After Admission... What’s Next?
After being admitted to Tech, you will need to review this checklist below to ensure your first semester on-campus is as smooth as possible. Remember, the Office of New Student & Family Programs is here to help you. If you cannot find the contact information for a department below, email us at nsfp@tntech.edu. Please review each section below to ensure you have completed each item on the enrollment checklist.
TechExpress and Campus Email
TechExpress is a one-stop portal for all of your most-used Tennessee Tech resources, like email, Eagle Online, WiFi (EagleNet) password, T-Number, University news and events, campus directory, and so much more.
- Setup your TechExpress account now. If you need additional assistance, contact the IT Help Desk at (931) 372-3975.
- Once logged in, you'll be able to access many of the campus tools mentioned above. You'll also be able to view if you have any missing documents or holds on your account, and check your student email account.
- Make sure to start checking your campus email regularly!
Academic Advisement
Contact your academic department or Student Success Center to setup an advisement appointment and receive your registration information.
- Find contact for your department or Student Success Center by visiting our Spring Advisement & Registration page.
- Once you've been advised, you can access our Course Registration Instructions to help you register for classes within your Eagle Online account (accessed via Tech Express).
Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships! The application to apply for Tennessee Tech scholarships is available form August 1 - December 15 each year.
Be sure to complete your FAFSA for the current academic year as well and include Tennessee Tech's FAFSA Code (003523).
- Log into your Eagle Online account via TechExpress to review your Financial Aid information. Once logged into TechExpress, locate the Eagle Online icon within your QuickLinks.
- Make sure to Accept or Decline any awards or aid you have been given.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid for any questions you may have at financialaid@tntech.edu or at (931) 372-3073. Make sure to include your full name and Tech ID Number!
Health Documentation
Review the Immunization Requirements website for details about required documentation and forms needed for new students. Contact Health Services at healthservices@tntech.edu with any questions. Make sure to include your full name and Tech ID Number in your email.
Meal Plans
Meal Plan selection is available in your Eagle Online account! If you haven't already...
- Choose a meal plan option before confirming your enrollment for the fall.
- Visit tntech.edu/dining for more information about meal plans and meal plan options.
- Contact Dining Services at (931) 372-3276 for any questions you may have regarding meal plans
Parking
All on and off-campus students are required to register for parking permit in order to park on campus.
Visit the Student Parking website for more information about parking on campus. If you register for classes after August 11, 2023, stop by University Parking (Roaden University Center 122) to purchase your permit.
Tuition & Fees
Students should receive an email from the Bursar's Office once their tuition and fees are finalized and available in Eagle Online.
- You can make a payment for your tuition after confirming your enrollment.
- All students must "Confirm Enrollment/Save Your Seat" to keep their registered class schedule for each semester at Tech.
Residential Life
Living on campus? Review information about your campus residence (click here). Check your student email for information from Residential Life regarding what to bring and what to leave at home. This information is sent out after housing assignments have been emailed to students. For more information, please contact Residential Life at ResLife@tntech.edu.
Textbooks
Order your textbooks from the University Bookstore to ensure they are ready when you arrive on campus and have the right edition for your classes.
- Log into your Eagle Online account via TechExpress and locate the Eagle Online icon within your QuickLinks.
- Once in your Eagle Online account, find your class schedule, and can click the "Student" tab. Then select "Registration" and "Order Your Textbooks."
- You can pay for your textbooks using a credit card or your excess financial aid (students must be registered for classes before using excess aid to purchase textbooks.
Additional Items...
Here are a few additional checklist items for you...
- Disability Services - students interested in requesting disability accommodations must contact the Accessible Education Center and submit proper documentation.
- TTUAlert - this system allows students to stay informed during campus emergencies via text and email. Students will receive a prompt when logging in to Eagle Online to enter a mobile telephone number or choose to opt out.
- Eagle Card (Student ID) - students attending on-campus orientation will be able to pick-up their Eagle Card at the end of their orientation session. For those transfer students completing online transfer orientation, please take your orientation completion email (digital or printed copy) to the Eagle Card Office located in the Roaden University Center Room 119.
