Learning Support
The Learning Support Department is made up of dedicated faculty and staff committed to helping students develop the skills necessary to achieve their academic goals.
Students who do not meet the state's minimum admissions requirements should take the ACCUPLACER® assessment test, which covers skills in reading, writing, and math. Academic deficiencies can be met by taking the courses identified through testing and assessment.
The Learning Support Program prepares students who have below college-level test scores to pass college level courses and to graduate at the same level as students who tested at college level. The Learning Support Program integrates personal development and academic development into coursework and provides support services such as counseling, Teaching & Learning Centers, computer labs, and advising intervention. Learning Support makes success possible for thousands of students in their chosen field of study.
Learning Support General Information
TBR Policy 02.03.00.02The Tennessee Board of Regents Academic Assessment and Placement Program is designed to help you succeed in college studies. All students seeking credit must meet mandatory assessment and placement requirements prior to registering for courses with placement requirements.
FAQ
Columbia State is an open-door institution, which means anyone with a high school diploma, G.E.D. or HiSET can be admitted, even if they have high school deficiencies or low ACT scores or have been out of school for several years. The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) requires that these individuals be screened and tested for correct placement in courses.