Students

Coming to Campus

Returning to campus this summer and fall will be a little bit different. We are working to keep our campus community safe and have implemented a few new processes.

Campus Entrances

Regardless of which building your class is located, you must enter through one of these designated entrances at each campus.

Look for the Walters State banner at each of the campuses entrance points

Morristown Campus

CCEN | Front Entrance
Dr. Jack E. Campbell College Center

LIB | Lower-level Entrance
R. Jack Fishman Library

Claiborne County Campus

WSCE | Front Entrance
Main Campus Building

Niswonger Campus

WSGC | Main Entrance
Main Campus Building

Sevier County Campus

KOH | North Entrance
Kile-Ogle Hall

Campus Screening

You will also be expected to answer screening questions related to COVID-19 symptoms every day you visit campus.

You can speed up the process by answering these questions online.

Campus Screening for COVID-19

You can take a screen shot of the green check mark and show it to the door monitor check when you enter.

If you cannot answer “yes” to all of the screening questions, do not come to campus and contact your instructor via email.

Walters State App

The coronavirus screening questionnaire is also available on the Walters State app (look for “Covid Screening” under the College Resources main menu link).

Masks & Social Distancing

You will also be expected to wear a mask when you enter campus and follow social distancing measures. Should you forget your mask, the college has a limited supply of masks available at the check-in entrances.

Safe Community Pledge

The College believes strongly in the concept of education as a method for encouraging and maintaining a supportive and safe community. Each student, faculty, and staff member play an integral part in supporting core principles to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

While the institution can do its part in minimizing risk on campus, everyone must do their part to support efforts to minimize exposure and spread to peers and colleagues. By engaging in the on-campus community of the institution, you recognize all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

Students, faculty, and staff can help keep our community healthy by being mindful of their actions and following the institutional/public health and safety protocols. As such, we ask each individual to pledge to take responsibility for your own health and help stop the spread of the COVID-19 by agreeing to the following pledge:

Pledge

I understand I have a part to play in the fight against COVID-19 and commit to being a responsible member of the campus community. I pledge to uphold the Walters State Safe Community Pledge every day by demonstrating personal integrity, respecting others, and supporting my college and local community by:

  • Following institutional/public health guidelines designed to protect myself and others
  • Limiting the size of gatherings in social situations in accordance with public health guidelines
  • Maintaining social distancing
  • Protecting myself and others in areas of campus and where distancing isn’t possible
  • Washing my hands frequently
  • Staying home if sick or if I have symptoms of COVID-19
  • Reporting to school officials if I have tested positive for COVID-19
  • Wearing an appropriate face mask and other protective equipment as directed by the college
  • Looking out for others and encourage their faithful commitment to the pledge

Campus Appointments

All on-campus services are available by appointment only.

Services that will be available by appointment at the Morristown Campus include the following:

To make an appointment for student services at one of Walters State’s other campus sites, call or email the campus directly:

Summer and Fall 2021 Class Formats

We are offering several types of classes for summer and fall semesters. Find your class format on your class schedule.

CON

Conventional Courses

Courses meet “face-to-face” for lecture and/or lab instruction; however, some course materials/activities may be online and require some Internet access. Online components may include access to course content, course notes, resources, and assessments. Times and room numbers will be listed and provided in students' schedules.

ONLINE

WS Web-Based Courses

WS Web-based (ONLINE) courses provide the opportunity to complete coursework via the Internet and eLEARN. Online courses are a good choice for self-motivated, self-directed students who need a flexible course schedule. To complete all requirements for these courses, students must have reliable Internet access via a DSL or higher broadband connection. Students may access the Internet through campus WiFi and computer facilities at the college’s library on the Morristown, Niswonger, and Sevierville campus, or anywhere else they have Internet access. The college is not responsible for obtaining or maintaining students’ individual equipment or software for accessing the Internet.

WS Web-Based Labs

WS Web-based (ONLINE) Labs require students to complete work online and uses simulations.

HYB

Hybrid Courses

Hybrid Courses (HYB) follow traditional meeting schedules in addition to offering students the opportunity to complete a portion of the coursework via the Internet and eLEARN. Hybrid classes are good choices for students who need to limit the number of trips to campus, but also prefer some face-to-face contact with classmates and the instructor. Students may access the Internet through campus WiFi and computer facilities at the college’s library on the Morristown, Niswonger, and Sevierville, campuses or anywhere else they have Internet access. The College is not responsible for obtaining or maintaining students’ individual equipment or software for accessing the Internet.

Hybrid Labs

Hybrid Labs (HYB) require students to come to campus on set times and days to complete work in-person. Online experiments may also be used.

TWY

Video Streaming Courses

Video streaming courses (TWY) follow traditional class meeting schedules, while providing students the opportunity to attend class sessions at one of Walters State’s four campuses (Claiborne, Niswonger, Morristown, or Sevierville). Video streaming courses are good choices for students who may be unable to travel to multiple campuses. Instructors deliver instruction from one of the four campuses to students at one or more of the other campuses. Students are able to interact in real-time with the instructor and students at the other sites via video streaming technology.

DVC

Desktop Video Courses

Desktop Video Courses (DVC) follow traditional meeting schedules as described in the Schedule Planner and the course syllabus through virtual meeting platforms. Desktop Video classes are a good choice for students who need to take classes off campus but also need the structure of the classroom environment. To complete all requirements for these courses, students have reliable access to the Internet via a DSL or higher broadband connection. Minimum requirements include: a computer with a webcam, a speaker, and a microphone, or students will need a tablet. A USB headset with microphone and ear buds are recommended for use with mobile devices. Students may access the Internet through campus WiFi and computer facilities at the college’s library on the Morristown, Niswonger, and Sevierville campuses or anywhere else they have Internet access. The College is not responsible for obtaining or maintaining students’ individual equipment or software for accessing the Internet.

Desktop Video Labs

Desktop Video Labs (DVC) require students to complete some work in real-time, virtual class settings using virtual meeting platforms. Online experiments will also be used.

RD1 Web-based/Online

TN eCampus Courses

TN eCampus Courses are 100% online web courses with no on-ground or virtual class meeting requirements. On-ground or virtually proctored exams may be required. Students complete courses using the TBR TN eCampus learning management system. To complete all requirements for these courses, students must have reliable Internet access via a DSL or higher broadband connection. Students may access the Internet through campus WiFi and computer facilities at the Morristown, Niswonger, and Sevierville campuses or anywhere else they have Internet access. The college is not responsible for obtaining or maintaining students’ individual equipment or software for accessing the Internet. For detailed information go to: http://www.tnecampus.info.