Starting the study abroad application process gives TBR Global Studies and Chatt State’s Student Experience Office permission to review your academic and disciplinary records.

Step 1

Once you have decided to study abroad, meet with your academic advisor to make the best decision as to which class(es) are in line with your previous and future academic goals.

For partnership programs, meet with one of the faculty who is teaching the study abroad course before you begin your application.  

Step 2​

Create your TBR Global Studies portal account. Be sure to include Chattanooga State on the “institution line” even though the form indicates that the institution name is optional. Start here if you already have an account login.

Step 3: Complete the Global Studies application process.

• Complete the online application.
• Pay the non-refundable $100 application fee once posted to your account.
• Ensure online recommendation forms are completed by one faculty member (you will manage this through your Global Studies portal).

Step 4: Submit your transcript request through the National Student Clearinghouse:

It may take up to 48 hours for the electronic transcript to be received. To track status of transcript, click check status.
 

1. Visit the National Student Clearinghouse's Transcript Ordering Center.
    
2. Select your current school “Chattanooga State Community College."
    
3. Select the option "Order Transcript.”
    
4. Enter your student information.
    
5. Enter your mailing address information.
    
6. Select where you will send the transcript to.
   • Select: College or University
   • Select: United States
   • Select: Tennessee
   • Select: Pellissippi State Community College
   • Select: Department "Study Abroad"
      
7. Select process details "As Is-Current Transcript."
    
8. Confirm that you accept the terms and conditions.
    
9. Submit the Request.
    

If you decide not to participate in study abroad after applying, you must notify TBR Global Studies and ChattState’s Office of Multicultural & International Student Services.

Track status of transcript, click Check Status. 

Note:  It may take up to 72 hours for TBR Global Studies to receive an electronic transcript

To complete and have the application fee attached to your student account, click here: Study Abroad Application Fee Form 2026.

Note: It is strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. If you decide not to participate in study abroad after applying, you must notify TBR Global Studies and ChattState’s Student Experience Office.

Program Fee = your payment for the program (minus your scholarship)

Spring

• Spring Application opens – Thursday, October 1, 2026
• Spring Application deadline – Monday, November 2, 2026
• Spring program fee full payment deadline – Monday, November 23, 2026
• Mandatory orientation - Friday, January 22, 2027

Summer

• Summer Application opens - Thursday, October 1, 2026
• Summer Application deadline – Friday, January 29, 2027
• Summer program fee full payment deadline – Friday, January 26, 2027
• Mandatory orientation – Friday, April 9, 2027