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BRIDGE PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2014–15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROGAM OVERVIEW
a. Program Goals & Learning Outcomes.....................................................................................................4
b. Program Contacts..........................................................................................................................................4
c. Rules & Guidelines......................................................................................................................................... 5
i. Program Requirements ............................................................................................................. 5
ii.Milestones ..................................................................................................................................... 5
iii. Student Conduct .........................................................................................................................6
iv.Holds ...............................................................................................................................................6
v.E-mail............................................................................................................................................... 7
vi.Appeals........................................................................................................................................... 7
vii. Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................. 7
viii. Tuition & Fees................................................................................................................................ 8
ix. Immunization Records................................................................................................................9
x.Housing...........................................................................................................................................9
xi.Dining..............................................................................................................................................9
xii. Parking & Transportation...........................................................................................................9
xiii. Student Life................................................................................................................................. 10
xiv. Students with Disabilities........................................................................................................ 10
d. Bridge Advisory Board................................................................................................................................11
e. Privacy of Student Records........................................................................................................................11
IIIADVISING
a. PSCC Division Street ..................................................................................................................................12
b. Academic Rigor ...........................................................................................................................................12
c. Learning Support Requirements .............................................................................................................12
d. Advising Strategies......................................................................................................................................13
IV
SUMMER 2014
a. FYS 100 ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
b. Foreign Language Placement Exam...................................................................................................... 14
c.Orientation..................................................................................................................................................... 14
d. Course work...................................................................................................................................................15
V
FALL 2014
a. Welcome Week.............................................................................................................................................15
b. Course work...................................................................................................................................................15
VI
SPRING 2015
a. Course Work..................................................................................................................................................16
b. Bridge Back to UT........................................................................................................................................16
VII
SUMMER 2015
a. Summer 2015.................................................................................................................................................16
VIIIAPPENDICES
a.Glossary..........................................................................................................................................................17
b. Student Resources (UT & PSCC)............................................................................................................ 20
b. FERPA Guidelines........................................................................................................................................22
b. Establishing an Authorized User.............................................................................................................23
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Dear Volunteers,
Congratulations on your acceptance into the Volunteer Bridge Program. On behalf of our faculty,
staff, students, and alumni, we welcome you to the University of Tennessee and Pellissippi State
Community College.
The Volunteer Bridge Program is designed to support a select group of promising prospective UT
students who would benefit from the combined academic support and opportunities of both UT and
PSCC. In this program, you have the opportunity to not only earn your admission to UT, but also build
the academic skills and success strategies necessary for you to thrive in college and beyond. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to your success and well-being, and we urge you to take advantage of all
of your resources at both institutions to make the most of your Volunteer Bridge Program experience.
As you join this community, we want you to understand what it means to be a part of the Volunteer
Bridge Program. The program serves as your bridge to UT, of course, but you also serve as a bridge
between our two institutions, acting as ambassadors for both schools and this program. You have a
unique opportunity to promote our shared values of academic excellence, civility, and engagement
across multiple campuses and in the greater Knoxville community, and we hope that you will use the
opportunities and resources that you have been given to embody these values to the fullest wherever
you are.
Congratulations again on taking the first steps towards becoming a graduate of the University of
Tennessee. We wish you all the best in your academic and personal endeavors and look forward to
seeing you progress through Pellissippi, UT, and beyond.
Welcome to the Class of 2018!
Sincerely,
Jimmy G. Cheek
L. Anthony Wise Jr.
ChancellorPresident
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Pellissippi State Community College
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PROGRAM GOALS & LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Volunteer Bridge Program is designed to serve as a bridge for students between UT and PSCC,
of course, but also to bridge the learning opportunities at both campuses and connect them with
student life at UT, creating a living and learning network to support seamless transition. As such,
Bridge students live together in one UT residence hall—unless commuting—and take certain courses
together to foster engagement and the sense of community that is crucial for a successful first-year
experience. Local students have the option to be commuter Bridge students, in accordance with UT’s
commuter policy for first-year students, but will enjoy the same support services and opportunities as
the non-commuter Bridge students in the living and learning community.
As a result of successful participation in the program, students will:
•engage in a body of course work to make progress towards their intended UT major and build a
strong foundation for future learning;
•develop the academic skills and success strategies necessary for a successful college experience,
including study skills, time management, goal setting, motivation, and more;
•be familiar with key support services at both PSCC and UT, and develop strategies for using those
services most effectively;
•demonstrate increased self knowledge and develop a strong identity as a UT student;
•develop skills for networking with organizations, peers, faculty, and staff, such that they are engaged in a strong, personalized community to support them through graduation; and
•seek opportunities for leadership and personal and academic growth.
PROGRAM CONTACTS
The primary contact for Bridge students, parents, and other interested parties is the Volunteer Bridge
Program Coordinator in the First-Year Studies Office at UT.
Jessie Abernathy
Volunteer Bridge Program Coordinator
Assistant Director, First-Year Studies
University of Tennessee
217 Greve Hall, Knoxville, TN 37916
[email protected]
865-974-3523
The Volunteer Bridge Program Coordinator can answer questions and address concerns about the program and UT and PSCC policies and can provide contact information for personnel at both institutions
to help with more specific concerns. In addition to logistical support, the coordinator offers academic
coaching and strategy sessions to help ensure Bridge students successfully complete the program and
transition smoothly to UT. The coordinator can also offer academic advising on a limited basis, but students are encouraged to develop a relationship with UT and PSCC advisors.
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Students and parents with more specific questions about PSCC policies, admissions, financial aid,
advising, etc., are also advised to communicate with the program contact at PSCC.
Aaron Overall
Enrollment Services
Pellissippi State Community College
157 Goins Administration Building (Hardin Valley Campus)
[email protected], [email protected]
865-694-6735
RULES & GUIDELINES
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
All non-commuter Bridge students are required to live together on UT’s campus in a designated
residence hall as part of the Volunteer Bridge Living and Learning Community while in the program.
Students who live with a parent or legal guardian within fifty miles of campus and within the state of
Tennessee have the option to commute.
Bridge students are required to adhere to all UT and PSCC campus policies and procedures, standards
of conduct, and academic policies and procedures. Bridge students are also expected to participate in
residence hall floor meetings (if applicable), advising, tutoring services, academic coaching sessions,
financial aid counseling, and all required Bridge meetings and events.
Bridge students are admitted to UT as non-degree seeking students. They then have a maximum of
four semesters to complete program requirements: second summer session, fall, spring, and the following summer (full, first, and/or second session). Students who begin the program in fall have only
three semesters (fall, spring, and summer) to complete requirements. By the end of summer 2015, a
Bridge student must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and 30 transferrable credit hours to guarantee
degree-seeking admission to UT for sophomore year and beyond.1
Students who do not meet these requirements by the end of summer 2015 will be removed from the
program and placed under holistic review for transfer admission by the UT Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. In addition, students who fail to make sufficient academic progress during the program
and students who face judicial penalties may be removed from the program. Removed students must
leave UT housing but can continue their studies at PSCC or another institution and pursue admission
to UT via an alternative transfer pathway.
MILESTONES
“Milestones” refers to standards that Bridge students should aspire to each semester to remain on
track to complete program requirements in the time allowed. Students who do not meet program
milestones by the end of each semester will be required to meet with Bridge Program personnel to
devise an academic success plan to get back on track. Students who fail to make sufficient academic
forward progress and miss multiple milestones may face removal from the program.
Please note that successful completion of the Bridge Program grants admission to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, but not to a
particular major. Students must apply for admission to the college they wish to join upon transferring to UT. Bridge students are not eligible
for direct admission programs in Nursing and Architecture.
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Milestones may vary somewhat based on a student’s particular circumstances and goals, but in general, students can expect to complete the program requirements of 30 transferrable credit hours with
at least a 2.5 GPA by the end of summer 2015 if they meet these milestones:
•Students attending second summer session should earn at least a 2.0 GPA in 4 to 7 credit hours,
including at least a “C” in any class that satisfies learning support requirements in English, reading, or math.
•By the end of fall semester, students should have earned at least 12 total transferrable credit hours
in the program with a 2.3 GPA or higher.
•By the end of spring semester, students should have earned at least 24 total transferrable credit
hours in the program with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Bridge students are expected to adhere to UT and PSCC policies related to student conduct. Students
who violate student conduct policies may face removal from the Bridge Program. Students who are
removed from the Bridge Program for any reason are no longer eligible to live in the residence halls at
UT. Further violation of student conduct policies may result in a student’s permanent dismissal from
PSCC and/or UT.
Students are expected to adhere to the student conduct policies of both UT and PSCC, as well as to
UT’s and PSCC’s standards of civility and community, at every campus. Information regarding disciplinary incidents at either campus will be shared between the UT Office of Student Conduct and
Community Standards and the PSCC dean of students. Additionally, off-campus incidents involving
UT students are reported to UT by the Knoxville Police Department.
Bridge students are expected to maintain academic integrity and not take part in cheating of any kind.
Bridge students—particularly those attending the Division Street campus—should be aware that they
represent UT and the Bridge Program at all times and that they are a sizable group of students at a
relatively small campus. One Bridge student’s behavior affects the perception of all Bridge students
and of the program. Bridge students should demonstrate civility and respect at their PSCC campus
and should manage themselves professionally in the classroom. Students who do otherwise may face
censure up to and including removal from the program.
HOLDS
Students may have holds put on their MyPellissippi and MyUTK accounts for various reasons; these
holds usually prevent registration and other activities (such as requesting football tickets). Common
reasons students might have a hold include owing the institution money (for unpaid bills, parking tickets, library fines, etc.), needing to meet with an advisor and/or academic coach, failure to complete
immunization requirements, and more.
Holds that prevent necessary registration activity and/or transcript requests can significantly impact a
student’s progress in the program, up to and including removal from the program if a student’s holds
prevent program administrators from conducting necessary activity on a student’s account. Bridge
students are expected to keep their MyUTK and MyPellissippi accounts cleared of holds that impact
registration and transcript requests.
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Some holds are for administrative purposes. For instance, Bridge students will have a “Stop File”
hold on their MyUTK accounts in fall, spring, and, if applicable, summer to prevent registration for UT
courses. Administrative holds do not adversely affect students.
E-MAIL
UT and PSCC send official notices and information to students via e-mail to students’ official UT or
PSCC e-mail addresses. Bridge students are expected to check both their UT and PSCC e-mail accounts at least once a day and are responsible for any information sent to them via e-mail at their
official UT or PSCC e-mail addresses.
APPEALS
Volunteer Bridge Program Removal Appeal
Students who are removed from the Bridge Program may appeal their removal on the basis of a
grade change or compelling personal circumstances. Students who wish to appeal their Bridge Program status must procure a Volunteer Bridge Program Removal Appeal Application from the Bridge
Program coordinator at UT. The Bridge Program Appeals Committee will meet to consider all appeals;
the appeals committee’s decision is considered final.
Students with an ongoing Bridge Program Removal Appeal may choose to remain in UT housing
while they await the outcome of their appeal; however, such students must leave UT housing if the
appeal is denied, and they may not receive complete reimbursement of their housing or dining fees
(see page 9).
Students removed from the Bridge Program as a result of student conduct violations will not have the
option to appeal the removal. Students who are suspended for a limited duration, such as one semester, and could return to the Bridge Program to complete requirements by the end of summer 2015
after serving the suspension can appeal to return to the program after the suspension is served.
Grade Appeals
Students who wish to appeal a grade in a course must follow the grade appeal procedure established
by the institution at which the course was taken (UT or PSCC). Grade changes and grade appeals
are at the discretion of the instructors and institutions involved and are not determined by Volunteer
Bridge Program personnel.
FINANCIAL AID
All financial aid for Bridge students must go through PSCC, including second summer session at UT.
Bridge students should list Pellissippi State Community College (school code: 012693) as their first
college of choice on both years’ FAFSA forms.
Bridge students who wish to receive federal financial aid will sign a consortium agreement with PSCC.
The consortium contract can be found under the “Financial Aid” tab in MyPellissippi or requested
from the PSCC Financial Aid Office. With this information, the PSCC financial aid staff will disburse
the student’s excess aid, if any, to the student, who is then responsible for paying fees to UT. The UT
staff will place the student in a deferment status based on the consortium agreement. Otherwise, the
student’s fees are due on the regular UT due dates.
