Student Life

Welcome to Student Life! You can’t achieve a goal without engaging in its development. By putting to use what you have learned in life and in the classroom, you can empower yourself and others. Northeast State sponsors many activities and organizations that allow you to move beyond your expectations. Engagement leads to confidence and confidence leads to success.

• Engage your interests
• Participate in campus activities
• Join a student organization
• Develop leadership skills
• Volunteer in your community

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

New Student Orientation

Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel a little overwhelming. That’s why New Student Orientation is so important!

Orientation is designed to help you feel comfortable and ready for your first day at Northeast State. During your session, you will explore campus, meet staff who are here to help you, learn about important technology and resources, get introduced to academic and student support services, meet other new students and start making connections.

By the end of orientation, you’ll feel more prepared, more connected, and ready to begin your college journey with confidence. We’re excited to welcome you!

Important Information

Orientation is not the same as class registration. You will not register for classes during orientation. If you still need to register for classes, contact the Advising Resource Center:

• Phone: 423-323-0214

Orientation Dates (Fall 2026 Students)

Blountville Campus (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
Full program—arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire session.

• July 10 (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
• July 30  (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
• August 12  (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
• August 18  (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
• August 20  (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

Elizabethton Campus
Full program—arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire session.

• July 17 (9:00 AM – 12:15 PM)
• July 17 (12:45 PM – 4:00 PM)

Kingsport Campus
Full program—arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire session.

• July 21 (9:00 AM – 12:15 PM)
• July 21 (12:45 PM – 4:00 PM)

Register for Orientation

Register Now for New Student Orientation

Need Help?

• Accessibility accommodations:
  Call 423-279-7640 or email Accessibility@NortheastState.edu
  (Please request at least 7 days in advance.)
• Questions or changes to your orientation date:
  Email StudentLife@NortheastState.edu

The Bear Cove - Student Lounge

The Bear Cove Student Lounge is designed for students to use for studying, socializing, eating, relaxing and lounging in between classes. In the Bear Cove you can also check out some athletic equipment such as tennis racquets, pickleball paddles, footballs, and basketball balls just to name a few. This space can be reserved for meetings on Fridays only.  It is located in the General Studies building room C1114.

For more information call 423-354-2416 or email StudentLife@NortheastState.edu.

Student Life promotes and supports co-curricular campus activities and leadership development opportunities that enhance the student’s collegiate experience.

Northeast State is committed to the concept of total student development and support by encouraging participation in co-curricular activities that lead to the development of individual and team skills. The College sanctions various student organizations, clubs, programs and academic/co-curricular committees in support of student life.

Student Life programs and student organizations are coordinated through the offices of Campus Activities and Leadership Programs, which serve as clearinghouses and resource centers for campus programs designed to promote student involvement, including voter registration.

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