Jan 29, 2026

2020-2021 TCAT Student Handbook

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2020-2021 TCAT Student Handbook

2020-2021 TCAT Student Handbook

Cover Page
tcat-all - Governance, Accreditation, and Approvals
- old - Accreditation
- oldGovernance
- old - Veteran Training
- old - Tennessee Boards Approval
Purpose of Student Handbook
- Policy on Non-Discrimination
- Title VI
- Title IX
- Pregnant Students
- Disabled Students
Academic Calendar
History
tcat-all-General Information
- old-What is a Tennessee College of Applied Technology?
- old-Statewide Mission
- old-TCAT Purpose
tcat-all-Admissions
- old-General Admission Policy
  old-HESI Admission Assessment
- old-Technology Foundations
- old-Ability to Benefit
- old-Credit for Previous Training from Other Institutions/Experience
- old-Re-Admission Policy
- old-Service Member Re-admission
- old-Readmission from Academic Suspension (All programs except Allied Health)
- old-Readmission for Nursing Students
- old-Transfer from another Nursing Program
- Fee Assessment
- Dishonored Check Collection Fees
- Refund Policy
- Calculation of Refunds
tcat-all-Grading & Progress Policies
- old-Grading and Progress for All Programs (except Allied Health)
- old-Student Grading and Progress for Nursing & Allied Health
- old-Worker Characteristics Grading (Work Ethics Program)
- Academic Retention and Readmission Policy
tcat-all-Tuition & Fees
- Fee Assessment
- old-Maintenance Fees
- old-Other Fees
- old-Books/Supplies/Expenses
- old-Fee Waivers
- old-Fee Discounts
tcat-all-Student Records
- old-Student Files
- old-Student Record Confidentiality
- old-Student Notification of Rights - Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- old-Release of Personally Identifiable Information
- Other Possible Bases for Release of Student Records
- old-Transcript of Academic Record
- old-High School Transcripts and GED and HiSet Scores
- old-Transfer of Student Records to Other Institutions
tcat-all-Student Policies
- old-Attendance Policy
- old-Full-Time Students
- old-Make-Up Hours
- old-Exempt Absences
- old-Reporting Absences
- old-Changes in Enrollment Status
- old-Classroom and Shop Maintenance
- Utilization of Physical Facilities
- old-Responsibility for Tools, Equipment and Property
- old-Course Activities
- old-Dress Policy
- old-Attitude
- Student IDs
- old-Program Transfer Policy
- Transfer from One TCAT to Another TCAT
- old-Transfer of Student Records to Other Institutions
- old-Articulation
- old-Procedure for Voluntary Termination of Training
- old-Involuntary Withdrawal Policy (Automatic)
- old-Health and Accident Policy
- old-Student Insurance
- old-Graduation Requirements
- old-Graduation Ceremonies
- old-Awards Issued Upon Program Completion
Student Conduct/Student Life
- Student Accountability/Conduct
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Computer Operation and Internet Access Policy and Guidelines
- old-Copyright and Digital Millennium Act
- old-Patriot Act Notice to All Students
- Traffic and Parking Rules
- old-Disabled/Handicapped Parking Violations
- old-Theft, Loss, or Damage to Motor Vehicles
- Campus Security Act
- Campus Crime Report
- old-Sexual Offender Information
- old-Drug-Free Campus and Workplace
- old-Policy on Drug Screening
- Smoking Policy
- Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information
- old-Student Life Activities
- old-Student Organizations
- old-Alumni
- old-Career Counseling
- old-Communication Devices
- old-Exit Interview
- Food Services
- Inclement Weather
- Safety Policy
- Firearms
- old-Emergency Procedures
- Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy
- old-Visitors on Campus
tcat-all-Academic Support
- old-Instructor Qualifications
- old-Preparatory Programs
- old-Non-preparatory Supplemental Programs
- old-Special Industry Training Programs
- old-Notice of Disclaimer
- old-Cooperative Education
- old-Library / Media Services
Consumer Information
- Students Right-To-Know Graduation Rate
- Voter Registration
- Integrated Postsecondary Data
Testing Center
Programs at A Glance
tcat-all-Preparatory Program Catalog
- old-Campus Training
- old-Advisory Committees
- old-General Advisory Committee
- Alphabetical Program Listing
- old-Live Work
- Live Work Fee & Cost of Service Fees
- old-Relationship to Training
- old-Live Work Projects
- old-Administration of Live Work
- old-Customer Obligations
tcat-athens-staff directory
- Administration Office
- Academic Affairs/Health Careers Office
- Business Office/Human Resources Office
- Facilities Maintenance
- Student Services Office
- Information Technology
- Full-Time Faculty
- Part-Time Faculty
Financial Aid Handbook
- Applying for Assistance
- Application Deadlines
- Types of Financial Aid
- Appeals Process and Guidelines
- Benefit Programs
- Financial Aid Disbursement
- Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Military Mobilization of Eligible Students
- Refunds and Financial Aid
- Return of Title IV Funds
- Student Repayment of Title IV Funds to the Department of Education
- Applying the Return of Title IV Funds Policy and TBR Refund of Maintenance Fee Policy
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
tcat-all-Tennessee Board of Regents Policies (TBR) and Guidelines for TCAT’s
- old-Instructional Projects: TBR Guideline Tennessee College of Applied Technology - 010
- old-Procedures for Grievances by Students: TBR Guideline Tennessee College of Applied Technology - 023
- old-Academic Retention and Readmission at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology: TBR Policy 2:03:01:05
- old-General Policy on Student Conduct & Disciplinary Sanctions: TBR Policy 3:02:00:01
- old-Student Due Process Procedure: TBR Policy 3:02:01:00
- old-Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: TBR Policy 6:02:00:00
- old-Freedom of Speech and Expression: TBR Policy 1:03:02:60
- old-Fees and Refunds: TBR Guideline Tennessee College of Applied Technology –080
- old-Student Scholarships, Grants, Loans & Financial Aid Programs: TBR Policy 3:04:01:01
tcat-all-Tennessee Board of Regents Senior Staff & Board Members
- old-Tennessee Board of Regents Senior Staff
- old-Tennessee Board of Regents Board Members