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To receive financial aid, Bridge students should complete the following forms
•The 2013–14 FAFSA for summer 2014 aid. Note that this FAFSA must be submitted by June 30,
2014, before orientation and the beginning of second summer session. If this FAFSA is not submitted prior to Bridge orientation, it will not be possible for students to receive financial aid for
summer 2014.
• The 2014–15 FAFSA for fall 2014, spring 2015, and summer 2015 aid.
• The top section of the Consortium Agreement Contract.
Students who are eligible for the HOPE Scholarship for the 2014–15 academic year must submit a
2014–15 FAFSA to apply. For the first year, Bridge students receiving the HOPE will qualify for the
amount for non-residential community college students; after transferring to UT, Bridge students
with the HOPE will qualify for the higher amount. The HOPE Scholarship does not cover 2014 summer
enrollment.
TUITION & FEES
Students who begin the program in second summer session 2014 are responsible for UT tuition, fees,
and housing for that semester. Non-commuter students who wish to keep a vehicle on campus will
also need to purchase a summer non-commuter parking pass; commuter students parking on campus
should purchase a commuter parking pass.
For fall 2014, spring 2015, and summer 2015, students are responsible for PSCC tuition and fees, as
well as select UT student services and program fees. Commuter students are required to pay select
UT fees even if they do not expect to use on-campus services, such as the Student Health Center,
TRECS, student support services, etc.; commuter students are encouraged to take advantage of their
opportunities as Bridge students, including use of UT student facilities and services. Non-commuter
students who keep a vehicle on UT’s campus must purchase a non-commuter parking pass; commuter
students should purchase a commuter pass. No parking pass is required for PSCC.
•Bridge students will not be assessed the UT facilities fee or UT study abroad scholarship fee while
taking course work at PSCC. However, Bridge students are assessed a Bridge Program fee of $175
per semester.
•Non-commuter Bridge students will be assessed a one-time $50 fee in fall 2014 for participation
in a living and learning community.
Current tuition and fee information for UT can be found at onestop.utk.edu/tuition and for PSCC at
www.pstcc.edu/finance/cashier/fees.php. All current tuition and fees are subject to any changes
approved by the UT Board of Trustees and/or the Tennessee Board of Regents (PSCC) prior to the
beginning of a term.
Bridge students are responsible for paying all requisite tuition/fees to each institution. Students receiving excess financial aid from PSCC are responsible for collecting their excess aid and applying it to
any outstanding balance at UT.
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IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
All Bridge students attending second summer session at UT and/or non-commuter students must
meet or waive the following UT Student Health Center immunization requirements:
•Measles, Mumps and
Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (“Chickenpox”)
•Meningitis
• Hepatitis B
•Tuberculosis
Before orientation, Bridge students will receive a packet in the mail detailing these requirements and
how they can be fulfilled. Bridge students who do not complete their immunization requirements will
have a hold placed on their enrollment until they have either met the immunization requirements or
have initiated and/or continued the immunization process for the multi-injection immunizations. To
avoid enrollment problems, immunizations should be received at the Student Health Center before
the first day of classes.
PSCC also requires students to meet or waive immunization requirements for Varicella and MMR.
Bridge students are responsible for submitting this information to PSCC prior to the start of fall 2014
classes. Students may request that this information be released to PSCC by UT Student Health Center
as well. Please note that PSCC waives the MMR requirement for students who graduated from a
Tennessee high school.
HOUSING
All non-commuter Bridge students are required to live in UT campus housing and room with other
Bridge students as members of a living and learning community. During the program, Volunteer
Bridge students will live in Massey Hall. Information on Massey Hall can be found at housing.utk.edu.
For non-commuter students, the Volunteer Bridge Program is what is known as a living and learning
community, which means students live together in UT campus housing and share common academic
experiences and engagement activities. UT offers a variety of these communities, offering distinctive opportunities for first-year students to connect with classmates, develop valuable skills, become
involved in campus life and ultimately develop skills necessary to be both a successful UT student
and a successful leader. For more information on living and learning communities at UT, visit
housing.utk.edu/llc.
DINING
Bridge students are not required to purchase a meal plan from Volunteer Dining. Bridge students who
wish to purchase a meal plan can choose any of the plans listed at www.utdining.com. PSCC does not
offer meal plans, but meals can be purchased at each campus with cash or credit.
Non-commuter students will sign up for a meal plan (or waive the meal plan) when signing their
contract with University Housing. Note that this meal plan selection is part of a binding contract,
and a meal plan cannot be canceled once purchased. Students should research their meal plan options carefully before signing up for one. Once purchased, a meal plan can be changed—up to a
certain date each semester—but not canceled.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Non-commuter Bridge students who wish to keep a vehicle on UT’s campus must purchase a noncommuter parking pass for summer 2014—if attending second summer session—and another noncommuter parking pass for fall/spring. Commuter Bridge students should purchase commuter passes.
PSCC does not require a parking pass.
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Bridge students are responsible for their own transportation to and from PSCC campuses. Students
can drive or carpool with classmates. Although it will not match class schedules exactly, the Knoxville
Area Transit (KAT) system is a good option for students attending the Magnolia Avenue and Division
Street campuses. Bus service does not extend to PSCC’s Hardin Valley, Blount County, or Strawberry
Plains locations. Students should carefully consider their transportation options when determining
which PSCC campus to attend. Unless a student has a compelling reason to attend an alternative
PSCC campus, it is recommended that all non-commuter students register for classes at Division
Street to take advantage of the convenient location and bus service.
STUDENT LIFE
Volunteer Bridge Program students have both UT and PSCC student IDs, as well as UT and PSCC
NetIDs. By paying student services fees at both institutions, Bridge students have full access to library
privileges, student computer facilities, tutoring and other student support services, and recreational
facilities at both institutions. Bridge students are able to purchase student tickets to UT football
games and other athletic and entertainment events. Bridge students are also able to participate in
ROTC on the UT campus. PSCC offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations that Bridge students
can join while enrolled in the Bridge Program.
While Bridge students have unrestricted access to most UT student facilities and opportunities, some
organizations and opportunities are not available to Bridge students while in the program2, including:
•Pride of the Southland Marching Band and other UT instrumental or vocal ensemble groups.
