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Student Orientation

Student Orientation

Welcome to Pellissippi State!

We are excited that you’ve chosen Pellissippi State Community College to start or continue your education. Student Orientation is designed to help you become familiar with the many student services available at the College and to connect you with other new students, faculty, and staff.

Because Student Orientation is so vital to student success and starting strong, we REQUIRE that all degree-seeking students complete Student Orientation prior to entering Pellissippi State.

Register for Orientation Now!

Students Entering in Fall 2024

Complete the following three steps: (Hint: You will need to know your Pellissippi State username and password to log into orientation.)

Step 1 – Complete the self-paced Online Orientation

Here you will discover essential information about deadlines, important dates, and college resources. You will also learn how to navigate the Pellissippi State website. Begin the Online orientation

Step 2 – Attend an On-campus Connection Orientation

At your specific orientation, you will receive a campus tour, meet staff and faculty, and connect with fellow students. Orientation schedules for each of our campuses are listed below.

Step 3 – Meet with your Success Coach

Your Success Coach will assist you in setting and achieving your college goals as well as introduce you to your Success Team.

  • May 21 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • May 23 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • June 25 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • June 27 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • July 16 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • July 18 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • August 6 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • August 8 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • June 4 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • June 6 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • July 9 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • July 11 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • June 11 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • June 13 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • July 30 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • August 1 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • June 18 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • June 20 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • July 23 – Tuesday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • July 25 – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.

Summer Bridge

Pellissippi State is offering summer success labs designed to help you start your college journey with a clear vision of the career opportunities that await you at the end of your studies. Through career exploration, learning theory, and mindset development, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of college expectations while discovering your strengths and passions. Additionally, you’ll learn how to effectively use essential Pellissippi State technologies, which will support your academic and professional growth.

Why Join?

  • Explore Careers: Find out which careers match your strengths and interests.
  • Learn How to Learn: Get tips on how to succeed in college courses.
  • Build a Growth Mindset: Learn how to stay motivated and overcome challenges.
  • Master Technology: Get comfortable with the tech tools you’ll use at Pellissippi.

Bonus: Earn Extra Credit!

Complete all sessions and receive a certificate, which counts as extra credit in COLL 1500 and COLL 1000 courses.

Summer Success Labs

1. College & Career: Begin With The End In Mind

Hardin Valley Campus – Goins Auditorium
June 27 and July 25: Noon –  2 p.m. (Lunch Provided)
Register Now!

Discover Your Path: Use the YouScience assessment to identify your strengths and potential careers. Create a career action plan based on your results. Complete your YouScience Assessment. Create an account with your pstcc.edu email address.

2. Technology Need to Know

Virtual Session Only (No registration required)
The session link will be Live on July 18, 2024.

Tech Skills for Success: Learn how to use essential Pellissippi technologies to support your studies and future career.

3. Growth Mindset 101

Hardin Valley Campus – Goins Auditorium
August 8: Noon – 2 p.m. (Lunch Provided)
Register Now!

Think for Success: Explore how your brain works when encountering challenges and how this helps you learn. Plus, learn how to utilize “Intelligent Practice” and develop a growth mindset to ensure success in college and in life.

Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon! To attend one or more of these sessions, you can sign up here. Please download the Navigate app (Android – Google Play Store or iOS – Apple Store), if you have not already done so). Once you are in Navigate, please proceed to “Appointments,” “Schedule Your Appointment,” select “Events” from the first drop-down and then select the session of your choice.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Stay Strong Success Center at staystrong@pstcc.edu or 865.694.6677.

Join Us and Start Strong!

Stay Strong Success Center
Pellissippi State Community College
staystrong@pstcc.edu
865.694.6677