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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. 

Use this month to reflect on your drinking habits and make informed choices. The Center for Addiction Prevention and Support is offering a free and anonymous e-checkup survey for all students, faculty, and staff to assess your substance misuse and obtain personalized feedback. take the free assessment. QR codes for the e-checkup can be found around campus. 

Any TELS eligible student who graduates with their baccalaureate degree and has not reached the maximum 5-year TELS program completion limit AND immediately enrolls in an eligible advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral) the semester after receiving baccalaureate degree, MAY be eligible to receive TELS funds while working on an advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral). Contact Financial Aid to find out if you are eligible for this exciting opportunity to receive the HOPE scholarship for your graduate degree.  And remember, if you apply in May, you will not have to pay the admissions application fee of $35.  This is a great savings.

April 7-11, 2025, is Graduate Education Appreciation Week in our nation.  This is an annual event to celebrate and emphasize the contribution, impact, and value of our graduate students.  The College of Graduate Studies invites graduate students to attend special on-campus events during the week.  Graduate students should check their email for the times and locations of these special events or contact Graduate Studies at 931-372-3233 or gradstudies@tntech.edu for more information.  

The College of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that we are waiving the graduate admissions application fee during the month of May.  New domestic applicants will save $35 if they apply within the month of May.  This is a great way to encourage individuals to take the first step in the application process.  This promotion is for new domestic applicants.  If you have any questions, please contact Graduate Studies at 931-372-3233 or gradstudies@tntech.edu.

The April Issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is now available. This newsletter was created to share what is taking place in the division and give an inside look into the departments, programs, and services that make up Student Affairs. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!

Do you know a student who always goes above and beyond? The Division of Student Affairs is seeking nominations for the Student Affairs Student Spotlight. We are looking to feature Golden Eagles who excel in every aspect of campus life. Selected students will be featured in a Tech Times article and a Student Affairs Instagram post. Students and staff are encouraged to nominate. Let’s spotlight the best of Tennessee Tech! The nomination form can be found here!

The Brass Arts Quintet’s most recent recording, “Imaginings: Celebrating 60 Years with the Brass Arts Quintet” has received Silver Medal – Outstanding Achievement recognition from the Global Music Awards as part of their March 2025 award season. This album was recorded in Summer 2023, and was released on Mark Records in Fall 2024. It is available on most major streaming services, and CDs can be purchased directly from the Mark Records website.

All students, faculty and staff of Tennessee Tech University, can receive a discount on Dollywood tickets for you and your family. To make your reservations visit the Human Resource page: Tech Total Rewards: Dollywood.

For more information on other great benefits available to you visit Tech Total Rewards or email us at ttubenefits@tnech.edu.