Frequently Asked Questions
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Why would I need approval from the Dean of Arts & Sciences in the Carrier Center?
If your major is in the College of Arts & Sciences, any approval for Academic exceptions should be requested from Arts & Sciences in the ARC. Such exceptions include requests for overloads, late adding of a course, late dropping of a course, requests for catalog extensions, or grade appeals.
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Are students paid for participating in a Co-op/Internship placement?
Most Co-op/Internships are paid by the employers sponsoring the placement. However, some employers seek students who are willing to work a semester as a volunteer while at the same time gaining valuable experience in their major.
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What is the difference between a major and a Pre-Health program of study?
Pre-Health professional schools require academic prerequisites to be completed before entering professional school, which are compiled into programs of study and are not considered majors. Students are required to select an academic major in addition to meeting admissions requirements for the professional school of their choice.
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If I plan to attend a Health Professional school after I graduate, do I need a specific major?
Professional schools do not usually require or even suggest a specific major and/or minor. However, most schools do recommend that students seek a solid, broad-based, general undergraduate education with substantial exposure to the humanities and social sciences while excelling in science and math.
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Do I just need to make good grades to be admitted to a Health Professional school?
In addition to achieving a solid, broad-based, general education with substantial exposure to the humanities and social sciences while excelling in science and math, students are expected to participate in practical experiences (shadowing) and volunteerism throughout their college experience.
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Where can I get help on choosing a major or career?
Career Discovery, a program of University Career Services, helps students begin this process by learning about themselves and obtaining accurate, up-to-date information about careers they are considering. They offer inventories and assessments, including Focus2, which identifies occupational interests, values, and abilities. Students can save their results as a Focus2 Portfolio as a PDF document.
Begin by completing the Focus2 assessment online following instructions posted at https://www.etsu.edu/students/careers/ then schedule an appointment with Career Discovery (423-439-4450) to explore your results. University Career Services can help you to learn more about yourself and explore occupations before choosing a major or career.
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How can I find out the training requirements, salary range, and job outlook for a career I am considering?
University Career Services offers many resources that can be helpful in looking at career information. They host BucLink to help ETSU Students and Alumni locate currently posted opportunities. Visit the UCS website or call 423-439-4450. -
What is Learning Support?
The Learning Support program consists of courses designed to equip under-prepared students and those encountering high school deficiencies with the essential skills they need in math, writing, reading, and learning strategies.
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What is Accuplacer?
Accuplacer is the computerized instrument we use to determine placement into learning support classes when a student is not submitting ACT or SAT scores. These scores must be less than three years old to be considered valid. There are study guides available on line to help you prepare for the Accuplacer
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How do I declare a new major or change my current major?
You have 3 options. (1) Contact the department office or advisor of the new major. (2) Obtain the change of major form online through the registrar's website. (3) Pick up a copy of the change of major form in the Carrier Center located on the 2nd floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.
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How do I find my Advisor?
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How much does tutoring cost and are there eligibility requirements?
Tutoring is provided through the Learning Services located on the 1st floor of the Sherrod Library. There are no eligibility requirements. Free and paid tutoring is available. Everyone who is enrolled at ETSU is welcome to take part in tutoring!
In addition, Student Support Services, located on the 3rd floor of the D.P. Culp Center, offers tutoring for eligible students.
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