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SPRING RECRUITMENT INFORMATION / PREVIEW DAY
The East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association cordially invites you to a Junior Jumpstart Spring Preview Day for prospective students on the campus Tennessee State University. This event will be an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about admissions, Honors College, academic programs, and meet with currently enrolled students, admissions and academic advisors from Tennessee State University
Junior Jumpstart Spring Preview Day
Meet with Academic Departments and Student Organizations, Tour Our Beautiful Campus, Hear the World Famous Aristocrat of Bands, Have Lunch on Us and attend the TSU Big Blue Tiger Football Game. High School Seniors should bring official copies of their high school transcripts and ACT/SAT Scores for On the Spot Admissions.
Groups of 10 or more should email the recruitment office at recruitment@tnstate.edu for special accommodations.
DATE:
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
TIME:
Begins - 10:00 AM ET
Ends - 02:00 PM ET
Location:
Floyd-Payne Campus Center
Address:
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
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Directions: http://www.tnstate.edu/campusmaps.aspx#Directions_to_Main_Campus
Check-in/Registration is in Kean Hall. Please arrive by 9:45 am est for check-in. Preview Day starts promptly at 10:00 am est.
Important Information Links
Please note the location/date of the TSU 2018 Admitted Student Reception below:
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
1927 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Check-in:
2:45 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The program begins at:
3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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On campus:
Mr. Alan Lancaster
Assistant Director of Recruitment for Diversity
Phone: (615) 963-5120
Email: recruitment@tnstate.edu
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In Knoxville:
Mr. Carlos Houston '99
President East Tennessee Chapter of TSUNAA
Phone: (615) 400-3616
E-mail: ettsualumni@live.com.
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The Process to Registration
The East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association will be sending an email to a majority of high schools (including administrators,.counselors and teachers) in Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, Sullivan & Washington in an effort to identify talented students.
Educators that receive our invitation should feel free to notify as many talented students as they deem necessary based on unweighted grade point averages, ACT and/or SAT scores and other talents such as athletics, vocal and musical talents.
Educators, Parents or Students may nominate someone including themselves at the "myTSU Profile Card" link. Please completely fill out the online card.
Students are invited to attend the "Knoxville Scholarship Reception" hosted by The Office of Recruitment and Admission from Tennessee State University and the East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association. At this event, students are encouraged to:
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Bring their official transcripts to turn in at registration.
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Bring all of their official ACT and/or SAT scores.
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Network with on campus faculty, local alumni, current TSU students and high school students from the region
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Parents and students will be able to acquire TSU recruitment information and participate in a Q&A session
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Apply to the Tennessee State University (may be completed pre or post reception. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ADMITTED STUDENTS MAY BE INVITED TO THE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR'S RECEPTION.)
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Apply for the East Tennessee Chapter Scholarship (must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA before August 1st, 2018)
Students from the Knoxville Scholarship Reception or later nominated by their high school may be selected by the Tennessee State University Office of Recruitment and Admissions as candidates for:
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Tennessee State University Foundation Scholarships (Students may apply in the spring annually)
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Tennessee State University Departmental Scholarships (Apply within your students desired program of study)
NOTE: Students that are selected by the by the Tennessee State University Office of Recruitment and Admissions to attend the Knoxville Scholarship Reception will be notified directly from the university. Each admitted student selected has the potential to earn a scholarship ranging from a Presidential Scholarships (covers Tuition, Fees, Room and Board for up to eight semesters. Awards may vary) to the local TSUNAA-East Tennessee Alumni Scholarship (Award may vary)
Levels to the Golden Ticket
(Admissions & Scholarships)
Big Blue Tiger Level
Tennessee and Non-Tennessee Residents: 2.50 cumulative weighted GPA and 19 ACT/900 SAT (Verbal and Math Scores only)
Eligible for:
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Building Bridges Grant - 2.5 unweighted High School GPA and a 19 ACT or 900 SAT (Verbal and Math) test score; covers Tuition and Fees, Room and Board for up to eight semesters
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Access and Diversity Grant -2.5 High School GPA Unweighted and 19 ACT or 900 SAT (Verbal and Math) for first-time freshmen; covers tuition, awarded on a semester basis. Awards may vary;
Alumni Scholar Level
Presidential Scholar Level
Tennessee and Non-Tennessee Residents: 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA an19 ACT/SAT scores
Eligible for:
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TSUNAA-ETC Alumni Scholarship (see requirements when applying; restrictions may apply)
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Academic Higher Achiever Scholarship - 3.0 un-weighted High School GPA and a 21 ACT or 980 SAT (Verbal and Math) test score (covers Tuition, Fees, Room and Board for up to eight semesters)
Tennessee and Non-Tennessee Residents: 3.5 minimum cumulative unweighted GPA and 22 ACT/ 1100 SAT scores preferably 25 ACT /1200 SAT score or greater.