Bridge students cannot participate in these organizations until they officially transfer to UT. However, Bridge students are eligible to participate in instrumental and vocal ensemble groups at the
PSCC Hardin Valley campus.
•UT fraternities and sororities. Bridge students cannot pledge a fraternity or sorority at UT until officially transferring to UT (sophomore year).
•Some club sports and other recreational organizations. Bridge students’ eligibility for club sports
is determined on an individual basis. Bridge students who are interested in playing for a
RecSports club should contact the club organizers to determine their eligibility.
Volunteer Bridge Program students have full access to all student support services at UT and PSCC.
Please see Appendix B for more information.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Bridge students with disabilities should contact the disability services offices at both UT and PSCC. The
UT Office of Disability Services can be contacted at 865-974-6087 or [email protected] and the PSCC Office
of Disability Services can be contacted at 865-539-7218 or [email protected].
Bridge students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to register with ODS at both UT and PSCC
before beginning the program, or as soon as possible after the program begins. Students who register with ODS are not required to use any accommodations offered, and it is the student’s prerogative
whether to notify instructors or other personnel of the disability. Registering with ODS and submitting all required paperwork simply means that if a student wishes to activate accommodations at any
point in the semester, she or he can do so in a timely fashion.
UT and PSCC’s offices of Disability Services cannot share private student information with one another. Bridge students must register at each office separately.
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Please note that these restrictions are imposed by external governing bodies, not by UT or PSCC policy.
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BRIDGE ADVISORY BOARD
The Bridge Advisory Board is a student organization comprised of current and former Bridge students and a graduate teaching assistant as the advisor. The purpose of the board is to provide Bridge
students with an outlet to voice their concerns about the program in order to help improve it and
promote student success. Furthermore, the board assists in programming activities to help build a
community amongst the students.
Advisory board members are expected to lead the Bridge students by example. They must maintain
a 2.5 GPA or higher, avoid judicial infractions, and serve as ambassadors of the Bridge Program by
exhibiting civility and respect to all at UT and PSCC. Board members who fail to meet these standards
may face removal from the board.
Bridge students interested in serving on the Bridge Advisory Board should contact the advisor. For
more information, go to bridge.utk.edu/bridge-advisory-board.
PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS
By accepting their invitation into the Volunteer Bridge Program, students authorize the release of
information between relevant staff and offices at PSCC and UT in the following areas:
•Admissions records
•Financial aid records
•Bursar’s/Cashier’s records
•Immunization records
•Disciplinary records
•Academic records
Students who wish for UT and PSCC to release confidential academic, financial, and/or disciplinary
information to designated parents or other parties outside of UT/PSCC must sign a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) waiver at each institution. Without FERPA waivers on file, UT and
PSCC staff cannot offer any private information about a student to parents. It is a student’s prerogative whether to sign the FERPA waiver, and students may revoke the FERPA waiver at any time. See
Appendix C for a description of the various FERPA waivers available and how to submit them.
Students are strongly encouraged to add one or more parents or legal guardians as an authorized
user on their MyUTK and MyPellissippi accounts. Authorized users have access to financial information
only and can pay students’ bills. Assigning someone as an authorized user on MyUTK also serves as a
financial FERPA waiver at UT for that individual.
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ADVISING
PSCC DIVISION STREET CAMPUS
Volunteer Bridge students can register at any PSCC campus they like. However, Bridge students living
on UT’s campus are encouraged to register for courses at the Division Street campus. The Division
Street campus is closest to UT and offers the most transportation options. In addition, Bridge students will be offered specialized advising at this location, and the Bridge Program coordinator will
hold weekly office hours there, as well as at UT. Thus, non-commuter Bridge students should only
schedule courses at another PSCC campus if they have compelling reason for doing so and have consulted their advisor and/or the Bridge Program coordinator.
Commuter Bridge students are encouraged to register at the campus most convenient to them. There
will be a session covering the various campuses at orientation to better enable commuter students to
make that decision.
ACADEMIC RIGOR
Volunteer Bridge Program students should be prepared for an academically rigorous experience
throughout the program. Students who think that community college course work is less difficult than
the course work at a four-year institution will face great challenges in adjusting to the level of academic
expectations at PSCC. The same is true for students who assume that success with a light summer load
at UT will easily translate into success with a full schedule at PSCC. in the fall and spring. Bridge students who are not prepared to prioritize their academics and invest significant time and effort into their
course work each semester are at great risk of failing to successfully complete the program.
Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor(s), Bridge Program personnel, instructors,
and other academic resources at both UT and PSCC to ensure satisfactory academic progress through
the program and beyond.
LEARNING SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students with an ACT sub-score (or equivalent) that falls into the learning support range in English,
reading, or math will need to satisfy learning support requirements before being able to access the
full range of courses offered at PSCC. A sub-score below an 18 in English, 19 in math, and 19 in reading
is considered learning support level. Students with a learning support sub-score in English, reading,
or math must satisfy learning support requirements before beginning PSCC coursework in Fall 2014.
Students who do not do so may be removed from the program.
To satisfy learning support requirements, students can:
•Take a PSCC-approved placement test and place into college-level course work in the subject.
•Complete learning support course work at PSCC or another institution. (Note: This course work
does not transfer to UT.)
•Attend second summer session 2014 at UT and take a class that will satisfy learning support
requirements. For instance, a student with an English ACT subscore below 18 could take English
101, a student with a reading subscore below 19 could take public speaking, and a student with a
math subscore below 19 could take Math 119 or Math 113. This option is most highly recommended,
as it allows students to satisfy learning support requirements before beginning PSCC course work
and have second summer session courses taken count towards the requisite 30 transferrable
credit hours needed to satisfy Bridge Program requirements.
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ADVISING STRATEGIES
Preparing for Advising
To get the most out of an advising session, it is important for students to be co-creators of their academic plans, not simply a passive participant in the process. Students who strategize for their advising appointments in order to set themselves up for success with an optimal schedule are much more
likely to be successful at the college level. To best prepare for an advising session with a UT or PSCC
advisor, students should:
1. Understand degree requirements of colleges and majors they are considering.
2. Know UT’s and PSCC’s advising policies.
3. Schedule advising appointments early and be prompt for advising appointments.
4. Review the curriculum before advising appointments.
5.Explore UT and PSCC resources, such as UT Career Services and PSCC Student Counseling Services.
