East Tennessee State University
Office of Registrar

Syllabus Attachment

WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS AS A STUDENT AT ETSU. 
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS MOST OFTEN ASKED BY STUDENTS.

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• IMPORTANT DATES
• GOLDLINK REGISTRATION SYSTEMS
• STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY GOLDLINK TRANSACTIONS
• PREREQUISITES
• HOW TO CONTACT A FACULTY MEMBER
• CLASS ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT
• ADVISEMENT POLICY
• WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
• ACADEMIC ADVISING
• ADVISEMENT RESOURCES CAREER CENTER "ARC"
• UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER
• ADULT, COMMUTER AND TRANSFER SERVICES
• ARTS AND SCIENCES IN THE ARC
• COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP SERVICES
• SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
• PEER CAREER CENTER
• UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADVISEMENT
• STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
• UNIVERSITY TUTORING SERVICES
• COUNSELING CENTER
• DISABILITY SERVICES
• ETSU WRITING AND COMMUNICATION CENTER
• ETSU MATH LAB
• SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
• STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
• CAMPUS RECREATION
• LIBRARY HOURS
• SPECIAL EVENING ADMINISTRATION HOURS
• ETSU HONOR CODE
• DROPPING, LATE DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING
• OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAB HOURS
• SPECIAL BOOKSTORE HOURS
• CORE EXIT EXAM
• SEEK ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
• HOPE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DATES

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 GoldLink REGISTRATION SYSTEMS

Use GoldLink (https://goldlink.etsu.edu/ahomepg.htm) to process registration, drops, adds, pay fees, and obtain grades. (Developmental studies courses cannot be dropped using GoldLink.) Verify the transaction by listening to or viewing your schedule.

*GoldLink may be unavailable for brief periods on some Sundays for system maintenance.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY GoldLink TRANSACTIONS

When doing any scheduling transaction using GoldLink (example: dropping, adding, withdrawing), it is the student's responsibility to verify that transaction by viewing the schedule. This will ensure that the student has successfully completed the action. STUDENTS STATING THEY "ATTEMPTED" TO DROP OR WITHDRAW BY GoldLink WILL NOT BE PERMITTED CONSIDERATION OF A LATE DROP OR WITHDRAWAL. The student is responsible for confirming that the drop or withdrawal was received and correctly processed using GoldLink.

PREREQUISITES

Many courses require prerequisites or special approval of the instructor prior to registration. Students should verify they meet the requirements for course registration in the university undergraduate or graduate catalog. Failure to comply with the stated prerequisites may result in the student being withdrawn from a course.

HOW TO CONTACT A FACULTY MEMBER

If you have questions regarding your class, talk to your instructor. Faculty members usually include their office hours and/or phone number in your class syllabus. If you cannot locate this information, set a time to meet with your instructor by speaking with him/her prior to or immediately following your class session.

CLASS ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT!-Attendance usually has a high correlation with how well you do in a course. It is important to talk to your instructor about any absences. Many instructors consider attendance so essential that your grade will be affected by your absence. SOME DEPARTMENTS AND PROFESSORS HAVE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE POLICIES. Your Financial Aid will be reduced if you do not attend class. Check your course syllabus, or ask your instructor, for this information.

ADVISEMENT POLICY - All students who entered ETSU with less than 60 credits earned are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration. Transfer students are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration for the first and second term of enrollment. These guidelines are the minimum advisement requirement. Some colleges and departments may have additional advisement requirements. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine advisement requirement.

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP?

ACADEMIC ADVISING-All students have an assigned advisor and should confer with that advisor regularly. Students who have declared a major should see an advisor in that major. Students who have not declared a major or who are taking Developmental Studies Program courses should go to the University Advisement Center located in the ARC (2nd level of Culp Center).

ADVISEMENT RESOURCES CAREER CENTER (ARC)  is located on the second level of the D.P. Culp University Center next to the Bookstore, phone 439-8650. The ARC is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

University Advisement Center-Undeclared (439-5244) - The Center offers academic advising and counseling to all students who have not declared a specific major, who are not yet ready to commit to a major at ETSU, or who are taking developmental studies courses. Counselors help students understand and complete General Education requirements and assist students to identify careers and coursework that affirm their academic strengths and interests. Visit our website at www.etsu.edu/univadvctr/uac.

