February 18, 2021

Dear Chattanooga State Family,
Due to the decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in our community, we are shifting to Phase 3 on February 22. While we are making this shift, I would like to remind us all of a couple of things. Please continue to take the health questionnaire every day that you visit campus. Thank you for continuing to protect your community by wearing your masks on campus, maintaining social distance, and washing your hands. 

ChattState Shifts to Phase 3 on February 22
Congratulations to Rudie Frye
Win 1 of 10 $150 ChattState Bookstore Gift Cards
Important Financial Aid Deadlines
Student Resources
Student Life Events & Activities
College Exit Exam 

We are resilient. We are innovative. We are united. We are ChattState.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President

ChattState Shifts to Phase 3 on February 22

As the number of active COVID-19 cases continues to decline in our community, ChattState will shift to the Phase 3 level of operation beginning Monday, February 22. The campus is now open to the public; appointments are strongly recommended. All students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors are expected to continue to follow safety protocols: social distancing, face masks, and the daily health questionnaire. How does this affect you? 

  • Students: hybrid, online, virtual instructional delivery continue. 
  • Current/Prospective Students: Academic affairs and Student Affairs offices are open—appointments are strongly suggested. 
  • Economic and Workforce Development Classes: will continue to run as scheduled. 
  • Faculty/Staff: Virtual/online meetings recommended. In-person meetings are permitted following safety protocols. If you are able to work from home, please do so. 
  • General Public: campus open to public with appointments recommended; walk-ins permitted. Must complete visitors’ COVID 19 health questionnaire. 

Congratulations to Rudie Frye

We are very excited to announce the 2020-2021 Tennessee Post-Secondary SkillsUSA President is our very own Rudie Frye. He is an Industrial Electricity student at TCAT Chattanooga and a great ambassador for our college. His SkillsUSA advisor is Mr. Jon Morrison. 

Win 1 of 10 $150 ChattState Bookstore Gift Cards

Our Student Media Preferences survey is now live. The password is 600920. Current students will have an opportunity to win 1 of 10 $150 gift certificates to the ChattState Bookstore. Be sure to take this survey and tell us about your communication preferences. 

Important Financial Aid Deadlines

  • Tennessee Promise 2020-21 FAFSA filing deadline extended from February 1, 2021 to March 1, 2021 
  • Tennessee Reconnect Grant Program 2020-21 FAFSA filing deadline for the extended from February 1, 2021, to May 15, 2021.  
  • Dual Enrollment Grant application deadline for the Spring 2021 term extended from February 1, 2021, to May 15, 2021.  
  • Dual Enrollment Grant application deadline for the Spring 2021 term at Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) from March 1, 2021 to May 15, 2021. 

Student Resources

  • Tutoring: Virtual tutoring services are available to you. 
  • Emergency Aid: The Student Support Center is available to assist students struggling to meet their basic needs. Please use the Wellness Check on TigerWeb to let us know if you need assistance. 
  • Technology Support: Devices (laptops, hotspots, etc.) are available through the College. To request a device, complete the technology request form. 
  • Support Services: Chattanooga State is dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Visit the virtual Student Support Center to learn more about the many services offered. 
  • Academic Resources: Visit the Spring 2021 Update page for a listing of academic resources, including links to the Math Center, Andrews Reading and Writing Center, the Testing Center, Kolwyck Library, and more. 
  • Career Services Center: The Career Services Center is available to provide services online or by phone to Chattanooga State students, alumni, faculty and staff. Services include career counseling & assistance with selecting a major, job search planning, resume writing assistance, interview skills, and more. Visit JOBlink to view job and internship opportunities. To schedule an appointment for any service, please call 423-697-4421 or email careers@chattanoogastate.edu. The Career Services Virtual Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Food: The Tiger Cupboard provides supplemental food and other necessities for students in need. Visit for more information. 

Student Life Events & Activities

All students are welcome to join! Check out your Student Life Calendar of Events. 

College Exit Exam

For students who will complete associate degree requirements in May or summer months of 2021 and who have an intent to graduate form on file with Records, you will receive information about completing the required College Exit Exam via your student email (TigerMail) in mid-March. The exam is online, takes approximately 45 minutes and can be taken at your convenience by May 1, 2021. The results from the College Exit Exam are used for institutional improvement planning as well as an indicator of the learning within the required general education courses.