Early College courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript. Potential students must demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and initiative in addition to being academically prepared for success. Early College is open to any 9th-12th grade student who attends public, private or homeschool. Students must also meet minimum testing and prerequisite requirements as outlined in the Chattanooga State Course Catalog.
It’s easy! You can find the Steps to Early College here. Contact us if you need help or have any questions.
You can reach us by calling 423-697-4427 or emailing us at EarlyCollege@chattanoogastate.edu.
You can check your admissions status online: https://appstatus.chattanoogastate.edu/.
Information about requesting a transcript can be found here: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/student-support/information/transcript-request .
The date changes each semester. For the most up to date information, please check out our academic calendar.
No. If you have not taken the ACT/SAT, we can use the placement test that we offer at Chattanooga State called ACCUPLACER. In some cases, we may be able to use your high school GPA for placement.
The placement test at Chattanooga State is free. Register for the placement test here: https://www2.registerblast.com/Chattanoogastate/Exam/List . Select "Placement" for "Reading, Writing, and Math". Although the test is free to take, you can only take it twice for free. You must wait at least two weeks between the first and second time you take ACCUPLACER. If you are taking the test for a second time to challenge your first scores, be sure to use the study materials provided by the testing center in order to bring your grade up.
Students work with their high school counselor to choose courses. The Early College staff registers students based on the high school counselor’s communication regarding course selection. Homeschool students work with Early College Staff to register for classes.
The fee table for Early College can be found here. Students who are Juniors or Seniors and live in the State of Tennessee may qualify for the Dual Enrollment Grant. For more information about the Dual Enrollment grant, click here: https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/tn-education-lottery-programs/dual-enrollment-grant.html.
The Dual Enrollment Grant application is separate from the application for Chattanooga State. It is found here (https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/tsac-student-portal.html).
Please call the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), directly. 1-800-342-1663
It can take several weeks for Dual Enrollment Grant funds to show on your account.
Please send your completed Teacher Discount form to bursar@chattanoogastate.edu.
Yes, you can set up a Deferred Fee Payment Plan if you can’t pay tuition up front. There is a $25 fee to set up a payment plan. Directions on how to set up the payment plan can be found here: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/fee-deferment.
You must pay your bill or set up a payment plan by the time classes start. If you don’t, your classes will be deleted and you might not be able to register again.
- Has the semester started? Courses will not appear until the first day of the semester.
- Check your schedule in TigerWeb Self-Service to see...
- if you are still enrolled and
- if your class has started yet. (Is it a regular-semester class or a Flex-schedule class?)
- Does your course have an R50 or R01 section number (for example, ENGL‐1010‐R50 )? If so, it is a TN eCampus online course, and you will go to https://gotoclass.tnecampus.org/ to log in.
- If all else fails, call the ChattState eLearn Help Desk at 1‐423‐697‐2592 .
Most likely yes for public colleges and universities in Tennessee! Check out information about transfer courses here: www.tntransferpathway.org . If you are going to a college that is outside of Tennessee or not listed on the Tennessee Transfer Pathway website, we recommend calling the college to verify that your Dual Enrollment courses will transfer.
Most high schools have a designated proctor that will proctor your tests. If you miss a test date, or are taking classes on the Chattanooga State campus, you will take tests in the Testing center.
If your classes are at your high school, you will not need an ID, but you are welcome to get one. However, if your class is online or on-campus, and you must come to campus to test, then you will need a student ID. A ChattState Student ID card is required for proctored (monitored) tests, for checking out materials from the library, and for other campus services that require proof of enrollment.
Student ID cards are made in the Student Center. In order to receive a Student ID card, you must be registered in your classes and have paid tuition and fees. You must also bring a government issued photo ID and provide your A number.
Your first Student ID is free. If you lose it, there will be a small replacement fee to get another one.
Student IDs can be made Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Student Life at 423-697-2618 or go to the Student ID information page.
The fee covers your use of MathLabsPlus, a software program that all math students use.
Please visit Chattanooga State’s website to find out what books you need for your class. You can buy them in person or order them online through the ChattState bookstore. You can look up your books using your A number. Your Student ID starts with “A”(Example: A00123456). Please verify that your class does not have an included digital book fee before purchasing a book from the bookstore.
Dual Enrollment students have access to the same resources as any other college student. Here are just a few of the fantastic resources that you can take advantage of:
Andrews Reading and Writing Center
Tutors provide support for students with writing assignments as well as support to build reading skills.
Location: IMC 215
Call for an Appointment: 697-2410
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Math Center
The Math Center (IMC 225) holds open lab times for all math students and offers peer tutoring, and even online tutoring.
Location: IMC 225
Call for an Appointment: 697-2410
A complete listing of student resources can be found in the Chattanooga State Community College Handbook.
Your high school IEP/504 plan does not automatically transfer to your college courses. In order to receive accommodations, students must first register with the Center for Access and Disability Services.