study, etc.), deadlines for financial aid applications, financial aid satisfactory academic progress, the federal financial aid return policy, and general financial aid information, visit the

Office of Financial Aid by clicking the link. For scholarship information and criteria for incoming freshmen, currently enrolled students, transfer students, and others, please visit www.tnstate.edu/scholarships.

GRADES AND ACADEMIC STANDING Students may view their grades and academic standing online each semester by selecting the appropriate option on myTSU. Students may also request a

transcript for a complete record of grades. Grades and academic standing for the current term and the two previous terms are displayed. No student may view grades on myTSU until all debts or obligations owed to TSU have been satisfied.

It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of grades and academic standing. Academic standing could be good standing, probation, or suspension. An

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email is sent to the student’s myTSU email account if he/she is placed on probation or suspension, but a student

should always check his/her academic standing via myTSU after each semester. If a student is placed on probation, the student must attain a 2.00 GPA in the next term or increase the cumulative GPA to one of the following retention standards:

0-15 hours attempted

Not less than 1.5 cumulative GPA

16-30 hours attempted

Not less than 1.7 cumulative GPA

31-45 hours attempted

Not less than 1.8 cumulative GPA

46-59 hours attempted

Not less than 1.9 cumulative GPA

60 and above hours attempted

Not less than 2.0 cumulative GPA and

satisfactory completion of all developmental or remedial courses

A student on academic probation who

does not meet either the current term GPA or cumulative GPA listed above during the next term enrolled will be suspended. If a transfer student is admitted on probation or has been previously suspended from another school, then the above standard must be met. Students previously suspended are not eligible for probationary status.

If a student is suspended, any future registration is deleted and the student cannot attend TSU for the length of the suspension. A student can appeal a suspension. Students should also be aware of the difference between a

financial aid suspension due to unsatisfactory progress and an academic suspension based on grades and GPA. A financial aid suspension means the student can still attend TSU; however, the

student will not receive financial aid. An academic suspension means the student cannot attend TSU for the length of the

suspension even if eligible for financial aid. These are two different suspensions, and there are two different appeal processes that are independent of each other. HEPATITIS B AND MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS INFORMATION The state of Tennessee mandates that each public or private postsecondary institution in the state provide information concerning hepatitis B and meningococcal meningitis to all students entering the

institution for the first time. New students must acknowledge they have read this information before they can register for classes. This information and acknowledgment statement are automatically displayed when new students register for classes on myTSU. If students are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the form. Please click this link to access the Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B/Immunization Health History form. HIGH SCHOOL DEFICIENCIES Students admitted to Tennessee State University with high school unit deficiencies will be required to remove these deficiencies by earning credit in one or more of the courses listed at this site. College courses taken to address course deficiencies in high school preparation and to meet minimum university admission requirements may be used concurrently to satisfy certain general education requirements with the exception of foreign language. More detailed information on High School Deficiencies may be found by clicking this link. HOLDS

All holds must be cleared before registration. Holds are placed on student accounts if money is owed to the university, certain advisement is required,

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admissions requirements or testing has not been completed, etc. Access myTSU to determine which department has placed

a hold on your record. Clear the hold(s) and resume registration. Holds will prevent adds and drops. ID CARD

All students, faculty and staff are required to have a TSU issued ID card in their

possession while on campus. Students must obtain an ID card once they have registered for their first semester of classes. The TSU ID card is used as a ―debit card,‖

and all financial aid refunds are deposited into an account assigned to the card. Students may use the card in washer/dryers in the residence halls, and those who have purchased meal plans may use the card in the cafeteria.

Cards are also used to check out materials in the University library. The TSU ID card webpage provides detailed information on card use. The ID Center is located in McCord Hall, Room 20. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The information Technology Help Desk is available when school is in session by phone 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M-F, and accepts walk-in requests from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F.

Experienced personnel are available to assist students with password resets, myTSU login issues, dormitory network problems (e.g. cable television, wireless and non-wireless computer connections,

etc), and computer issues within University Computer Labs. The Help Desk does not assist with non-university related technology issues. The Help Desk is located in McCord Hall, Room 20 and may be contacted by calling

963-7777. MAJORS

Students who have not determined a major upon their matriculation into the

University are assisted in selecting a major program of study by the Advisement Center, located on the first

floor of the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Students who have declared a major upon registering for classes are assisted in matters of advisement and program of study by their major department. NOTICE OF ENTITLEMENT TO VETERANS’ EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Service members, Veterans, and dependents of veterans who are eligible beneficiaries of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits or

other governmentally funded educational assistance, subject to the conditions and guidelines set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated 49-7-104 as amended, may elect, upon formal application, to defer payment of required tuition and fees until the final day of the term for which the deferment has been requested. Application for the deferment must be made no later than 14 days after the beginning of the term, and the amount of the deferment shall not exceed the total

monetary benefits to be received for the term. Students who have been granted deferments are expected to make timely payments on their outstanding tuition and fees balance once education benefits are being delivered, and eligibility for such

deferment shall terminate if the student fails to abide by any applicable rule or regulation, or to act in good faith in making timely payments. This notice is published pursuant to Public Chapter 279, Acts of 2003, effective July 1, 2003.

