The ETSU community is committed to supporting our students affected by the Hurricane Helene disaster. This commitment extends beyond physical needs—we want to help you protect your academic record while you help your family, friends and community heal.
Before you decide to withdraw from classes, we encourage you to speak with university staff members who can connect you to resources that may help you complete one or more classes successfully this semester.
The following resources are available to students considering withdrawal this fall:
Submit a care report for yourself to connect to the Dean of Student staff.
Through this form, you can request emergency funding, help with food, housing or other
basic needs and mental health support. A member of the staff will connect with you
to discuss your needs.
Discuss your plans with a representative from your college.
Speak with your college about the resources you need to complete the semester successfully
and/or plan your return to ETSU if you ultimately decide to withdraw.
Connect with the ETSU Counseling Center.
The ETSU Counseling Center provides personal counseling for students, as well as outreach
and referrals. Students may access the ETSU Counseling Center at (423) 439-3333.
The Counseling Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and is located on the 3rd floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. Telehealth/Zoom services are also available.
The Bucs Press 2 service is available 24/7/365 by dialing (423) 439-4841 and pressing 2 to speak to a counselor.
Connect with Veterans Affairs.
Military-affiliated students should connect with the Office of Military and Veteran Services to find relevant resources and discuss how changes to enrollment could affect your benefits.
Bucs Rebuild Together, the university’s response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the region, reflects ETSU’s continuing commitment to supporting our communities in times of need. This website connects you to ETSU resources and regional efforts to help our community heal.
If you have questions, please contact the ETSU Dean of Students at deanofstudents@etsu.edu or (423) 439-5377.
Click here if you still wish to Add/Drop your Courses.
Since its inception in 1911, East Tennessee State University has been committed to improving the quality of life for the people of the region and beyond. Central to this mission is the belief that people come first. Bucs Rebuild Together, the university’s response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the region, reflects ETSU’s continuing commitment to supporting our communities in times of need. Through collaborative efforts, we are dedicated to helping rebuild, embodying our core values of service, excellence and compassion. Learn more at etsu.edu/response.
East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.
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