Pellissippi State Community College is a public community college located in Knox County and Blount County, Tennessee, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Long history: The school was formerly known as Knoxville State Technical College, which was established in 1974. It became part of the Tennessee State University and Community College System in 1983, and was renamed Pellissippi State Technical Community College in 1988. In July 2009, the school name was simplified and changed to its current name.

Large scale: The school has multiple campuses, including the Hardin Valley Main Campus, the Division Street Campus in downtown Knoxville, the Magnolia Avenue Campus in East Knoxville, the Blount County Campus in Maryville, and the Strawberry Plains Campus, etc., serving more than 10,000 students, including about 100-150 international students.

Academic Programs

Rich majors: 50 Multiple learning programs, covering business management, computer science, education, engineering technology, health science, humanities and arts, etc., can award associate degrees in liberal arts, science, applied science and education science.

Transfer opportunities: The school has cooperative relationships with many four-year universities. Students can transfer the credits obtained at the school to four-year universities through transfer agreements to continue their bachelor's degree.

Vocational training: In addition to academic courses, various vocational training and certification courses are also provided to help students acquire practical vocational skills and improve their employment competitiveness, such as training in nursing, welding, network security and other fields.

Faculty strength

The school has a high-quality faculty team, with about 185 full-time teachers and 265 part-time teachers. They not only have rich teaching experience, but also have in-depth research and practical experience in their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Campus life

Student organizations and activities: The school has many student organizations and clubs, such as student unions, art clubs, sports clubs, academic clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships. In addition, the school also hosts various cultural activities, art exhibitions, concerts, sports competitions, etc., such as the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra performances, autumn teacher solo concerts, etc.

Campus facilities are complete: the main campus, Harding Valley Campus, covers an area of ​​144 acres, with walking trails, Frisbee golf courses, student recreation centers, media and art centers, and Clayton Performing Arts Center, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Financial support

Reasonable tuition: As a community college, its tuition is relatively affordable, which lowers the economic threshold for students to receive higher education and allows more students to have the opportunity to obtain educational opportunities.

Scholarships and grants: The school offers a variety of scholarships and grants, such as the Tennessee Promise Program and the Tennessee Reconnection Program, to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.