PARKING

All TSU students and employees are required to register their vehicles and obtain a TSU parking hangtag. You will need a TSU ID to register your vehicle. The cost of one student hangtag is

included in the General Access fee. Students must make sure they are registered for their classes and all holds removed and fees paid. Hangtags should be affixed to the rearview mirror.

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Students applying for handicapped parking must first register with the Office of Disabled Students in Kean Hall/Student

Center Rm. 117. These students must have a copy of their handicapped placard and driver’s license at the time they receive a hangtag. You must register online before you can pick up your hangtag. Hangtags may be picked up at TSU Police Department located at 3510 W. Heiman Street (between Ford Complex Apts. and the New Resident Complex Apts.). Please bring your driver’s license and vehicle registration with you. If you have any questions concerning vehicle registration please contact TSU Police Department at 963-5171.

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY DRUG/ALCOHOL-FREE INITIATIVE

In compliance with the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, it is the policy of Tennessee State University that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, use or abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs on the Tennessee State

University campus, on property owned or controlled by Tennessee State University, or as a part of any activity of Tennessee State University is strictly prohibited. All employees and students are subject to federal, state, and local laws related to

this matter. Additionally, any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary actions as set forth in University policy.

RESOLVING REGISTRATION ERRORS

Registration Add Errors will display below a student’s current schedule. The grid below gives instructions on resolving errors:

Error Message Description Who to Contact to Resolve

Permission of Instructor

This course requires

approval by the department. The departmental representative may grant a SPEA override. Then student may register for the course

Contact the department

offering course to request SPEA override for permission of department.

Level Restriction You are not eligible to register for this course based on your level (undergraduate, graduate). An undergraduate must seek approval from the graduate office to register for a graduate course.

Class Restriction You are not eligible to register for course based on your classification (FR,

SO, JR OR SR)

Repeat Hours Exceeded Course may not be repeated for credit. You have earned the maximum hours credit for this course

Contact Records Office if you have questions (963-5300)

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Time Conflict This course has a time conflict with another course on your schedule.

Choose another course

PREQ and TEST SCORE-ERROR

You do not meet the minimum grade, test score or prerequisites for this course. You may be eligible for a PREQ override

Contact the department offering course or advisor to request PREQ override.

Coreq_xxxxxxxx REQ (xxxx = co-req course that is required

This course is a corequisite with another course. Go to the Course Corequisite Display to view all corequisite courses

You must select both courses and submit both CRNs at the same time

Max Hour

You may not exceed the maximum credit hours allowed for your level. Undergraduate students are limited to 18 hours and graduate students are limited to 12 hours.

Contact your Dean or Department Head of your major for overload permission. If approved the department representative will adjust your registration record so that you may register for an overload.

Closed Section This course has reached maximum enrollment. The section is full – no seats available.

Choose another section of the course

CRN Does Not Exist The five digit Course Reference Number (CRN) you entered is invalid.

Re-enter course reference number (CRN)

DUPL CRSE WITH SECT XXX

You are currently registered in another section (xxx) of this

course

Sect Stat Prohibits Reg The course section is not in active status. The course may be canceled or in the process of being canceled.

Choose another section of the course

Student Status prohibits Registration

The student’s status does not allow registration

Contact Admissions to reenroll. To appeal suspension, contact the Academic Appeals committee at 615-963-7491

Registration for DSP classes will affect financial aid eligibility. Federal regulations limit payment of financial aid to 30

Student attempting to register for more than 30 hours of developmental courses (not prescribed courses).

Contact Financial Aid

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semester units. Please inform the student. Do you wish to continue?

Your financial aid award is based on a certain enrollment status. If you enroll in fewer credits than required for that status you may be ineligible for some or all of the aid for

the term, the enrollment status awarded amount was based upon, your current eligibility for awarded aid

Student will see this in myTSU under a heading ―Term Enrollment and Award Eligibility‖ when they access Add/Drop page

Contact Financial Aid

Repeat Grade Restriction

Student has earned A or B in this course previously. Students cannot repeat a course with a grade of A or B.

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