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Steps to Enroll for New Students

Everyone is welcome to take classes at Pellissippi State! To begin the process, follow each step below in order to ensure a seamless experience with your enrollment.

1. Apply to attend Pellissippi State

  • Complete the .
  • Order each item that applies to you:
    • Completed High school or homeschool transcript
    • GED/HISET scores
    • Any prior institutions attended, including dual enrollment (if not at PSCC)
    • Advanced Placement (AP) test scores from College Board

*To be considered official transcripts, they must be sent by the institution directly to Pellissippi State.
**All applications will result in an account creation. Proceed to step 2.

2. Activate your accounts

  • To get your Pnumber (student ID), wait three business days after applying, then go to  to look up your Pnumber, college email and password.
  • Log into  to set up a new password and multifactor authentication.
  • Log into your  account—your personalized portal to vital College resources.
  • Navigate Student (download app or login at )
  • Contact the HelpDesk if you get stuck. Call 865.694.6537 or email helpdesk@pstcc.edu

3. Entrance Testing

  • Check the following accounts regularly for updates on your application and items that require action:
    • ACT/SAT test scores are less than 5 years old or high school GPA is 3.6 or higher unweighted.
    • College level transfer credit in English and/or Math
    • TOEFL, IELTS or Michigan English Test taken within last 5 years (Non-native English-speaking students only)
  • Students who do not have valid scores may choose to take an entrance test or be automatically placed into
    learning support courses.

More information about Entrance Testing.

4. Apply for Financial Aid

  • Create a Federal Student Aid account username and password at and complete
    the FAFSA (allow 3 days for processing).
  • Review your and complete any outstanding items per your Alerts.
  • Check your TSAC Student Portal to confirm your school designation for TN Promise, Hope Scholarship
    or TN Reconnect.
  • Veteran? Email veterans@pstcc.edu.
  • Complete the Pellissippi State Scholarship Application at www.pstcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.
    For questions, email scholarships@pstcc.edu.

More information about Financial Aid

5. YouScience

  • Complete the YouScience assessment at . Use your college email
    to create an account.

6. Meet with an advisor to register for classes

  • First-time, degree-seeking students should meet with an advisor before registering for classes.
    You can schedule an advising appointment regardless of your financial aid status.
  • To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, use Navigate Student (mobile app or desktop
    version) to schedule an appointment. You will select Advising and then your Career Community.
    For example, if you are a Business student, you would select “Advising – Business.”

More information about Advising

7. Complete student orientation

  • Student Orientation is required for all new degree-seeking students.
    Sign up for Orientation at /services/orientation/

8. Confirm Attendance and Pay Tuition

More information about confirmation