Tennessee State University Parent Guide

Academics

TRIO Programs

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TSU's TRIO programs to help high school students prepare for college. They can improve their thinking, communication, and study skills. Once they are in college, TSU Student Services Program helps students excel academically.

How to Help your Student with a Learning Disability Thrive in College

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College can be a difficult time for any student, but students with learning disabilities (LD) face a unique set of challenges. However, with a growing number of LD students attending college, the outlook for these students is positive.

TSU Student Rights Under FERPA

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FERPA, the acronym for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, was enacted as a series of civil rights legislation, designed to assert and protect the rights of students and their parents.

Guiding your Student through the Academic Adjustments of College Life

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Now that you’ve said good-bye to your college student, how can you ensure they will properly handle the academic adjustment to college?

TSU: An Introduction

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Tennessee State University aspires to achieve national and international prominence, building on its heritage and preparing leaders for a global society.

Academics at Tennessee State University

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Tennessee State University offers 45 bachelor’s and 25 master’s degree programs as well as the doctorate in six areas.

Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA)

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In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Tennessee State University’s policy on the Disclosure of Educational Records, a student may grant the University the right to release confidential information.

Academic Terminology

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Important terms are defined here.

How to talk to your student about choosing a major

If your student is a freshman, start talking to him now about his major. While it's often recommended to find a major and stick to it by the second year of college, the timeline is different for everybody. Here's a list of questions to help guide the conversation with your student.

Encourage Your Student to Get to Know their Professors

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The development of a student-faculty relationship is one of the most important things that your college student can do to achieve their overall objectives in their education. Encouraging your student to better know their undergraduate faculty is crucial to their academic and professional development.

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