Nontraditional Student INFORMATION PORTAL |
The Nontraditional Student Information Portal is a great place to learn about upcoming events held at TSU's Downtown Campus, the Avon Williams Campus! If you've been out of school for a while, or maybe never attended college after high school...TSU can assist you in making a successful transition into college life. Maybe you're just looking for career guidance before you enroll in a degree program...whatever your situation or circumstance the Office of Student Support Services for Adult and Distance Learners, also referred to as the "One-Stop-Shop" is here to help you.
Important Dates for Nontraditional Students at TSU
| TBA | ||
| Nontraditional Student Registration | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Vehicle Registration and Decals | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| TBA | Express Registration | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Vehicle Registration and Decals | 4:00PM - 8:00 PM | |
| TBA | Last Chance Registration | 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| TBA | Late Registration ($100 Fee) |
**Note: Any student, regardless of age, who has a valid ACT or SAT will be placed according to that test. If you are a first-time student, over twenty-one years of age who does not have a valid ACT or SAT will use COMPASS for placement purposes. There is no fee if COMPASS must be used as the placement test. Transfer students who have not been previously assessed and who have not earned credits in college-level English composition or college-level, algebra-based mathematics must undergo COMPASS assessment in the appropriate area(s). Transfer students are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores, although they are encouraged to do so if they have valid scores. On the basis of the placement test results, students will be placed in remedial/developmental classes and/or laboratories or college-level courses.
Step-By-Step Guide to Registration on the AWC
On Registration Day at the Avon Williams Campus you will...
| Step 1. Sign-in |
Step 2. Proceed to Academic Advisement
| Step 3. Register for Class |
| Step 4. Payment of Fees |
| Step 5. Obtain ID Card (for New cards or Replacement cards) |
| Step 6. Pick up Parking Decal (new students may experience a slight delay) |
Pre-Registration Checklist
Before you come to register, check:
- Your admission status
- Your health and immunization records
- My TSU for any holds
- Your financial Aid status or payment arrangements
- That you have your drivers' license and auto registration information. If you are need handicapped driver's access, bring your tag.
Need help choosing a Degree Program?
If you've been out of school for a while? or Maybe you have never attended college after high school...
We CAN HELP you make a successful transition to college life!
Need academic guidance BEFORE you enroll in a degree program?
Counselors are available during normal business hours and extended hours for your convenience. In this office you will be able to discuss your career goals and decide on the best program for you. Contact us for details: (615) 963-7001
Other Helpful Information for Nontraditional Students
TSU offers a wide variety of programs for adult students. Follow the links below more information:
- Health Insurance- TSU offers health insurance benefits to its students
- Health Care Services- The Queen Washington Health Center located on the main campus is available to all TSU students
- Veteran Affairs- Provides assistance to former member's of our nation's armed forces
- Child Care Services- TSU offers on-campus child care services at no additional charge
- TSU Meter- Campus Newspaper
- TSU TV-
Getting Ready for Success!
Now that you've decided to continue your formal education, how can you make college a success while still meeting work and family obligations? Check out these expert tips to help you during that all-important first term:
1. CONGRATULATIONS on your decision - Don't panic! Just RELAX!!
While it may be unsettling to step into a classroom environment you haven't been in for some time, remember the experience you're bringing to the table.
2. Plan your timeframe, be flexible, be accountable.
Make an appointment with an education counselor who knows the requirements of your academic program. Map a plan to complete the program within your desired timeframe. Don't forget that flexibility is inherent in the academic plan. If you feel the workload isn't flowing well, then there's room for change. Balance and flexibility are keys to success.
3. Invest in a quality organizer/day planner.
Annotate all of your exam and project dates. Be sure to write down reminders of when your projects are due, so they don't sneak up on you. Also, be sure to start a list of the phone numbers of fellow students. It will come in handy when you're working on group projects and need to call each other.
4. Schedule your study time, use it, and guard it!
Do yourself a favor and schedule uninterrupted study time several days a week. You'll need this time to do research, write papers, and work on projects. Dedicated study time will allow you to complete your assignments faster, and in a quality manner by allowing you to focus on the goal at hand.
5. Form study groups.
Study groups are great tools to use for brainstorming, tutoring, and collaborating. Get in the habit of getting together before exams or when other projects are due. Throw around ideas and use the synergy to your advantage. Help someone out who may not be grasping the material. Chances are you'll retain the information better after thoroughly explaining it to someone else.
6. Don't procrastinate.
While certain situations arise that need to be dealt with, be sure to stick to your study program as closely as humanly possible. With your time being divided by family, work, school, and community events, it's critical to stay on track lest you run out of time.
8. Own a laptop or a personal computer
While many students get by with desktop computers at home, laptops make working on papers anywhere a breeze. With laptops you're not chained to your desk at home. If you get sent away on business by the boss, you can take the laptop with you and not miss a step.
9. Plan and cook ahead of time.
You may be running from work to class and not have time to cook a nice dinner. Plan your meals ahead of time, cook them, and package them in containers you can throw in a microwave before class. This will save you from having to eat fast-food every night before class. (It'll also save you many unnecessary pounds!)
10. Schedule down time.
Be sure to take personal time. Remember to take care of yourself and schedule gym time, salon time, reading time - whatever time it takes for you to feel rejuvenated. Life is a journey, not a destination.
COMING SOON to the Nontraditional Student Information Portal...
Want to express some of the challenges you face as a Nontraditional Student? And hear how others are dealing with the same issues...
The Nontraditional Student Information Portal
will allow you to do just that!
WATCH for our
New MESSAGE BOARD!!It will allow you to connect to other Nontraditional Students, post comments, and discuss topics and concerns which are important to you as a nontraditional student!
Have some great ideas for our portal? We want to hear about them, contact us:
Office of Student Support Services for Adult and Distance Learners Phone: (615) 963-7001 | Fax: (615) 963-7007 Office Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm | Fri, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Sat, 9:00 am to 12 Noon or click here to send an email to Nontraditional Student Support Services