The College of Public Service at Tennessee State University

Important dates for continuing and graduating students

If you are a continuing student, please read the Registration and advising information below carefully; Summer and Fall registration opened up on March 1, 2021.

If you plan to complete one or more programs this semester (May) then you must apply to graduate by March 15, 2021 in myTSU - read the information under "Graduation" below carefully.

Summer and Fall registration opens March 1

Students using a state fee waiver may not apply until 30 days before the start of each term per University policy. When you do register, send your fee waiver form to Dr. Stanley.

If you have not already done so this spring, please check in with your advisor according to the list below before registering to ensure you pick appropriate classes for your program(s).

All students must have a program of study on file with the department and Graduate School. If you have not completed one, make sure you do this with your advisor as well to ensure you have a full plan for completion of your program.

If you are an MPA student who has not declared a certificate interest yet, choose the advisor corresponding to the certificate you want to get with your MPA (read about the certificates).

Ph.D. students, email Dr. Sekwat.
MPS students, email Dr. Stanley.
Public Policy certificate (with or without MPA) - either schedule appointment with Dr. Streams or email a quick question
Healthcare Admin & Planning certificate (with or without MPA) - either schedule appointment with Dr. Streams or email a quick question
Nonprofit Mgmt. certificate (with or without MPA) - either schedule appointment with Dr. Streams or email a quick question
Local Gov't Mgmt. certificate (with or without MPA) - email Dr. Stanley.
PA Executive Leadership certificate (with or without MPA or MPS) - email Dr. Stanley.

March 15 is the last day to apply to graduate in May

If you are planning to complete a degree and/or a certificate this semester, you must apply to graduate by March 15.

Apply to graduate following the Registrar's instructions, at myTSU>Banner Services>Student>Student Records>Apply to Graduate.

You should see the curriculum or curricula you are currently admitted to there to choose when creating your application(s). If you don't see the correct curriculum/a there, notify your advisor immediately -- this must be fixed for you to complete the program. You must apply for each program you are planning to complete (i.e., degree and certificate if finishing them in the same semester).

Please note that certificate completers do not walk at in-person graduation ceremonies, but still must complete the above process.

Commencement ceremony information for this semester will be provided at the Registrar's website, please monitor to stay informed through the semester.

College of Public Service, Tennessee State University 330 10th Ave. NMail Stop 139, Suite E-400 Nashville, TN 37203-3401
phone 615.963.7201 fax 615.963.7245 pcameron@tnstate.edu lstokes4@tnstate.edu www.tnstate.edu/cps

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