Chattanooga State has an open door admission policy. The College is open to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or physical, mental or educational disability. Admissions requirements and procedures vary, depending on the student’s goals and classification.
Each category has its own requirements and procedures
The following apply to all applicants:
- Applicants should meet physical standards appropriate to their occupational choices. The College can reject anyone whose test scores, general character record, or physical condition do not predict collegiate success.
- An admission application is not complete until the Admissions Office has received all required documents. An applicant may be denied admission until all are received.
- Selective Service Requirements — Males between 18 and 26 must certify they have registered for the draft before they can register for classes.
- Effective July 1, 1998, all entering students born after 1956 may be asked to prove they have been immunized with two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines unless contraindicated because of pregnancy, allergy to a vaccine component, or other documented medical reason.
More information... - Effective July 1, 2003 - The General Assembly of the State of Tennessee mandates that each student matriculating for the first time be given information concerning hepatitis B infection.
The Hepatitis B Immunization Health History Form should be printed, completed and returned to the Admissions and Records Office. Registration must be restricted until the form is received.
In addition to the admission requirements/procedures listed above, some programs have extra requirements, procedures, and deadlines. See the specific program in the "Career Programs" section of the catalog for more information. If you wish to apply/enroll as an international student (F1 or M1 visa type) please view international student information.
You will find all Admission Forms in PDF format located in the left-hand drop down menu.