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Nashville State Community College holds New Student Orientations before the spring and fall semesters. The New Student Orientations are for all first-time students/freshmen that have applied to the college under Associate Degree programs and Technical Certificates. Faculty advisors will be available to help with advising/registration at the end of the New Student Orientation Information sessions. All first-time freshman (degree and certificate seeking students) will be required to meet with an advisor prior to registration.
Please see the links below for full information on each campus’s New Student Orientations.
New students are encouraged to go to the online new student orientation: EmPower - Orientation for New Students Have your A# ready to begin the online orientation.
Main Campus: 120 White Bridge Road, 37209 (Map)
Clement Building, Room C-210
Open to all first-time students that have applied to the college. Have your A# ready: faculty advisors will be available to help with advising/registration at the end of the information session.
| Date | Day | Time / Location |
| June 12 | Wednesday | 1:30 pm - Room C-210 |
| June 26 | Wednesday | 1:30 pm - Room C-210 |
| July 10 | Wednesday | 1:30 pm - Room C-210 |
| July 24 | Wednesday | 1:30 pm - Room C-210 |
Please sign up early as Main Campus New Student Orientations fill up quickly: Reserve your seat.
Southeast Campus:
5248 Hickory Hollow Parkway, 37013 (Map), Room 1004
Open to all first-time students that have applied to the college. Have your A# ready: faculty advisors will be available to help with advising/registration at the end of the information session.
| Date | Day | Time / Location |
| June 25 | Tuesday | 10:30 am - Room 1004 |
| June 26 | Wednesday | 4:30 pm - Room 1004 |
| July 23 | Tuesday | 4:30 pm - Room 1004 |
| July 24 | Wednesday | 10:30 am - 1004 |
Please sign up early as Southeast Campus New Student Orientations fill up quickly: Reserve your seat.
Questions?
Contact: Jenny Newman, Southeast Campus Coordinator
Phone: 615-916-5855
E-mail: Jenny.Newman@nscc.edu
Cookeville Campus:
1005 Neal Street, Cookeville, 38501 (Map)
Open to all first-time students that have applied to the college. Have your A# ready: faculty advisors will be available to help with advising/registration at the end of the information session.
| Date | Day | Time / Location |
| August 13 | Tuesday | 12:00 pm - Cookeville Campus |
| August 13 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - Cookeville Campus |
Please sign up early as Cookeville Campus New Student Orientations fill up quickly: Reserve your seat.
Questions?
Contact: Brittany Walker, Cookeville Campus Admissions Clerk
Phone: 931-520-0551, ext 125
E-mail: Brittany.Walker@nscc.edu
Humphreys County Campus:
695 Holly Lane, Waverly, 37185 (Map)
Open to all first-time students that have applied to the college. Have your A# ready: faculty advisors will be available to help with advising/registration at the end of the information session.
| Date | Day | Time / Location |
| April 25 | Thursday | 10:00 am - Humphreys Co. Campus |
| June 13 | Thursday | 4:00 pm - Humphreys Co. Campus |
| July 25 | Thursday | 10:00 am - Humphreys Co. Campus |
| August 15 | Thursday | 10:00 am - Humphreys Co. Campus |
| August 15 | Thursday | 4:00 pm - Humphreys Co. Campus |
Please sign up early as Humphreys County Campus New Student Orientations fill up quickly: Reserve your seat.
Questions?
Contact: Kim Zills, Humphreys County Campus Office Supervisor
Phone: 931-296-1739, ext 305
E-mail: Kim.Zills@nscc.edu
Clarksville Campus:
1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, 37040 (Map)
Open to all first-time students that have applied to the college. Any students that would like to set up advising sessions please e-mail Katherine.Ragan@nscc.edu or Chris.Archer@nscc.edu or call 931-472-3450.
| Orientation for New Students entering Summer 2013 Semester | ||
| Date | Day | Time / Location |
| May 30 | Thursday | 4:00 pm - Clarksville Campus |
| Orientations for New Students entering Fall 2013 Semester | ||
| August 21 | Wednesday | 4:00 pm - Clarksville Campus |
| August 22 | Thursday | 4:00 pm - Clarksville Campus |
Please sign up early as Clarksville Campus New Student Orientations fill up quickly: Reserve your seat.
Questions?
Phone: 931-472-3450
E-mail: Katherine.Ragan@nscc.edu
E-mail: Chris.Archer@nscc.edu
Dickson Campus - Renaissance Center:
855 Highway 46 South, Dickson, 37055 (Map)
Open to all first-time students that have applied to the college. Have your A# ready: faculty advisors will be available to help with advising/registration at the end of the information session.
Any student who would like to set up a separate advising session please e-mail Leslie.Lewis@nscc.edu or call 615-740-5998 to make an appointment.
| Orientation for New Students entering Summer 2013 Semester | ||
| Date | Day | Time / Location |
| May 29 | Wednesday | 5:00 pm - Dickson Campus |
| Orientations for New Students entering Fall 2013 Semester | ||
| June 12 | Wednesday | 10:30 am - Dickson Campus |
| July 10 | Wednesday | 10:30 am - Dickson Campus |
| July 10 | Wednesday | 4:30 pm - Dickson Campus |
| August 5 | Monday | 5:00 pm - Dickson Campus |
| August 19 | Monday | 10:30 am - Dickson Campus |
| August 19 | Monday | 5:00 pm - Dickson Campus |
Please sign up early as Dickson Campus New Student Orientations fill up quickly: Reserve your seat.
Questions?
Contact: Leslie Lewis, Dickson Campus Coordinator
Phone: 615-740-5998
E-mail: Leslie.Lewis@nscc.edu
To set up an appointment to talk with a faculty or staff member in your intended major, please contact the program faculty or secretaries for scheduling.
Nashville State has partnered with surrounding universities to offer Dual Admission programs. The purpose of the Dual Admission program is to offer a structured, guaranteed pathway for progressing from an Associate's degree directly to a Bachelor's degree. Students get personal contact with advisors at both institutions during the program.
Participating Universities:
Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
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