Frequently Asked Questions to the
Educational Planning and Advising Center

1. Who is my advisor and where can I find him or her?
2. Do I have to see my assigned advisor?
3. Do I need to bring anything with me when I meet with my advisor?
4. What is the difference between an AA, AS and an AAS degree?
5. What Chattanooga State classes will transfer to UTC and other four-year colleges/universities in Tennessee?
6. What is the difference between admission and registration?
7. How many credit hours are considered full time?
8. How do I register on the Web?
9. When does registration for next semester start?
10. What is an educational plan or academic plan?
11. I have questions about my major/career. Who do I need to see?
12. Can I double major?
13. What can I do if I am having academic problems in class?
14. Where do I go to drop my class?
15. Do I need to reapply for admission if I have previously attended classes at Chattanooga State?
16. How is the grade point average (GPA) calculated?
17. Where do I get information for my distance education classes?

1. Who is my advisor and where can I find him or her?
   Your advisor’s name is posted to your Web for Students account. Just log in and click on the “Advisor” hotlink, then go to “People Finder” on our Chattanooga State website to see contact information. You can also call the Advising Office at 697-4483.
    
2. Do I have to see my assigned advisor?
   Students are assigned to advisors based on their major and where they are in their degree program. For the best possible career and course information, you need to see your assigned advisor. If you have changed your major, call or come to the Advising Office for reassignment of advisors.
    
3. Do I need to bring anything with me when I meet with my advisor?
   Yes. You need to bring all documents, such as an Educational or Academic Plan, that you have previously completed with an advisor in a prior advising session. We recommend that you keep all of your advising related materials together in one folder, along with a sheet of paper to write down questions as they come to mind. If you are a new or transfer student, please bring copies of your college transcripts.
    
4. What is the difference between an AA, AS and an AAS degree?
   An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in a specialized area. The Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees are designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution.
    
5. What Chattanooga State classes will transfer to UTC and other four-year colleges/universities in Tennessee?
   On the Advising Center website, there is a transfer equivalency table that will tell you course per course what classes transfer to many state colleges and universities. For institutions not listed on this table, you will need to check the catalog of the intended transfer school and consult with an advisor at that school.
    
6. What is the difference between admission and registration?
   Admission is being admitted to the school. Registration is actually signing up for your classes on Web for Students.
   
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7. How many credit hours are considered fulltime?
   Twelve (12) credit hours are considered fulltime. Keep in mind, college students should spend 2 to 3 hours per week outside of class (reading, studying, writing, and preparing) for every hour they are in class. That means, a student carrying 12 credit hours can expect to spend 24 to 36 hours of studying outside of class plus the 12 hours they are in class – that’s why it is called “fulltime!”
    
8. How do I register on the Web?
   
   1. Go to the Chattanooga State website: www.chattanoogastate.edu
      
   2. Select Web for Students hotlink
      
   3. Click blue box that says Enter: Web for Students
      
   4. Select Enter Student Services to register and drop/add classes Student ID = social security number OR collegewide ID number; PIN = birth date in mmddyy format
      
   5. Click Login ** Web Advisement must be activated by an advisor before you can register or drop/add online**
      
   6. Select Course Sections to see available classes
      
   7. Select Drop/Add Classes to register or change your schedule
      
   8. Select Detailed Schedule to print your complete class schedule
      
   9. Click Exit to leave your personal Web for Students account
       
9. When does registration for next semester start?
   Consult the Chattanooga State Academic Calendar for important semester dates.
    
10. What is an educational plan or academic plan?
    The educational or academic plan is completed with your advisor and outlines the courses you will need to take each semester from the time the plan is completed until your graduation. If you must make a change in the plan, you need to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
     
11. I have questions about my major/career. Who do I need to see?
    The Advising Center will help you with questions about your major. The Career Planning and Counseling Center provides weekly career information sessions, and offers inventories and counseling services to help you decide on a career.
    
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12. Can I double major?
    A double major at Chattanooga State is only available in AAS degree programs. All requirements for each major must be met. The second major must include at least 20 hours not applied to the first major.
     
13. What can I do if I am having academic problems in class?
    The first line of contact should be with the instructor; the Math Center and the College Reading & Writing Center have free tutorial services for Chattanooga State students; the Career Planning and Counseling Center can suggest a tutor, or possible withdrawal if you feel you cannot retain the class.
     
14. Where do I go to drop my class?
    Students should talk with their instructor and advisor before dropping a class. If a decision is made to proceed with the drop, students then submit a Drop/Add form to the Admissions and Registration Office. Dropping developmental classes and complete withdrawals (dropping all of your classes for the semester) must be completed through Career Planning and Counseling. Consult the Academic Calendar for drop and withdrawal deadlines.
     
15. Do I need to reapply for admission if I have previously attended classes at Chattanooga State?
    A student previously enrolled at Chattanooga State who did not attend the immediate preceding term (summer excluded) must submit an application for readmission to the Admissions and Registration Office. This can be completed using the online application.
     
16. How is the grade point average (GPA) calculated?
    4.0 Scale A = 4 quality points B = 3 quality points C = 2 quality points D = 1 quality point F = 0 quality points

Sample of courses taken in a semester

EN 1010	A (4) x 3 credit hours = 12 quality points
PY 101	B (3) x 3 credit hours = 9 quality points
MATH 1710	C (2) x 3 credit hours = 6 quality points
HIST 2010	D (1) x 3 credit hours = 3 quality points
BIOL 1110	A (4) x 4 credit hours = 16 quality points
PHED 1140	B (3) x 2 credit hours = 6 quality points
18 credit hours	52 quality points
52 quality points divided by 18 credit hours = 2.89 GPA

 

17. Where do I get information for my distance education classes?
    The Center for Distributed Education conducts orientation sessions for online/hybrid courses. The schedule and additional information can be found at the CDE website, or you can call 697-4408 or 2592. Online Orientation Tutorials are also offered by the CDE, as is a Desire to Learn Helpline at 1-888-298-8566.

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