WTH is a CRN? GRAD Institute

This is your go-to person for all things related to your degree.

• Professor

• Student Success Advisor

• Student Resource Manager

• College President

Answer explanation

Your assigned Student Success Advisor (and GRAD/Flex advisor) will help guide you along your degree path.

This is a 5-digit number that matches a specific section of a class.

• CRN

• A#

• SSN

• 1010

Answer explanation

The CRN, or Course Reference Number, is a 5-digit code that relates to a specific class section.

Example: The section of English Composition I that meets at the Southeast Campus on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:25 AM has a CRN of 86007.

Roughly the amount of time you are in a class throughout the week. Also used to calculate degree progress.

• Max Time Frame

• Credit Hours

• Class Schedule

• A#

Answer explanation

Credit Hours must be earned to complete your degree (Associate's is usually 60-61 credit hours).

A 3 credit hour in-person class will usually have you in the classroom for roughly 3 hours throughout the week.

Your student status if you are taking 12+ credit hours.

• Part-time

• Half-time

• Honor roll

• Full-time

Answer explanation

12+ credit hours: full-time

6-11 credit hours: part-time

Make sure you choose the right one required by your Financial Aid, if relevant!

Application form required to receive federal financial aid and most state financial aid.

• State Scholarships

• FAFSA

• FERPA

• The Common App

A state scholarship that fully covers tuition for students pursuing an Associate's degree right after high school.

• Tennessee Hope

• Pell Grant

• Tennessee Promise

• TN Achieves

A scholarship for students 23+ years old or classified as independent on the FAFSA.

• Tennessee Reconnect

• Tennessee Hope

• Tennessee Adults

• College Returner

The office that handles all charges to your account.

• Financial Aid

• Student Success Center

• Student Billing and Account Services

• Welcome Center

Program where you can find your course information and turn in assignments.

• NS Online/D2L

• Canvas

• Blackboard

• myNSCC

True or False: My in-person classes will not use NS Online/D2L for any assignments.

• True

• False