Spectrum 2008-2009
Listing of Student Services and Resources
ETSU provides a broad spectrum of financial aid programs for students. There
are four main categories of aid: grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and
loans. Procedures for application for aid, deadlines, and other pertinent
information are included in the ETSU graduate and undergraduate catalogs.
Additional information is available through the Office of Financial Aid, Box
70722,
ETSU provides several types of grants to eligible students. Among these are Federal Pell Grants, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG), Federal Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants, Tennessee Student Assistance Awards, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG). All grants are based on financial need, class attendance and maintenance of satisfactory academic progress and class attendance.
ETSU provides or administers more than 130 different scholarships, including
the Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship (HOPE).. Students can obtain more
information about these various scholarships by contacting the Scholarship
office in the
ETSU offers these work-study programs: the Federal Work Study Program (FWS), Academic Performance Scholarship Program (APS), the Regular Student Work Program (RSWP), Graduate Assistantships, Graduate Tuition Scholarships and Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP).
There are several loans available to students at ETSU. The most common are the Federal Stafford Student Loan and the Federal Perkins Student Loan programs. These federal programs provide low-interest loans to students to help pay the costs of their education, and repayment is deferred while the student is enrolled a minimum of halftime in college. Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are also available to parents and graduate/professional students to assist with educational expenses. Repayment for PLUS loans begins while the student is enrolled.
ETSU Dining Services offers an enormous variety of dining options, from an
all-you-care-to-eat on-campus restaurant to national brands like Chick-Fil-A
and Quizno’s and a convenience store. All dining locations are easily
accessible from any place on campus.
All dining hours are established to fit students’ lifestyles. We are here to serve you from early
morning breakfast and afternoon snacks to late night munchies!
Dining Locations
The Marketplace – Campus Restaurant – all-you-care-to-eat style with a variety of foods from all over the world, is open to everybody, not only to the meal plan holders. Located in D.P. Culp Center.
The
The Buc-Mart – an on-campus convenience store, and Quizno’s with toasted subs, salads, soups and so much more! Located in D.P. Culp Center.
Java City – a coffee shop,
with al the espresso beverages and great pastries, is located on the ground
level of
The Treehouse – located in the center of the academic hub, this location features a Grab-N-Go, freshly made salads and sandwiches, and a tasty sushi and noodle bar.
Freshens – smoothies and
frozen treats in the
Meal Memberships provide you with a specific number of meals at The Marketplace throughout the semester, plus extra money to use at campus locations. Meal Memberships are perfect for students living on campus, or for commuter students who spend a lot of time on campus. Meal Memberships provide the most economical way to eat on campus – the value cannot be beat! The chart of memberships provides details about each:
Meal Memberships for Commuter Students
The
Commuter 100 Plan
$619 per semester – You save $131
Offers any 100 all-you-care-to-eat meals per semester, with an additional $50 in Dining Dollars.
The
Commuter 75 Plan
$539 per semester – You save $86
Offers any 75 all-you-care-to-eat meals per semester, with an additional $100 in Dining Dollars.
The
Commuter 50 Plan
$399 per semester – You save $51
Offers any 50 all-you-care-to-eat meals per semester, with an additional $100 in Dining Dollars.
The
10 meal Plan
$1139 per semester – You save $241
The plan offers your choice of 10 meals per week with unlimited seconds at the Marketplace. You also receive $100 Dining Dollars per semester.
The
15 Meal Plan
$1139 per semester – You save $661
This plan offers 15 meals per week with unlimited seconds at The Marketplace. This option is ideal for those students who stay on campus during the week and return home on the weekend. You also receive $50 Dining Dollars per semester.
The
19 Meal Plan
$1299 per semester – You save $767
This plan offers the maximum number of meals served in a week with unlimited seconds at The Marketplace. This option is designed for those students who eat three full meals per day and stay on campus over the weekend. You also receive $25 Dining Dollars per semester.
(Savings in comparison to door rate)
We have a special offer for resident students – Eat for less- check out the Resident Advantage Plans!
Fall
2007/Spring 2008 Resident Meal Memberships
The
Platinum Resident Advantage Plan –
19
meals/week plus $100 Dining Dollars
$1299 per semester
This plan is only offered to students who live on campus and requires a two-semester commitment to both Housing and Dining Services. This plan includes 19 meals/week plus $100 Dining Dollars. Resident Advantage Plans are billed to your University Account (online ordering not available). Please return the signed copy of the Resident Meal Membership form to the Department of Housing and Residence Life along with your housing contract.
The
Premier Resident Advantage Plan –
15
meals/week plus $100 Dining Dollars
$1039 per semester
This plan is only offered to students who live on campus and requires a two-semester commitment to both Housing and Dining Services. This plan includes 15 meals/week plus $100 Dining Dollars. Resident Advantage Plans are billed to your University Account (online ordering not available). Please return the signed copy of the Resident Meal Membership form to the Department of Housing and Residence Life along with your housing contract.
The
Light Resident Advantage Plan –
10
meals/week plus $200 Dining Dollars
$1039 per semester
This plan is only offered to students who live on campus and requires a two-semester commitment to both Housing and Dining Services. This plan includes 10 meals/week plus $200 Dining Dollars. Resident Advantage Plans are billed to your University Account (online ordering not available). Please return the signed copy of the Resident Meal Membership form to the Department of Housing and Residence Life along with your housing contract.
For more information or to purchase a meal plan – visit: www.etsudining.com
Governance Groups and University-sponsored Programs
Governance Groups
These groups and councils serve as governing bodies for students and organizations. They express the needs and concerns of ETSU students.
- Graduate Professional Student Association
- Interfraternity Council (IFC)
- National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
- Panhellenic Council
- Residence Hall Association
- Student Government Association
University-sponsored Programs
These organizations coordinate activities and initiate new programs to address students’ needs and interests around focus areas within the university.
- Admissions Ambassadors
- Black Affairs Association
- International Students Organization
- The NET
- Preview/Orientation Leader Organization (POLO)
- President's Pride
- Buctainment
- Volunteer ETSU
In preparation for graduation, see Bobbie Wood for an academic checkup card and to file an "Intent to Graduate" form in the Office of the Registrar, 102B Burgin Dossett Hall, phone 439-6813.
Eligibility for Participation in
Graduation Ceremonies
It is the policy of
Greek Life (Fraternities & Sororities)
Greek Life at ETSU offers a wide range of opportunities for students. Involvement in a fraternity or sorority provides a foundation for academic achievement and helps prepare students for a productive, personal, social and professional life.
Members of the Greek community live the espoused values of their organizations while supporting and advancing the mission and objectives of the university. Community service, academic excellence, campus involvement, multicultural activities and leadership development are just a few of the opportunities provided by fraternities and sororities at ETSU.
ETSU is home to sixteen international organizations which operate under the authority of one of the three local governing councils – the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic council, and the Panhellenic Council. In addition to observing university and council policies and procedures, each fraternity and sorority upholds the principles and standards of their international organizations.
Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) - Historically African American Fraternities and Sororities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Interfraternity Council (IFC) - Male Fraternities
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Panhellenic Council (NPC) - Female Sororities
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Xi Delta
Kappa Delta
Sigma Kappa
If you would like more information or would like to be involved with Greek
Life at ETSU, please contact: