Advising

Welcome! Your Academic Advisor will help you plan out your classes to reach your academic goals. We are here to guide you throughout your experience at ChattState and help you access the resources you need to be successful. Meet with your Academic Advisor every semester before registering for classes or making any changes to your current schedule. Virtual and in-person appointments are available. We are located on the second floor of the Student Center, S-226.

Find Your Academic Advisor

  1. Login to Tiger Web. Click on the Tiger Tracks tile. Look for your advisor's name on your worksheet.
  2. If no advisor is listed, please email advising@chattanoogastate.edu for assistance.

 

Contact Your Academic Advisor

Full Time Advisors 

Full Time Advisors offer links to schedule advising sessions with them.


Faculty Advisors

Faculty Advisors do not offer links to schedule advising sessions with them. Students wishing to meet with Faculty Advisors must simply email them directly.


Transient & Non-Degree Seeking Students

For Transient students who need advising assistance, please make a virtual or in-person appointment with either Kendra Veal or Rhonda McWhorter. (Their info is in the list of Advisors below.)


TCAT Students

TCAT students are not assigned to an Academic Advisor. For assistance with registration, please contact TCAT Student Services at 423-697-4433 or tcatss@chattanoogastate.edu

 

Anna Kent

 

Business & Industry Advisors

 

Advisor

Email Address

Phone

Office

Lindsey Morgan
Schedule an Appointment
 
lindsey.morgan@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2679 S 226M
Cassandra Cooksey
Schedule an Appointment
 
cassandra.cooksey@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2461 S 226 J
Janlyn Underwood
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janlyn.underwood@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-3159 S 226A
Michael Largent michael.largent@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4764 OMN B109

 

Engineering & IT Advisors

 

Advisor

Email Address

Phone

Office

Tiffany Scruggs
Schedule an Appointment
 
tiffany.scruggs@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2496 S 226G
Trevor Hill
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trevor.hill@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-5541 S 226N
Marc Holcomb
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marc.holcomb@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-5519 S 226D
Tracie Clifford tracie.clifford@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-5725 MCC 141
Lyn Potter lyn.potter@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-3121 MCC 147

 

Humanities & Fine Arts Advisors

 

Advisor

Email Address

Phone

Office

Kendra Veal
Schedule an Appointment
 
kendra.veal@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4747 S 226K

 

Math & Sciences Advisors

 

Advisor

Email Address

Phone

Office

Rhonda McWhorter
Schedule an Appointment
rhonda.mcwhorter@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2489 S 226L

 

Nursing & Allied Health Advisors

 

Advisor

Email Address

Phone

Office

Michael Rhea
Schedule an Appointment
 
michael.rhea@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2605 S 226I
Brandon Hines
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brandon.hines@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4413 S 226E
Demetria Smith
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demetria.smith@chattanoogastate.edu 423-493-8725 S 226P
Jade Pierce
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jade.pierce@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4714 S 226R
Jason DeSain
Schedule an Appointment
 
jason.desain@chattanoogastate.edu   S 226B

 

Social & Behavioral Science Advisors

 

Advisor

Email Address

Phone

Office

Kyle Summers
Schedule an Appointment
 
kyle.summers@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4722 S 226Q
Stracee Jones-Coleman
Schedule an Appointment
 
stracee.jones@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2409 S 226O
Taylor Chisenall
Schedule an Appointment
 
taylor.chisenall@chattanoogastate.edu  423-697-2478 S 226C
Tania Henson-Brooks
Schedule an Appointment
 
tania.henson@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4703 BRANCH CF72
Christine Conn
Schedule an Appointment
 
christine.couch@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-2647 BRANCH C10
Rebecca Aslinger
Schedule an Appointment
 
rebecca.aslinger@chattanoogastate.edu 423-697-4774 BRANCH CF70

 

 

Advising FAQs

Who is my advisor and where can I find him/her?

