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

Transition to college can be challenging and we want to help. New Student orientation is a crucial part of the onboarding process for you.  It is designed to help you acclimate to Northeast State, learn about academic and student support services, technologies, meet fellow students and start your journey with confidence. Our goal is help you be prepared starting day one!

January 15, 2026 9am – 1:45pm

This orientation is designed to benefit all statements regardless of the campus you will be attending. 

*For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Accessibility Services at 423.279.7640 or email Accessibility@NortheastState.edu. Requests should be made at least seven (7) working days prior to the event.

*For questions about orientation or if you need to change your orientation date or information, please 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.