6. Be aware of drop/add deadlines and additional institutional requirements.
7. Read course descriptions to be aware of any prerequisites and corequisites.
8. Prepare a list of questions and talking points to discuss with their advisors.
9. Know what courses are being offered by reviewing the timetable via MyUTK and MyPSCC.
10. Review their DARS report (if applicable).
11. Familiarize themselves with the Transfer Equivalency Table and UT and PSCC academic catalogs.
12.Familiarize themselves with the electronic registration process and add any questions they have
about how to register via MyUTK or MyPellissippi to their list of questions and talking points (see 8).
In addition, students should be sure to provide any transcripts for previous college-level work (including dual-enrollment classes), as well as any college credit received for AP work and other programs
to both UT and PSCC. Students who have tested out of or are exempt from any course for any reason
should also make that information known. It is crucial that advisors have the most current information about students’ academic history so they can help students make the best scheduling choices.
If official transcripts have not yet been received by the institution, students should bring unofficial
transcripts with them to the advising session.
Other Advising Strategies
Bridge students who attend second summer session 2014 will be advised and registered for summer
classes based on their individual needs. When registering for fall 2014 and spring 2015 course work at
PSCC, Bridge students are advised to:
•Avoid registering for both a math and a natural sciences course in the first term, unless planning
to major in a natural science or other rigorous program such as engineering.
•Complete at least one transferrable math class while at PSCC.
•If beginning a course sequence at PSCC (eg: Biology 1010 and 1020), complete that course
sequence at PSCC.
•Register for 15 transferrable credit hours in fall and spring.
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SUMMER 2014
Bridge students have the option of beginning the program in second summer session 2014 or in fall
2014. Students are strongly encouraged to begin in the summer, as it allows an easier adjustment to
UT, smoother transition to college life, and the opportunity to get a head start on the 30 transferrable credit hours required for completion of the Bridge Program. In particular, students with learning
support test scores in English, reading, or math are encouraged to attend second summer session, as
successful completion of second summer session course work at UT before beginning PSCC course
work in the fall will not only satisfy requirements, but also count towards the 30 credit hours needed
to complete the program.
BRIDGE FYS 100
FYS 100 is a zero-credit-hour, Satisfactory/No Credit course all first-year students at UT are required
to take. This online course contains academic success and engagement activities designed to help
students make a successful transition to college and connect them to resources that will contribute to
their success during their first year.
Volunteer Bridge Program students will be enrolled in a targeted FYS 100 section that reflects the
unique nature of the program. Instead of reading UT’s Life of the Mind common-reading book over
the summer, Bridge students will read the book chosen for PSCC’s common reading experience in fall.
Most components of the Bridge FYS 100 course will be identical to the FYS 100 course experienced
by other first-year UT students; however, those components dealing with the UT Life of the Mind book
(including discussion groups and certain Welcome Week activities) will be replaced with information
and activities designed to prepare Bridge students for the unique challenges and opportunities of the
program and information about resources and policies at both PSCC and UT.
After confirming enrollment in the program—by submitting the Bridge Confirmation Form by the
specified due date—students will receive information regarding when and how to access the online
Bridge FYS 100 course site (via online.utk.edu). The course will be available beginning in June and
can be fully completed online.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM
Bridge students are encouraged to take UT’s foreign language placement exam in summer 2014. Even
though Bridge students taking a foreign language in their first year will do so at PSCC, which does
not require a language placement exam, it is still a good idea to take UT’s placement exam prior to
orientation. This is because any Bridge student who scores a 275 or higher on the language placement exam and subsequently passes intermediate-level language at PSCC is eligible for 6 credit hours
of additional language credit at UT (for the elementary-level language courses skipped).
Students who take the foreign language placement exam and score a 275 or higher should notify the
Bridge Program coordinator to ensure that they receive the proper language credit upon degreeseeking admission to UT.
ORIENTATION
Bridge students attend a specialized orientation session in summer that focuses on helping students
navigate both UT and PSCC and demonstrating what students can expect in their first year. Much
emphasis will be placed on academic success strategies and the rewards and challenges students can
expect over the course of their Bridge experience.
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Bridge orientation will take place from June 30 to July 1, 2014. All Bridge students are required to
attend this orientation event, whether beginning the program in summer or fall. Any student who
cannot attend orientation should notify the Bridge Program coordinator immediately.
Bridge orientation will be held on both the UT and PSCC campuses. Students who have not already
registered for fall classes can meet with PSCC advisors at orientation or schedule a later appointment.
Area students should complete fall registration with PSCC advisors prior to orientation.
Bridge students should register for orientation as soon as possible after confirming their enrollment in
the program; more information about orientation will be sent to students upon receipt of their Program Confirmation Form. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend orientation. There is a $150 fee
for students and a $50 fee per guest to attend.3
COURSE WORK
Students who begin Bridge course work in second summer session at UT will be scheduled for
courses best suited to their academic needs and major interests. Students will be placed in two
general education courses and a one-hour FYS 101 course. Students with learning support needs will
be placed in courses that will satisfy learning support requirements at PSCC. Students in a course in
a learning support area must pass the course with a “C” or higher or otherwise satisfy PSCC learning
support requirements to continue in the program.
When confirming their enrollment in the program, students will indicate whether they wish to begin in
second summer session or fall and indicate their major interest, if any. Students beginning in second
summer session will be advised and registered for second summer session courses as soon as possible after enrollment is confirmed. Area students will be advised locally, and students who are out of
the area will be advised remotely, via e-mail or telephone.
FALL 2014
WELCOME WEEK
The purpose of Welcome Week (August 16–24, 2014) at UT is to provide a comprehensive and dynamic array of activities for incoming students during the fall semester. These activities are designed
to ensure freshmen every opportunity to connect to the institution and meet their peers, faculty, and
staff. The wide array of activities includes social, academic, and networking opportunities.
Bridge students are welcome to participate in all Welcome Week events. However, some Welcome
Week activities are not applicable to Volunteer Bridge students (such as the Life of the Mind discussions and sorority/fraternity recruitment). In place of those activities, alternate programming will be
provided.
Students can move (back) into Massey Hall on August 16, 2014.
COURSE WORK
All fall 2014 course work will be taken at PSCC. Students will meet with their PSCC advisors before
or during orientation to select and register for their fall courses. Students must register for at least 12
credit hours.
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Bridge students will also attend regular meetings with Bridge Program personnel throughout the
semester. Students who fail to do so, or who make insufficient academic progress, may be removed
from the program.
SPRING 2015
COURSE WORK
All spring 2015 course work will be taken at PSCC. Students will meet with their PSCC advisors during
fall semester to select and register for their courses. Students must register for at least 12 credit hours.
Bridge students will also attend regular meetings with Bridge Program personnel throughout the
semester. Students who fail to do so, or who make insufficient academic progress, may be removed
from the program.
Students who have earned 30 transferrable credit hours in the Bridge Program with a 2.5 GPA or
higher by the end of spring will be enrolled as degree-seeking students at UT and be eligible to register for UT classes in summer or fall 2015.
BRIDGE BACK TO UT
In March 2015, Bridge students will engage in “Bridge Back to UT,” an orientation event designed to
prepare students for their transfer from PSCC back to UT after spring or summer 2015. At this event,
Bridge students will plan for their advising sessions (to register for summer and/or fall 2015 course
work at UT), learn of new opportunities open to them as sophomores at UT, and prepare for the coming term(s).
SUMMER 2015
Bridge students who have remaining requirements to fulfill to meet program requirements may continue in the program through summer 2015 by taking course work at PSCC and, if needed, continuing
to live in Massey Hall. Students who have not completed 30 transferrable credit hours with a 2.5 GPA
or higher by the end of summer 2015 will be removed from the program. These students will undergo
holistic review for transfer admission by the UT Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who do
not meet Bridge requirements and are not accepted as transfer applicants to UT can remain enrolled
at PSCC or another institution and continue to work toward transfer admission to UT.
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APPENDIX A
GLOSSARY
Academic Advisor
An academic advisor helps students understand
their degree requirements, select a schedule of
courses each semester, and refer students to the
appropriate source of the information they need
to be successful. Advisors are knowledgeable
about institutional policies and can help students
learn to make decisions about their college
experience. Advisors can also help students investigate degree programs and careers and can
assist with questions about transfer course work,
prerequisites, and other academic concerns.
Bridge students have access to advisors at both
UT and PSCC and are encouraged to consult
with both before registering for courses, selecting a major, and more.
Academic Coach
An academic coach helps students personalize
their education and establish strong strategies
for academic success. Academic coaches can
help with time management, goal-setting and
motivation, test-taking strategies, study skills,
reading, writing and note-taking strategies, and
more. The Volunteer Bridge Program coordinator
is an academic coach dedicated specifically to
the Bridge students to ensure that they successfully complete program requirements, transfer to
UT, and thrive.
Authorized User
Students can set up authorized users on their
MyUTK and MyPellissippi accounts, allowing
those users to access financial information and
pay bills on the accounts. See Appendix D for
more information.
Blackboard
Blackboard is UT’s platform for online learning.
Bridge students will take FYS 100 through Blackboard during the summer. Bridge students taking second summer session course work at UT
will use Blackboard in their classes. Blackboard
can be accessed at online.utk.edu. Students
need their UT NetID and password to access
Blackboard.
Bridge GPA
A Bridge student’s “Bridge GPA” is his or her
combined GPA from all work done as a Bridge
student at UT and PSCC. It does not include any
college credit completed outside of the Bridge
Program.
Commuter Student
A commuter student is a student who lives off
campus. At UT, all first-year students must live
on campus unless commuting from the home
of a parent or legal guardian within 50 miles
of UT’s campus and within the state of Tennessee. Bridge students meeting these criteria have
the option to be commuter students. Bridge
students not meeting these criteria must be
non-commuter students and live on campus in
Massey Hall.
Course Load
The average course load for a semester is 15 to
16 credit hours. Students registered for at least
12 hours (fall and spring) are considered fulltime. Bridge students are expected to register
for at least 12 credit hours in fall and spring but
encouraged to register for at least 15 hours.
Credit Hours
Refers to the number of credits or units earned
by successfully completing a course. This is approximately equal to the number of hours the
class meets per week. Students must earn a “D”
or better in a course to earn credit hours that will
count towards a degree at UT.
Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
D2L is PSCC’s platform for online learning, similar to Blackboard at UT. Bridge students’ PSCC
courses may have an associated D2L component. D2L can be accessed at elearn.pstcc.edu.
Students need their PSCC NetID and password
to access D2L.
FERPA
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act, which protects students’ privacy.
UT and PSCC staff are not allowed to share any
information about students with parents or
other interested parties unless students submit a
FERPA waiver permitting the institution to share
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academic, financial, and/or disciplinary records
with the designated individual. Bridge students
are strongly encouraged to submit at least a
financial FERPA waiver for a parent or legal
guardian at UT and PSCC. See Appendix C for
more information.
Hall Director
A hall director is in charge of a residence hall
(dormitory), directly supervising undergraduate
resident assistants and other hall staff. Hall directors and resident assistants are great resources
for students with questions or concerns, and for
students seeking campus activities and opportunities. The housing staff working with Bridge students are also knowledgeable about the Bridge
Program and can help with Bridge-specific
inquiries. The hall director at Massey Hall, where
non-commuter Bridge students live during the
program, is Kristina Klamm ([email protected]).4
Hold
Students may have holds put on their MyPellissippi and MyUTK accounts for various reasons;
these holds usually prevent registration and other activities, such as requesting football tickets.
Some holds are for administrative purposes. For
instance, Bridge students will have a “stop file”
hold on their MyUTK accounts in fall and spring
to prevent registration for UT courses. Administrative holds do not adversely affect students.
A student may have other holds, however, that
it are the student’s responsibility to clear. Common reasons students might have a hold include
owing the institution money (for unpaid Bursar’s
bills, parking tickets, library fines, etc.), needing
to meet with an advisor and/or academic coach,
failure to complete immunization requirements,
and more. Bridge students who are concerned
about a hold should contact the Bridge Program
coordinator to discuss the matter.
