Sep 17, 2024  
2024-2025 CATALOG 
    
2024-2025 CATALOG

Academic Calendar


Fall Semester 2024   Spring Semester 2025   Summer Semester 2025

Fall 2024 Final Exam Schedule

 

 

FALL SEMESTER 2024

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 19, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2023 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, December 7 - Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

1st Session

 

Monday, August 19, 2024

Friday, October 4, 2024

Last day of the class and no later than Friday, October 4, 2024

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, October 14, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Saturday, December 7 - Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

TCAT CALENDAR FALL 2024
Part of Term Classes Begin Classes End Final Exams
Full Term Monday August 19, 2024 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 During the last week of classes
1st Session (CDL Class) Monday, August 19, 2024 Tuesday, October 8, 2024 During the last week of classes
2nd Session (CDL Class) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 During the last week of classes
 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New,

Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens to

Audit Classes

Add/Drop (Late Registration)

Census Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

November 6, 2023

Sunday

August 18, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

August

19,20,21

Sunday

September 1, 2024

Monday

September 2, 2024

Friday

October 25, 2024

 

1st Session

 

Monday

November 6, 2023

Sunday

August 18, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

No Late Registration

Sunday

September 1, 2024

Monday

September 2, 2024

Wednesday

September 18, 2024

2nd Session

 

Monday

November 6, 2023

Sunday

October 13, 2024

Monday

October 14, 2024

No Late Registration

Sunday

October 27, 2024

Monday

October 28, 2024

Friday

November 15, 2024

 

TCAT REGISTRATION FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

Monday

April 1, 2024

Thursday

April 4, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

August 23, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

October 25, 2024

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

April 1, 2024

Thursday

April 4, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

August 23, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

September 18, 2024

2nd Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

April 1, 2024

Thursday

April 4, 2024

Wednesday

October 16, 2024

Wednesday

October 23, 2024

Wednesday

October 16, 2024

Friday

November 15, 2024

 

ACADEMIC GRADES FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Summer “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

1st Session

 

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, October 11, 2024

2nd Session

 

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR FALL 2024

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

1st Session (CDL)

 

Friday, October 11, 2024

  12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR FALL 2024-2025

Fall 2024 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline July 1, 2024

Spring 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline December 1, 2024
Summer 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2025

 

ACADEMIC and TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, August 19, 2024

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, August 19, 2024

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:  https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES

 

Credit and TCAT - (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College)

 

 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) (1st Census) 

 

Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students (Includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT - All Students (Includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR

Holiday: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, September 2, 2024

 

Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Sunday, October 7-11, 2024

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Classes do not meet; offices open)

Monday-Wednesday, November 25-27, 2024

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)

 

Thursday-Sunday, November 28- December 1, 2024

 

 

Seasonal Holiday (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, December 24, 2024 (Campus closed to the public. Employees work or take annual leave.)

Wednesday, December 25, 2024- Wednesday, January 1, 2025

 

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Fall (December 2024)

May 1, 2024

September 27, 2024

Spring (May 2025)

October 7, 2024

January 31, 2025

Summer (August 2025)

March 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

 

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony. 

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies. 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2025

Academic Calendar

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Thursday, May 8, 2025

1st Session

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

 Last day of class and no later than

Friday, March 7, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 17, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

 

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Thursday, May 8, 2025

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR Spring 2025

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Durimg the last week of classes

 

1st Session

 

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

 

Wedmesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

During the last week of classes

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2025

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday,

November 4, 2024

Friday

January 17, 2025

Tuesday,

January 21, 2025

January

21, 22, 2025

Monday

February 3, 2025

Tuesday

February 4, 2025

Friday

March 28, 2025

1st Session

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Friday

January 17, 2025

Tuesday

January 21, 2025

No Late Registration

 

Monday

 February 3, 2025

Tuesday

February 4, 2025

Wednesday

February 19, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Friday

March 14, 2025

Monday,

March 17, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

March 30, 2025

Monday

March 31, 2025

Monday April 14, 2025

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2025
Part of Term

Registration Opens (Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens (All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

               

Monday, November 11, 2024

 

Monday, Janaury 13, 2025

 

Wednesday, Janaury 15, 2025

Monday, Janaury 13, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

 

Monday, Janaury 13, 2025

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025

2nd Session

(CDL)

Monday, November 4, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2025

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Fall “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

1st Session

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

12:00 Noon 

Friday, March 14, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

Monday, May 19, 2025

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2025

 

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

 

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

12:00 Noon

 

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

 

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2024

Summer 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2025

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Spring 2025

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Tuesday, January 16, 2025

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Tuesday, January 16, 2025

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins for TCAT Monday, January 13, 2025

Students will be charged for dropping TCAT classes starting Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES Spring 2025

 

TCAT Students only (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit students only (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) 

(1st Census)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

Sunday, March 30, 2025, 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR Spring 2025

 

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, January 20, 2025

 

Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Friday, March 10-14, 2025

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR  

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Spring (May 2025)

October 7, 2025

January 31, 2025

Summer (August 2025)

February 1, 2025

May 31, 2025

Fall (December 2025)

May 2, 2025 September 30, 2025
 

* If a student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by the final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Monday, May 12, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

During last week of classes

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday, May 12, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

During last week of classes

10 Week Session

Monday, June 2, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

During last week of classes

1st 5 Week Session

Monday, June 2, 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025

During last week of classes

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday, July 7, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

During last week of classes

 

TCAT CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

 

 

Monday, May 12, 2025

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

During last week of classes

1st Session

(CDL Class)

Monday, May 12, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

During last week of classes

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

During last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Session

13 Week

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 9, 2025

Monday

May 12, 2025

May 12,13, 2025

Sunday

May 25, 2025

Monday

May 26, 2025

 

Wednesday

June 9, 2025

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 9, 2025

Monday

May 12, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

May 18, 2025

Monday

May 19, 2025

Friday

May 23, 2025

10 Week Session

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 30, 2025

Monday

June 2, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 15, 2025

Monday

June 16, 2025

Wednesday

July 16, 2025

1st 5 Week Session

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 30, 2025

Monday

June 2, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 8, 2025

Monday

June 9, 2025

Friday

June 20, 2025

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday

November 4, 2024

Thursday

July 3, 2025

Monday,

July 7, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

July 13, 2025

Monday

July 14, 2025

 

Monday

July 28, 2025

 

             

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

13 Week

 Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 30, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

 

Thursday, July 3, 2025

1st Session

 

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 30, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

2nd Session

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, Marach 30, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Monday, June 13, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Spring “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Session

13 Weeks

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

10 Week Session

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

1st 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 11, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, August 11, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Summer 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2025

Fall 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2025

Spring 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2025

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Summer 2025

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, May 12 2025

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, May 12, 2025

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES Summer 2025

 

 All Credit and TCAT (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(1st Census)

Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT  Students Only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Thursday, June 19, 2025, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All  Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 5:30 pm  Eastern Time

All Credit students only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 5:30 pm Eastern TIme 

All Credit Students and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

 
CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR Summer 2025

Holiday: Memorial Day  (Campus Closed)

Monday, May 26, 2025

Holiday: Juneteenth      (Campus Closed) Thursday, June 19, 2025

Holiday: Independence Day (Campus Closed)

Friday, July 4, 2025

ACADEMIC INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR Summer 2025

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Summer (August) 2025

February 1, 2025

May 31, 2025

Fall (December) 2025

May 1, 2025

September 30, 2025

Spring (May) 2026

October 1, 2025

January 31, 2026

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.