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future students
Tennessee State University is a world-class university known for academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value and an amazing campus and community. We invite you to learn more about TSU and our academic programs, admissions process, tuition and financial aid, campus visits, student housing and more.
current students
Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping students develop the skills needed for the real world. Our vibrant campus life, leadership opportunities, rigorous academic programs, access to scholarships and student services are just a few of the student services we offer. We are preparing career-ready professionals today for knowledge-based jobs tomorrow. The Tiger legacy continues with you.
parents & families
TSU loves parents! And we encourage you to stay involved with your Tennessee State University student. We strive to make the transition to college and beyond flow as smoothly as possible for everyone. We'll keep you up-to-date on campus happenings through a monthly eNewsletter, a helpful Parent Guide and through many other programs and events. We're here to help you and your student make the most out of your TSU experience.
alumni
At Tennessee State University, our blood runs blue! We enjoy connecting, socializing and sharing news about the great things our alumni are doing across the globe. From our annual Homecoming celebration to donor events and volunteer activities, TSU alumni always find time to celebrate what it means to be a Big Blue Tiger. We welcome you back to campus anytime to rekindle your most memorable experiences.
visitors
Welcome to Tennessee State University, located in the heart of Nashville, one of the nation's most progressive cities! Whether you are here for your first visit, planning a campus tour or returning after many years away, TSU welcomes you to enjoy our facilities, hospitality and our unique history and contributions.
faculty & staff
Tennessee State University is proud to have 1,200 distinguished administrators, faculty and staff members as part of our team. With outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service, these professionals make valuable contributions to our community of scholars and ensure that TSU is a thriving public institution of higher learning.

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Second Life©

Second Life© at Tennessee State University

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Second Life© (SL) is an online virtual world which combines aspects of social networking with graphics technology similar to first person video games. You move a virtual person or avatar through the virtual world enabling you to explore, create and interact with other avatars. SL is not a game; it is a simulated experience in a virtual world.

Our goal of developing a virtual campus at Tennessee State University (TSU) is to establish a place for members of the a academy - especially the University's distance, off-campus, and transfer students, faculty, and staff - to not only connect with each other, but to increase their sense of connectedness to the University. Through Second Life© at TSU , users will be able to interact, socialize and participate in individual and group activities. With ability to connect synchronously and asynchronously, students will have enhanced online services and resources available. Virtual campus access will allow students to experience, in a realistic way, TSU support services, campus organizations, music performances, art exhibits, and possibly streamed athletic events. What better way to feel connected then being able to stroll through our virtual campus and hear the A.ma Mater played at Noon from our grand clock tower as it does today in real world; or a group of students meeting informally on the yard; or a group of students enrolled in our Nursing Program using our world to help better understand patient care; or better yet, if a student needs help from an advisor, then they can just stop by for a visit. The possibilities are endless!!

We invite everyone to become part of our virtual campus! Please download the Getting Started Guide fro instructions. Once you have created an account and downloaded the Second Life Viewer software, you can visit the Second Life© at TSU campus by clicking the link below:

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