Eligible for:
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Presidential Scholarship (see requirements when applying; restrictions may apply)
Presidential Scholars Receptions
President Dr. Glenda Glover is making sure qualified students have full access to opportunities at Tennessee State University. She has initiated a “Presidential Scholars’ Reception” program to meet with high school graduating seniors in their communities and offer them scholarships to attend Tennessee State University.
NASHVILLE, TN
RECEPTION
School Counselors
Welcome! This page is designed to keep our School Counselors up-to-date on Tennessee State’s latest admissions information. We also invite you to be part of our Counselor Listserv. Our Alumni members look forward to meeting you during visits to your schools and college fairs. If we can be of assistance, please use our Find Your Advisor page to view your Advisement Center Advisor 's contact information.
Counselor Listserv
The East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee State University wants you to receive frequent information from Tennessee State University. To receive these updates via email, please join our counselor listserv. You may join the listserv by emailing the chapter at ettsualumni@live.com with your name, email address, and high school. Make sure you put "Counselor Listserv" in the email subject line.
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We hope these emails will give you the tools to help your college-bound students. If you have any additional questions, please call the Carlos R. Houston at (615) 400-3616.
TSU Recruiting in East Tennessee
See when Tennessee State University Office of Recruitment and Admissions will be in your area
recruiting talented students below:
CONFIRMED
JANUARY 16th, 2018
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Knox Karns 12:10-2:05
JANUARY 17th, 2018
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Knox Central 9:00-10:30
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Knox South Doyle 11:10-1:00
JANUARY 18th, 2018
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Union County 9:30-11:00 **
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Knox Halls 12:14-2:04
JANUARY 19th, 2018
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Knox Powell 11:30-2:00
JANUARY 22nd, 2018
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Knoxville Catholic 11:40-12:40
JANUARY 23rd, 2018
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Oliver Springs 9:00-10:30 **
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Oak Ridge 11:20-12:15
JANUARY 24th, 2018
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Concord Christian 9:00-10:30
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Hardin Valley Academy 11:45-1:30
JANUARY 25th, 2018
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Christian Academy of Knoxville 9:30-10:30 **(tentative)
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Knox STEM Academy 12:20-1:40 ** (tentative)
JANUARY 26th, 2018
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Knox Farragut 9:00-11:15 **
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Knox Bearden 12:00-2:00
JANUARY 29th, 2018
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Knox Gibbs 11:45-2:00
JANUARY 30th, 2018
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Knox West 11:45-1:55
JANUARY 31st, 2018
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Seymour 8:00-9:30 **
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Knox Austin East 11:00-1:00
FEBRUARY 1st, 2018
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Knox Fulton 9:00-11:30 **
FEBRUARY 2nd, 2018
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Anderson County 9:45-10:30 **
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Clinton 11:50-1:45 **
FEBRUARY 5th, 2018
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Alcoa 9:00-10:30 **
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Knox Carter 12:00-2:00
FEBRUARY 6th, 2018
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Midway 9:00-10:15 **
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Loudon 11:00-12:40
FEBRUARY 7th, 2018
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William Blount 10:55-1:00
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Greenback 1:45-2:45 **
FEBRUARY 8th, 2018
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Maryville 9:00-10:30 **(tentative)
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Heritage 10:55-1:00 (tentative)
FEBRUARY 9th, 2018
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Jellico 9:15-10:15 **
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Campbell County 11:10-12:15
FEBRUARY 12th, 2018
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Harriman 9:00-10:30 **
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Rockwood 11:00-12:20
FEBRUARY 13th, 2018
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Tellico Plains 9:00-10:15 **
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McMinn Central 11:00-12:30
FEBRUARY 14th, 2018
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Meigs 8:45-10:00 **
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McMinn County 11:00-12:30
FEBRUARY 15th, 2018
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Sweetwater 8:45-10:00 **
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Sequoyah 10:30-12:45
FEBRUARY 16th, 2018
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Roane County 8:45-10:15 **
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Lenoir City 11:10-1:30
FEBRUARY 19th, 2018
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Morristown-Hamblen HS West 8:30-10:30 **
FEBRUARY 20th, 2018
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Morristown-Hamblen HS East 8:00-11:20 **
FEBRUARY 21st, 2018
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Pigeon Forge 9:00-10:00 **
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FEBRUARY 22nd, 2018
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Jefferson County 11:30-1:30 **
FEBRUARY 23rd, 2018
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Sevier County 8:20-11:00 **
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Northview Academy 11:20-1:30 **
NOTE: ** The students will be pulled out of class to attend the mini fair.
Unless indicated with the **, all other mini fairs will be set up in the lunchroom area.
Note: Due to limited space, institutions will need to share tables at many of the mini fairs.
APRIL 14th, 2018
– JUNIOR JUMPSTART PREVIEW DAY on the campus of TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY