January 14, 2021

Dear Chattanooga State Family,
I am so happy to reach out to you today as we prepare to start the spring 2021 semester on Tuesday, January 19. I hope you are ready to start the first semester of 2021.
Please take a few minutes to review the information below, where you can access the many services we have to support you. We are really glad you are here, and we want you to succeed.
All of us here at the College are here for your success. So, if you have a question or need help, please reach out. We are here for you.

Registration
Early College/Dual Enrollment Students Registration
TCAT Student Services
Health Screening Questionnaire
Ready Day One! Are you ready for January 19th?
Student IDs
Student Life Events and Activities
Protect Your Community
See Something? Say Something
Quarantine Timeline
Covid Vaccination Eligibility
Tiger Cupboard Update

If you are able to work and learn from home, please do so. If you must come to campus for class, work, or teaching, you may continue to do so. Be sure to complete the COVID-19 questionnaire before coming to campus. 

The COVID-19 virus continues to spread rapidly in our community. Please protect yourself, your loved ones, and our community by wearing a mask when you are on campus or out in public. Please stay home if you feel sick. We want you to be healthy, and we need your help in keeping our campus and community healthy as well. 

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

Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President

Registration

Classes begin Tuesday, January 19.
New students must be registered by January 15 at 4:30PM.
Returning students may drop/add classes until Wed., January 20.
Need help? Chat with Enrollment Services team live via our Virtual Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Early College/Dual Enrollment Students Registration 

Early College/Dual Enrollment students are registered through the Early College Office in partnership with students’ high school counselor. Please reach out to the Early College through the Early College Virtual Office to help with registration. 

TCAT Student Services

Classes began on Wednesday, January 13th.
Students must come to TCAT Student Services to add or drop their program.
Need help or wish to speak with someone? We are on campus in TCAT Student Services located in TCAT 1. You can also communicate with us in our Virtual Office, by emailing us at TCATSS@ChattanoogaState.EDU, OR by calling us at 423-697-4433.

Health Screening Questionnaire

If you need to come to campus, you must complete the required health screening questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed every day and by every individual coming to campus, including multi-passenger vehicles. Every passenger in a vehicle must complete the questionnaire.

Students & Employees 
Visitors

Ready Day One! Are you ready for January 19th?

We have developed resources to help make sure you are prepared for the first day of classes.

Course sites in eLearn will be visible beginning Friday, January 15th so you can find out specifics for how each of your courses will be conducted.

Student Resources: We’re Here to Help

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.

Student IDs

Student Life Department Hours of Operation are Monday and Thursday from 10:00AM - 4:00PM by appointment only via Calendly Appointment Scheduler. We’re currently producing and renewing Spring 2021 IDs. In order for students to receive an ID, they must be able to provide the following

Student A#
A valid Driver’s License or State Identification Card
All fees must be paid or payment arrangements made with the Bursar Office and/or Financial Aid must be distributed to the student’s account.

If you are unable to obtain a student ID during office hours, contact the Director of Student Activities at Dedric.maffett@chattanoogastate.edu.

Student Life Events and Activities

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

Protect Your Community

Students have been very instrumental in decreasing the spread of CIVID 19 on the campus. Please continue to practice the following measures.  

Correct and consistent mask use,
Social distancing,
Hand and cough hygiene,
Self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms
Accurately answering the campus wellness survey

If you have symptoms or test positive for COVID -19, contact Sandy Rutter 423.697.4475

See Something? Say Something

We’re glad you’ve chosen ChattState and we look forward to this coming semester. ChattState is a civil and safe environment that works to protect your rights and freedoms. Check out the student handbook, your roadmap containing the policies, procedures. and information that will guide you as a student while you live and grow in this community of scholars.

Quarantine Timeline

The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention and the Tennessee Department of Health recommend a 14-day quarantine after exposure to a case. Acceptable shorter alternatives include: 1) if you do not have any symptoms, quarantine can end after Day 10 or 2) if you do not have symptoms and if you test negative by PCR or antigen test after Day 5 quarantine can end after Day 7 if you meet these additional criteria.

Covid Vaccination Eligibility

With vaccinations currently rolling out, check Tennessee’s Eligibility site to see which phase you are in and when you will qualify to receive the vaccine.

Tiger Cupboard Update

The Tiger Cupboard will open January 19. If you are in need of food before January 19 check out these community resources.