Your advisor's name is posted on your TigerWeb account. Using the instructions on the login screen, log into your account and your advisor's name will be listed in the center of your home page. Then go to "People Finder" which is located in the bottom right corner of your TigerWeb home page under Quick Links.

Do I have to see my assigned advisor?

Students are assigned to advisors based on their major and where they are in their degree program. For the best possible career and course information, you need to see your assigned advisor. If you change your major, you will be assigned a new advisor from your new division.

Do I need to bring anything with me when I meet with my advisor?

Yes. You need to bring all documents, such as an Educational or Academic Plan if you already have one and any other related documents that you may have received in a prior session. We recommend that you keep all of your advising materials together in one folder, along with a sheet of paper to write down questions as they come to mind. If you are a new or transfer student, please bring copies of your college transcripts.

What is the difference between an AA, AS and an AAS degree?

The Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees are designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in a specialized area.

What Chattanooga State classes will transfer to four-year colleges/universities in Tennessee?

On the Advising web page, there is a transfer equivalency table that will tell you course for course what classes transfer to many state colleges and universities. For institutions not listed on this table, you will need to check the catalog of the intended transfer school and consult with an advisor at that school. Be sure to discuss your transfer plans with your assigned advisor.

How many credit hours are considered fulltime?

Twelve (12) credit hours are considered fulltime. Keep in mind, college students should spend 2 to 3 hours per week outside of class (reading, studying, writing, and preparing) for every hour they are in class. That means, a student carrying 12 credit hours can expect to spend 24 to 36 hours of studying outside of class plus the 12 hours they are in class - that's why it is called "fulltime!"

What is an Educational Plan or Academic Plan?

The educational or academic plan is completed with your advisor and outlines the courses you will need to take in future semesters in order to graduate. To make changes to your plan, contact your advisor directly.

I have questions about my major/career. Who do I need to see?

Your assigned advisor will help you with questions about your major. The Career Services and Counseling provides weekly career information sessions, and offers inventories and counseling services to help you decide on a career.

Can I double major?

A double major at Chattanooga State is only available in AAS degree programs. All requirements for each major must be met. The second major must include at least 20 hours not applied to the first major.

What can I do if I am having academic problems in class?

The first line of contact should be with the instructor; instructor and advisor before dropping a class. It is also advisable to check with Financial Aid and determine how dropping a class might affect your aid. If a decision is made to proceed with the drop, students can drop college level courses in their TigerWeb account.

Where do I go to drop my class?

Students should talk with their instructor and advisor before dropping a class. It is also advisable to check with Financial Aid and determine how dropping a class might affect your aid. If a decision is made to proceed with the drop, students can drop the course in their TigerWeb account.

Do I need to reapply for admission if I have previously attended classes at Chattanooga State?

A student previously enrolled at Chattanooga State who did not attend the immediate preceding term (summer excluded) must submit an application for readmission to the Enrollment Services Office. This can be completed online, in person, or by mail.

How is the grade point average (GPA) calculated?

Based on the 4.0 Scale

  • A = 4 quality points
  • B = 3 quality points
  • C = 2 quality points
  • D = 1 quality point
  • F = 0 quality points

Example of Calculating Your "Quality Points"

  • A(4) x 3 credit hours = 12 quality points
  • A(4) x 4 credit hours = 16 quality points
  • B(3) x 2 credit hours = 6 quality points
  • C(2) x 3 credit hours = 6 quality points

40 quality points divided by 12 credit hours = 3.33 GPA

You can use our GPA calculator as well.

 

Where do I get information for my distance education classes?

Questions about specific Online classes should be directed to the department of the class.

For information about the Online Learning Management system and any problems you may be having with it, visit the Library/IMC Room 206 during normal business hours, or call the on-campus office phone 1-423-697-2592 or 1-800-207-8202, or email eLearnHelp@chattanoogastate.edu outside of eLearn after normal business hours.