Living & Learning Community
UT offers a variety of living and learning communities, which provide distinctive opportunities for
first-year students to connect with classmates,
develop valuable skills, become involved in
campus life, and ultimately develop skills neces4
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sary to be both a successful UT student and a
successful leader. The Volunteer Bridge Program
is one such living and learning community for
non-commuter students.
Milestone
A milestone refers to a standard by which to
measure progress. When we talk about “milestones” for the Bridge Program, we mean the
academic standards Bridge students should
meet by the end of each semester to remain
on track to complete program requirements in
the time allowed. Students who fail to achieve
milestones will be required to meet with Bridge
Program personnel to devise an academic success plan to get back on track. Students who
make insufficient academic forward progress
and miss multiple milestones may face removal
from the program.
MyPellissippi
MyPellissippi is a secure portal that provides
PSCC students, faculty and staff both intranet
and Internet services and allows them to stay
connected to all things related to their role at
PSCC. It also provides easy access to online
courses, grades, campus announcements, and
more. Students register for course work, pay
bills, and conduct other PSCC activities via MyPellissippi. Students need their PSCC NetID and
password to access the site.
MyUTK
MyUTK is an online portal for UT faculty, staff,
and students. Via MyUTK, students can access
registration, academic links, VolCard balances,
course schedules, announcements, and more.
Bridge students will register for their summer
and fall 2015 courses via MyUTK. Students need
their UT NetID and password to access the site.
NetID
The first part of a student’s UT e-mail address
is the student’s UT NetID, and the first part of a
student’s PSTCC e-mail address is the student’s
PSCC NetID. A student’s NetID is used each
semester to register for courses, log into UT and
PSCC e-mail accounts, sign onto MyPelissippi
and MyUTK, and sign on to Blackboard (UT) and
D2L (PSCC). Students’ NetID passwords periodically expire for all portals except MyPellissippi.
Bridge students are strongly encouraged to keep
UT and PSCC passwords current and identical
to each other, and to change both UT and PSCC
passwords at the same time.
Non-Commuter Student
In short, a non-commuter is a student who lives
on campus and thus does not commute to classes. Although Bridge students living on campus
do technically commute to classes (at PSCC),
they are still designated non-commuters (and
issued non-commute” parking passes) because
they live in UT housing.
One Stop
One Stop is an office at UT that assists students
with registrar, bursar, and financial aid services.
One Stop provides knowledgeable, friendly, and
convenient service on the ground floor of Hodges
Library, as well as online access. If using One
Stop, Bridge students should always be sure to
identify themselves as members of the Bridge
Program to avoid confusion. Some questions are
best answered by Bridge Program staff, so Bridge
students should consider the Bridge Program coordinator and PSCC Bridge Program contact their
first resources when needing assistance.
Transferrable Hours
Transferrable hours refers to credit hours earned
at PSCC with a “D” or better in a class that
transfers to UT. 800-level courses at PSCC are
not included in a Bridge student’s transferrable
hours, nor are courses taken prior to joining the
Bridge Program, such as AP or dual-enrollment
courses. To determine whether a course is
transferrable, students should consult their advisor or the Transfer Equivalency Table. Second
summer session classes taken at UT and passed
with a “D”or higher are also included in Bridge
students’ transferrable hours. Note that some
courses in which a “D” is earned will transfer
in to UT but will not count towards a student’s
general education or degree requirements at UT.
Bridge students should strive to earn a “C” or
better in all classes and should discuss any “D”
with their advisors to determine the best course
of action.
Prerequisite
A course to be completed or a level of skill or
knowledge to be demonstrated before a student
may enroll in a particular course or degree program or associate with a particular college.
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APPENDIX B
STUDENT RESOURCES (UT & PSCC)
Helpful PSCC Resources
The primary contact for PSCC-specific
questions is Aaron Overall (see page 5).
Division Street Campus
3435 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919
865-971-5200
pstcc.edu/division_street
Hardin Valley Learning Center
Free tutoring available in most subjects
865-539-7079
pstcc.edu/learn
Pelissippi Library (Division Street)
Educational Resources Center, Room 208
865-971-5254
pstcc.edu/division_street/library
Hardin Valley Advising & Curriculum Services
Visit website for info on other campuses.
Goins Administration Building, Room 123
865-694-6556
[email protected]
pstcc.edu/departments/
curriculum_and_instruction
Student Counseling Services
(Academic/Career/Personal)
Main Campus:
Goins Administration Building, Room 128
865-694-6480
pstcc.edu/departments/studev
Division Street:
Rhoda Stone, Room 114, 865-971-5218
Division Street Learning Center
Free tutoring available in many subjects.
Educational Resources Center, Room 208
865-971-5231
pstcc.edu/division_street/learnctr
Tutor.com (Online)
Online tutoring & writing service.
Tutors available 24/7 in most subjects.
pstcc.edu/online/student/tutoringinfo
Pellissippi Library (Hardin Valley)
Educational Resources Center
865-694-6516
pstcc.edu/library
IT Support Center HelpDesk
Visit website for tutorials & other resources.
Text: 66746 (start message with “pstech”)
865-694-6537
[email protected]
pstcc.edu/departments/itsc/desk.html
Student Life & Recreation
Goins Administration Building, Room 143
865-694-6542
[email protected]
pstcc.edu/departments/student_life
Office of Financial Aid
Visit website for info on other campuses.
Goins Administration
Building, Room 101C
865-694-6400
Division Street: 865-971-5200
[email protected]
pstcc.edu/financial_aid
OTHER HELPFUL
LINKS
MyPellissippi:
mypellissippi.pstcc.edu
D2L: elearn.pstcc.edu
PSCC e-mail:
https://owa.pstcc.edu/
owa
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Helpful UT Resources
The primary contact for Bridge and UT-specific
questions is Jessie Abernathy (see page 4).
Writing Center
HSS, Room 212 & Hodges Library Commons
865-974-2611
[email protected]
writingcenter.utk.edu
Math Tutorial Center
Ayres, Room G012
865-974-4266 / 865-974-2461
[email protected]
www.math.utk.edu/MTC
Physics Tutorial Center
Physics Building, Room 201
865-974-3342 / 865-974-8952
[email protected]
www.phys.utk.edu/tutorial_center
Chemistry Tutorial Center
Buehler Hall, Room 513
865-974-3141
[email protected]
www.chem.utk.edu
Student Success Center
Tutoring & more.
