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Welcome to TSU!
Knowing what to look for and how to connect are the first steps to your success. Our goal is to support you and your family as you navigate this new academic journey and transition to TSU.
Stay Informed
To-Do NOW
- View Majors/Minors HERE
- Register for NSO and submit test scores, transcripts, and health records
- Check emails in the Future Tiger Portal
- Follow the OSS on Instagram @osstsu
Early & On-Time Graduation
Find out about academic programs to help you accelerate and complete your degree early and on time!
1. Confirm and/or update your major with NSO registration
2. Request your schedule
3. Understand your Major and Course Program of Study (CPoS)
Students select “Yes, I plan to attend TSU and want to register for classes" when they submit NSO registration. Before submitting the New Student Orientation (NSO) registration, students can confirm or modify their major. Students can change their major again, if desired, when pre-registration advising begins in September. Advisors in the OSS create fall schedules that align with the desired major, general education requirements, and recommendations outlined by the academic department. Schedule creation (manual registration by advisor) will begin May 1 in the order of NSO registration. This keeps the process fair as some students may opt for a later orientation date but may complete NSO registration early. Advisors will inform you when your schedule is created via your campus email (Webmail).
Advisors review student information and create schedules based on the following:
Advisors will adjust schedules for students who need modifications to align with their participation in:
**Departments will confirm participation before modification occurs. Students waiting on college credit evaluation due to test scores or dual enrollment may require a schedule modification and can share unofficial documents with advisors to expedite registration. Modifications will be made at or after orientation.
Change of Major When registering for New Student Orientation (NSO), new freshmen can confirm or change their major. Fall schedules are created based on the major you confirmed or updated on the NSO registration. If you change your major, please know that your major will be updated in Banner and MyTSU by August 15 to ensure your courses align with your official program of study. Course Program of Study (CPoS) Your courses must align with your course program of study. Click here to learn more about how it affects financial aid. Credit by Examination
Enhanced Learning Support
Math Placement
Credit by Dual Enrollment or Dual Credit
All freshmen are assigned an advisor in the Office of Student Success. Advisors are listed
here
but the list will change due to team growth. Three topic sessions are available, each offering multiple dates, but you should choose and attend only one date for each topic. All Zoom registration links open on the first of the month on April 1, May 1, and June 1 - Refresh Your Screen for Updates : )
Information will published here on Aug 1. It will also be shared on our Instagram @osstsu and the FYE Instagram @tsufresh Attending virtual sessions is the best way to connect and get questions answered in real-time. Refresh your screen and clear your browsing history often to see recent updates to our pages. You can also email us at advisement@tnstate.edu or visit us on the 3rd Floor of Clement Hall. Our Team Directory shares our contact information and shares our current advising list. We update it frequently as needs change, and the team grows. |
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