TUSCULUM ONLINE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Welcome to Tusculum University Adult & Online Studies!

Completing your degree is the next step as you pursue your dream career and continue to pioneer your future!

We are very pleased that you selected Tusculum University to begin or to complete your education.

The information and links on this page will help you on your way to starting this exciting adventure, and we ask that you take some time to familiarize yourself with the information provided.

As always, we are available to answer any questions you may have along the way, but the information gathered here will certainly help get your studies off to a great start.

Helpful and informational videos from key Tusculum University faculty and staff members are also provided below.

And, to help us improve the orientation site for new students, we ask that you complete a short “Feedback” form.

NEW STUDENT FACTS

Class Attendance Policy

Class attendance is critical to achieve successful outcomes in each course and is therefore strongly encouraged for both undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to improving course outcomes, attendance frequently impacts participation scores as indicated on individual course syllabi for each course taken. Please note, a grade of “F” will negatively impact GPA, thus possibly resulting in suspension for six months. (Tusculum University Catalog)

Technology

  • Students use WebAdvisor and Student Self-Service to plan their courses, check schedules and grades and to register for classes. Students may also pay their bill online with WebAdvisor.
  • Canvas is Tusculum’s Learning Management System (LMS). You are a member of a training course within Canvas.
  • Tusculum students will use the same username and password to login to Canvas, WebAdvisor/Self-Service as well as the campus computer labs.
  • Office 365 is our student email system. Students are expected to use student email for college correspondence.
  • Information Systems Help Desk can be contacted at TDIS@tusculum.edu or 423-636-7346.

Greeneville Campus Parking

All students parking on the Greeneville campus must park in red or white-lined spaces. Any student parking on the Greeneville campus must register their vehicle to avoid citations for failure to register.

Vehicle registration should be completed online at this link. You will need your state registration and driver’s license information to complete the form.

After vehicle registration, you will be issued a parking pass for the school year at Tusculum University.

Complete rules and regulations can be found at this link.

Campus Security can be contacted at 423-363-7318.

Pioneer Alert

“Pioneer Alert,” powered by ReGroup, is Tusculum University’s emergency alert and notification system to notify you of school closures or other emergencies in the area.

To setup your account, go to https://tusculum.regroup.com/ . Sign up with your Tusculum University Student/Employee email.

On the first page, add your cell phone number and any additional email addresses/phone numbers you wish to receive emergency alerts.

LOGIN INFORMATION

WebAdvisor

  • WebAdvisor is Tusculum University's choice for student information.
  • Go to home.tusculum.edu and click on "Current Students".
  • Click on the WebAdvisor link, then click Login.
  • User ID: [your Tusculum username (the first part of your Tusculum email)]
  • Password: Use your WebAdvisor/Computer Lab/Canvas password.
  • If you need your password reset or any IT related issues, please call the Information Systems Helpdesk at (423)636-7346.
  • Things you can find/do on WebAdvisor:
    • View schedule, grades, and transcripts
    • View financial aid and billing information

Canvas

  • Canvas is Tusculum University's choice for a learning management system (LMS). An LMS delivers and manages content such as quizzes, forums, assignments, files, and other resources the instructor may use for the course.
  • Go to home.tusculum.edu and click on "Current Students".
  • Click on the Canvas link.
  • User ID & Password: same as above
  • It is the instructor's preference whether to use Canvas or not; if you do not see a course site, email your instructor to find if Canvas is being used.

Syllabi

  • Go to home.tusculum.edu and click on "Current Students".
  • Click on "Current Students Homepage".
  • At the bottom of the page, click on the "Adult and Online Syllabi Download site" link.
  • Syllabi will be available one week before your class begins.
  • Note: You will need to know specific course ID's (e.i. MATH135, EDUC537) as well as the section number (e.i. GWK30, BSK20). Please refer to your schedule on WebAdvisor for this information.

Booklist

  • Go to "Course Adoption Information", scroll down to "AOS Semester Booklists", and click the link.
  • Locate your desired semester and year.
  • Locate the course ID and section number (refer to your schedule on WebAdvisor).

For technology assistance, please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk at (423)636-7346 or tdis@tusculum.edu

ACADEMIC ADIVSING CONTACT INFORMATION

Tusculum University Bookstore

AOS Syllabi Download

  • Syllabi for AOS Undergraduate and Graduate students are now in Canvas! Please login to access.

Academic and Support Services for Online Students


 

To help us improve the orientation site for new students, we ask that you complete a short “Feedback” form.

Orientation Feedback