Records Office Services
Academic Records
Chattanooga State complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For more information refer to the Privacy Rights of Students section in the Chattanooga State catalog .
Alternative College Course Credits
College credit for prior learning may be given to students who demonstrate satisfactory achievement and proficiency. For more information refer to the Alternative Sources of Credit section in the Chattanooga State catalog and meet with an academic advisor, dean or department head. Military, tech prep, credit by exam, and credit for life experience are just a few of the alternative sources.
Request for Change of Record
Please review your records regularly. Name, address, major, or other demographic data changes should be made in writing. Complete the Change of Status form available for download or in person from the Records Office (S-122). Name and ID changes require proper, legal documentation. Address changes impacting residency classification require documentation as well. The documentation must be presented at the same time as the requested change. Changes of major become effective the next available term unless submitted before the census date of the currently enrolled term.
Note: If mail is returned indicating an insufficient address, a registration hold is placed on the student's records pending receipt of an official change of status form and/or supporting documentation.
Enrollment Verifications
Chattanooga State participates in the National Student Clearinghouse. Enrollment certification and deferment requests are submitted to the Clearinghouse once each month throughout the semester. Students may refer an organization needing enrollment verification to the National Student Clearinghouse at www.studentclearinghouse.org or The National Student Clearinghouse, 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite,300, Herndon, VA 20171.
Students may request additional enrollment verification in writing. The written request may be mailed, faxed or otherwise delivered to the Admissions & Records Office, Room S122 on the Amnicola campus. Official verifications are processed beginning the 15th calendar day of each semester. Print Information Request Form (pdf format).
Graduation Requirements
- Credit/IT
- Catalog Applicability
- Must file intent/application by October 31 in order to be eligible to participate in spring commencement more information...
For more information refer to the Graduation section in the Chattanooga State Catalog .