Adult, Commuter and Transfer Services (439-5641) -  Personalized counseling and assistance for adult, commuter, and transfer students. Commuting Student Services: car pool, off-campus housing listings, transit schedules, area maps and childcare information. "One-Stop Shopping" for campus forms, applications, catalogs, schedules, and information. The "home" for Alpha Sigma Lambda - the adult student honor society. Advocates for adult, commuter, and transfer students to the greater campus community.  Visit our website at www.etsu.edu/acts.

Arts and Sciences in the ARC (439-5248) - Associate Dean and executive aide for College of Arts and Sciences available in the ARC for administrative forms needing College of Arts and Sciences dean signature. See website for more details: www.etsu.edu/cas/future_students/casinarcstudserv.asp.

Career and Internship Services(439-4450) - Staff members in the Office of Career and Internship Services offer comprehensive services to all students seeking internships, part-time or seasonal employment, or full-time career opportunities. Internships, available in most disciplines, provide an opportunity to earn academic credit for carefully planned and supervised work experiences in business, industry, government and health agencies. Students may work while taking classes, or choose to alternate between working and classroom semesters. To utilize services and search jobs listed with the office, just register with BucLink at  www.etsu.edu/careers. Students are encouraged to upload their resumes on BucLink, where they can be reviewed by prospective employers.

Peer Career Center (439-8651)-e-mail: pcc@etsu.edu. Located in the ARC, the Peer Career Center is a starting place for students who are uncertain about their career choice. With the assistance of our professional staff, career interest inventories, personality inventories, and an extensive career library, we can help students identify career options that suit their personal needs. These services are free to current ETSU students. Limited services are available to potential students and ETSU alumni. Visit our website at www.etsu.edu/students/counsel/peercareer.htm.

Scholarship Office (439-7094)- Located on the 2nd floor of the Culp in the Welcome Center. Coordinates most of the academic and need based scholarships. The office provides information and scholarship applications for ETSU scholarships and serves as a resource for external scholarship information.  Visit our website at www.etsu.edu/scholarships

Undergraduate Student Advisement (439-8557)-Located on the 2nd floor of the Culp in the Welcome Center.  Responsible for the coordination and continuous improvement of advisement. For advisement information, visit our website http://www.etsu.edu/advisement.

Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO program that provides personal and career counseling, tutoring, academic advising, peer career mentoring, and job shadowing to eligible students. Call 439-5396 (Upper level, Culp Ctr.).

University Tutoring Services- (439-4758) - An academic support program that offers groups and online tutoring for select courses. Group tutoring takes place on campus at various times.  Visit  http://www.etsu/edu/scs/uts/ for the latest group tutoring schedule. Online tutoring takes place within the D2L system. Visit http://elearn.etsu.edu to log in and view student course listing. To enroll in online tutoring, visit the UTS website listed above or call or email: uts@etsu.edu. All services are free to ETSU students.

Counseling Center (340 Culp) - The Counseling Center is staffed by psychologists and other mental health professionals, who provide personal counseling, career counseling, psychiatric services, consultation, and educational programs. Counseling services are confidential and free to all ETSU students. Also, the Counseling Center staff teach the course "Solving the Puzzle of Life" (HDAL 2350). CALL 439-4841, or visit our web site: http://www.etsu.edu/students/counsel/counsel.htm

Disability Services -  It is the policy of ETSU to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law, state law and the University's commitment to equal educational opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodations, for example arrangement for examinations or seating placement, should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. Faculty accommodation forms are provided to students through Disability Services. Any questions regarding the program and services offered by the Department may be answered by visiting us on the 3rd floor of the D.P. Culp Center, calling 439-8346, or visiting our website at: www.etsu.edu/students/disable/disable.htm.

ETSU Writing and Communication Center (409 Warf -Pickel) - Students at any grade and ability level can receive free assistance with any writing or speaking project from the WCC's trained staff of graduate and undergraduate consultants. Whether you are working on a paper or fine-tuning a presentation, you can find the help you need in the Center. Open Mon.-Wed. 9 am-7 pm; Thur.-Fri. 9 am-3 pm; and Sundays 3-7 pm. Visit our website at http://www.etsu.edu/wcc. CALL 439-8202 with questions or to make an appointment.

