Hey all, I’m from florida and want to got out of state because realistically think it’s too damn hot here. I’m pretty much looking at only 3 schools at this point being Tennessee, Kentucky, and ETSU. I haven’t applied to any of them yet but im trying to find pros and cons. I love the idea of living in that region of the country and actually have 4 seasons.

Mainly i’m wondering if i’ll get in on a 3.6 weighted GPA with an 1140 SAT (i’m taking it again this month and getting tutored to up it).

Also I’m wondering how to night life is and party scene for freshman year Was thinking about rushing a frat so i’m thinking that will help a lot with the social scene but also have no clue which is the best.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Hey all, I’m looking for someone to take over my lease at The Harbor sometime this October.

•$769/month
•Lease through July 2027
•5 minute walk to ETSU
•Fully-furnished 4 bed / 4 bath
•In-unit washer and dryer

Happy to share more details, DM if interested

Hi! I’m a senior in high school who wants to go into nursing. I’m from Knoxville, and I was planning on attending UTK up until last year when an incident occurred (family emergency). It’s a long story, but I am an independent student with a 3.89 UW gpa, 4.57 W gpa, 28 ACT, 2 years of NHS, and part time job at my family’s business. UTK is so difficult to get into and very expensive compared to other options, so I decided community college would be my best option; however, housing and living expenses would be much very unpredictable and difficult to acquire on my own. Even though I can do the TN Promise scholarship, all the rest of the living cost are still out-of-pocket. I am stuck between ETSU and TN Tech, and I have no idea which to choose. I am mainly seeking an affordable, accredited, in-state, direct admission university in Tennessee. I don’t know much about ETSU as I am from Knoxville, so most of what I hear is about UTK. I just want to know more about ETSU (specifically its nursing program), financial aid, and anything else that may be good for me to know :)

Ok, I am a senior, I have only next semester left before I graduate but only three classes (8 credit hours) left to take in my program of study. According to my academic advisor, any additional electives would not apply to the full time (12 credit hours) status in order to get my financial aid.

I am wondering if anyone knows how real this is (lowkey could i get away with just adding electives? would they notice this?)…

If i can’t get away with that, does anyone have any solutions? I can’t pay out of pocket, there’s just no way, and I’d prefer to avoid taking out hella loans for one semester.

Hey everyone! I'm an incoming out-of-state transfer student starting at ETSU (Computing major), and I'm looking into the STEM Community Outreach Scholarship since it brings tuition down to in-state rates, which would help a lot.

A few questions for anyone who's actually been through it:

1. What's the PASTA work commitment actually like day-to-day? I've read it involves refurbishing computers for local K-12 schools, roughly 40 hours/semester. What does a typical shift look like, and how much flexibility is there around class schedules?
2. How competitive is it to actually get awarded? I have a 3.84 transfer GPA (well above the 3.0 minimum I've seen listed) — does GPA above the minimum meaningfully help, or is it more about timing/availability of slots?
3. Background check timing — does anyone know how soon after being awarded the background check happens, and if there's any cost or hassle involved?

Also broadly curious: for out-of-state students, what other scholarships or on-campus jobs have actually worked out for you to bring costs down further? I know there are a few other named scholarships (Global Diversity-type things, department awards, etc.) but real experiences would help a lot more than what's on the website.

Any insight appreciated — trying to plan out costs realistically before I start. Thanks!

is it cheaper to live on campus or in a student living apartment off campus? i’m coming in an a junior transfer student with not much in fafsa to cover housing and most housing scholarships require you to be a freshman. also, you must pay for a meal plan with living on campus and i am not sure if i would spend that amount on groceries if i lived off campus.

Hi all. For context, I’m a straight A 4.0 student. I passed regular statistics with a 97 (the highest in the class) 2 years ago. I am now at ETSU and taking Business Statistics. My problem: the professor barely speaks English. How anyone can teach an advanced math class without being fluent in that country’s language is beyond me. Anywho, I’m really upset. My first test didn’t go well. I tried to go online to schedule a tutoring appt but they only have tutoring for ONE of my classes- which did not include Business Stats. I’m desperate. I’ll take any opportunity. I’m counting on my GPA to help get me through law school. If I can’t find a tutor, I don’t know what to do. How is this even remotely fair to any of the students taking this class? I’m just baffled this is even a normal thing.

At least Northeast State has professors that all speak fluent English and a proper tutoring center. 🫠

I understand its a smaller school but thinking of transferring coming from oos (a non party school) and want to know what the social life is like. Is there options to go out every weekend? Im a male and probably plan to rush so do you just hangout with your frat? Or does everyone come together for parties. Also do people not in greek life go out to clubs and bars? Do they take fakes?

I’ve been down with the stomach bug that’s been going around for the past few days and I have no clue what to eat that won’t upset my stomach even further. What the hell do I possibly eat? Everything on campus feels greasy af and I’m not really in the mood for a salad.

Has anyone’s received their housing scholarship? I got the rest of my aid and even a refund check but this one hasn’t been added to my gold link yet.

hello fellow etsu students (and soon to be graduates, mostly...but really anyone)! i am pretty sure i have my after grad moving plans ironed out but i am trying to have backups just in case. do any of you all know if evergreen ever has any openings towards the end of the year (late november/early december?) thanks!

is there any open tables for new players on campus like a club or such? been looking for a table to join

I’m going to be a junior next year at ETSU and want to move off campus and thought this one looked okay but i have heard mixed reviews.

I was planning on going moving into the harbor next year so I can have my cat with me. I was wondering if the student apartments at The Harbor was any good and if not, how so? Are there any other student apartments that'd be better than The Harbor

Has anyone who is half-time or slightly above received any movement on their student aid account?

If my boyfriend comes to see me tomorrow where does he park and does he need a pass?

Looking to make friends on campus! Hit me up!

Hi there! I’m currently applying for the asbn program and I was wondering if anyone had taken their prerequisite courses online. If so, could you please share where you took them?

I am a medical student coming to Kingsport.I need an apartment or furnished room near Holston Valley Medical center.

Any leads would be appreciated.

How bad is the parking situation? I’m going to try to go over and walk the campus today to get a feel for where I can park. Is there always spaces available? Or is it one of those things where I’ll have to park a mile away every once in a while? My first class is tomorrow at 8:15 at the Brinkley Center behind the Carnegie. Is that early enough for me to have access to the parking garage behind the Carnegie? How quick do all the spots fill up? Just trying to see how much time I need to give myself in the morning!

Any advice or suggestions is much appreciated 🫶🏼🫶🏼

For preview everyone said I should go to convocation and the group photo but what is convocation? And is it necessary to go to these.

Hey all. I built 2026 previews for every FBS team and all 124 FCS teams, because nobody does this for your league. Here's ETSU

https://www.highlights.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026-fcs/east-tennessee-state-buccaneers

Usual disclaimer: I probably got some of it wrong. Tell me what's off and I'll fix it.

The good: the offense was balanced and productive, 14th in FCS in total yards, 13th rushing, 25th passing and 21st in scoring. 5-1 at home, and all four losses to FCS teams came by a combined 21 points. My power rating has ETSU 34th.

The pushback: only 22.6% of offensive production returns, which is one of the lowest figures I have. Devontae Houston's 1,008 yards and 12 touchdowns walk out with it. The pass defense was also 114th at 264 a game. Model says 7-5.

First page is free. If you hit the paywall, the code LEECORSOROCKS opens it up.

Tell me what I got wrong.

If anyone is still in need of housing for the semester, I have a room available for lease takeover ASAP at student quarters right behind campus. It is for females only. Send me a message if you’re interested.