Greve Hall (821 Volunteer Blvd), Room 324
865-974-6641
[email protected]
studentsuccess.utk.edu
Counseling Center
1800 Volunteer Boulevard
865-974-2196
[email protected]
counselingcenter.utk.edu
Office of Disability Services
2227 Dunford Hall
865-974-6087
[email protected]
ods.utk.edu
Student Activities Office
Including TeamVOLS
University Center, Room 305
865-974-5455
activities.utk.edu
One Stop Express Student Services
Hodges Library, Ground Floor
865-974-1111
onestop.utk.edu
First-Year Studies Office
Jessie Abernathy, Bridge Program Coordinator
1817 Melrose Avenue
865-974-9197
[email protected]: myutk.utk.edu
Blackboard: online.utk.edu
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Free tutoring for all students,
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
One-on-one tutoring available on limited basis.
1800 Melrose Avenue
865-974-6861
multicultural.utk.edu
Career Services
Dunford Hall, Room 100
865-974-5435
[email protected]
career.utk.edu
OTHER HELPFUL
LINKS
MyUTK: my.utk.edu
Blackboard:
online.utk.edu
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APPENDIX C
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
What is FERPA?
FERPA provides for confidentiality of student records. FERPA means that faculty and staff at UT and
PSCC cannot provide any academic, financial, personal, or disciplinary information about a student to
an outside party, even that student’s parent or guardian, without a FERPA waiver. If we do not have a
FERPA waiver on file for a student, then we cannot offer any specific information about that student
to anyone other than those with need-to-know status within the institution (or between UT and PSCC,
as Bridge students allow the sharing of information between the two institutions).
What is a FERPA waiver?
A FERPA waiver is a consent form in which students designate a person or persons with whom
private information can be shared. For instance, a student could sign a FERPA waiver allowing the
institution to share specific academic information with his mother, or a student could sign a FERPA
waiver allowing the institution to share specific financial information with her father. Students designate specific individuals with whom info can be shared. Signing a FERPA waiver is entirely at the
student’s discretion, and the student can revoke the waiver at any time.
How do students submit a FERPA waiver?
Here’s where it gets a little complicated, as there are different processes and different kinds of FERPA
waivers at UT and PSCC.
Submitting a FERPA Waiver at PSCC
To submit a FERPA waiver at PSCC, students simply need to go to the Office of Admissions and Records (or, if at a satellite campus, to the main office) to sign and submit the waiver. This waiver must
be signed and submitted in person, and a photo ID may be required. At PSCC, there’s just one FERPA
waiver form via which students can elect to release academic and/or financial records.
Submitting a FERPA waiver at UT
1.Financial Records: If a student wants to release financial information to someone, she or he may
do so through MyUTK (my.utk.edu). Students will choose “View/Pay Fees” and then the tab
labeled “Authorize Users” to give consent to an individual to view the student’s account information and make payments on the student’s behalf. Adding an authorized user is the student’s
written consent to give others the ability to access his or her account information.
2.Academic Records: Students can grant access to parents or guardians using the FERPA
Academic Record Release online by going to MyUTK and choosing “FERPA Academic Release
Form” located in the “Academic Links” box on the main page. Completing the form will provide
access to the student’s academic records for a period of one (1) year or until revoked by the student. The form requires the name of the person(s) to whom consent is given and a secret word
to verify that person’s identity.
3. Disciplinary Records: Consent forms are available for the student to complete and sign.
Parents who want UT and PSCC staff to be able to talk freely to them about their student’s academic
progress and financial status should ensure that their student submits the PSCC FERPA waiver (with
both academic and financial records selected) in person to the PSCC Office of Admissions and Records; submits a UT FERPA Academic Release Form via MyUTK; and establishes the parent as an
authorized user on the student’s MyUTK account. Students are encouraged to establish parents as
authorized users on their MyPellissippi account as well (see Appendix D).
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APPENDIX D
ESTABLISHING AN AUTHORIZED USER
Students who wish their parents or guardians to be able to discuss financial matters with UT and PSCC
staff, and to be able to go online to access and pay students’ bills, should set up their parents/guardians
as authorized users on both their MyUTK and MyPellissippi accounts.
Setting up and Authorized User in MyUTK*
*Note: Mac users should log in to MyUTK using Firefox.
1. Log in to MyUTK (my.utk.edu) with UT NetID and password .
2. Select Student under “Other Roles”.
3. Under “UTK Student Registration Links,” select “View/Pay Fees”.
4. Click on “Authorized Users”.
5. Complete “Add Authorized User”, then click “Continue”.
6. Read FERPA agreement, click on “I agree,” and then click “Continue”.
7.The parent will then receive an e-mail with the Parent Portal URL and a second e-mail with their
initial password. They will be instructed to change the initial password when they log in for the
first time. Parents have a separate login ID and password and cannot access students’ MyUTK
records in general—only their bill and related financial information and options.
a.The parent has all of the options the students have with the exception of eRefunds. Parents
can also set up payment plans for the student, save payment methods, schedule payments
on the student’s account, and review past statements and current account activity.
b.Note that the act of adding an authorized user to a student’s MyUTK account serves as a
financial FERPA waiver between the student and the authorized user.
Setting up and Authorized User in MyPellissippi
1. Log into MyPellissippi (mypellissippi.pstcc.edu) using PSCC NetID and password.
2. Click on “Student” tab
3. Click on “Student Academic Services”.
4. Click on “Student Account”.
5. Click on “Account Management Center”.
6.From the homepage of the Student Account Suite, click on the “Authorized Users” tab to see a
FERPA statement noting that adding an authorized user in self-service serves as written consent
from the student for another party to access and make payments on his or her behalf.
7.Enter the authorized person’s e-mail address and select the information the student will allow
that person to have access to. Click “Add User”.
8. An agreement page will appear explaining the access. Click on “I agree”.
The parent will then receive an e-mail with instructions on how to log in and view the student’s billing
and payment plan information. Parents have a separate login ID and password and cannot access students’ MyPellissippi records in general—only their bill and related financial information and options.
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