ETSU Math Lab (308B Warf-Pickel) - The Math Lab provides free tutoring services for ETSU students enrolled in undergraduate-level mathematics courses. The lab is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Operating hours can change at the beginning of each semester. For questions, call the Department of Mathematics at 439-4349 or the Math Lab at 439-7611.

School of Graduate Studies (309 Burgin E. Dossett Hall, P. O. Box 70720) - The Graduate Office provides information on the GRE, GMAT, graduate assistantships, and all Graduate School offerings. CALL 439-4221 or visit our website at http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/index.htm.

Student Government Association - President: Josh Shearin; Vice President: Carshonda Harris; Sec./Treas.: Caroline Ross; Sec. of State: Zarah Cochran; Sec. of the Ext.: Michelle Miller.  Email address is <SGA@mail.etsu.edu>. CALL 439-5325.

Campus Recreation - Campus Recreation offers programs and services through the Center for Physical Activity and Basler Challenge Course in five areas: intramurals, fitness, outdoor adventure, non-credit instruction, and sports clubs. Any questions regarding the programs and services offered by the Department may be answered by visiting our website at www.etsu.edu/rec or by calling 439-7980.

LIBRARY HOURS

EVENING ADMINISTRATION HOURS

ETSU at Kingsport serves to make your college career a positive experience. We have a convenient location, accessible parking close to the building, a friendly atmosphere, more than 100 courses from which to choose, and a wide variety of services designed to make your life a little easier. Open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

ETSU at Bristol 1227 Volunteer Pky. is the place to be if you live or work in the Bristol area. Take classes during the daytime, at night, or on the weekends, depending on your schedule. We know your life is busy, and we are here to help you fit college into your life. Open Monday - Thursday until 7:00 p.m., Friday until 4:30 p.m.

ETSU HONOR CODE

East Tennessee State University is committed to developing the intellect and moral character of its students. To that end, all instances of plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct shall be punished in accord with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy. Any knowledge of conduct of this nature should be reported to the proper authorities. Not reporting instances of academic misconduct represents a fundamental break with honor code policy, and although this offense is not punishable, reflects a callous disregard for yourself, your classmates, and your professors. Penalties for academic misconduct will vary with the seriousness of the offense and may include, but are not limited to: a grade of F on the work in question, a grade of F for the course, reprimand, probation, suspension, and expulsion. For a second academic misconduct offense, the penalty is permanent expulsion.

DROPPING, LATE DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING

Students often confuse these terms. Dropping a Course (or courses) may occur during the first eight weeks of the semester. This means, however, that the student is still enrolled in other course work. (Developmental studies courses cannot be dropped without permission from the University Advisement Center.) Late Dropping of a course may occur after the eighth week, but only when verifiable extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Verifiable extenuating circumstances must be reasons beyond control of the student, such as illness or accidental injury. Poor performance in class is not an extenuating circumstance. Withdrawing from the university means that you are discontinuing all your course work, and are no longer enrolled. This may occur until two days before the last day of classes. Dropping from full-time to part-time status after census date could result in the loss of your Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship. Dropping classes or withdrawing from the University may impact the student's future financial aid eligibility. Students should be familiar with the ETSU Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. CHECK THE IMPORTANT DATES section for the "DROP" AND "WITHDRAWAL" DEADLINES FOR THIS SEMESTER.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAB HOURS

For information on all OIT labs, call 439-8211. Information on equipment, location, and operating systems is also available at http://www.etsu.edu/oit/computing/labs/default.asp.

Other open labs and contacts:
Sam Wilson 318/320 (contact College of Business,439-5271), Kingsport Center (contact main office, 392-8000), Bristol Center (contact main office, 844-6300)

SPECIAL BOOKSTORE HOURS

The ETSU Bookstore has special hours at the beginning of each Fall Semester.

For information about our off-campus location, the College Store, located on West Walnut Street, call 926-0838. For information about the Kingsport Bookstore's hours, call 392-8000.

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