Off-Campus
Name at least two websites you can buy new or used textbooks.
Chegg; Textbooks.com; Amazon; Abe Books; Valore Books; Ecampus; Slug Books
What are the only animals allowed in the dorms and in Tech Village?
Emotional support animals, and only if it has been approved through the Accessible Education Center
What is the name of the dining location in the library?
Au Bon Pain
RUC first floor (RUC 112)
Where can students go to find out what events are happening on campus?
the Student Activity page
When can students opt out of living on campus?
Freshman have to live on campus for two academic semesters after which they can live off of campus.
What is a Living & Learning Village?
Each dorm hall has a specific village, such as the Environmental Village in New Hall North or the Global Village in MS Cooper/Pinkerton Halls. Each village has study areas with tutoring opportunities as well as a classroom to be used for classes related to the village theme. Each village is also designed to provide additional student leadership opportunities through each of the individual Village Councils.
Where is the Perch located?
New Hall North (In the north wing of the Environmental Village is “The Perch” lounge and dining venue. This area includes a recreation spot for students, a convenience store, two dining locations, a classroom, and the Greek Life sorority suites.)
Where is the Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center (BCC) located?
RUC second floor (RUC 258)
What does TAB stand for?
Tech Activities Board; this is a student organization that plans and promotes special events on campus
What are Tech's Purple Pride Partners?
It's a list of businesses in Putnam County that support Tech's students, faculty, and staff with discounts. You can find a list of "Purple Partners" at this link: https://www.tntech.edu/community/pride-partners.php
How much does it cost to live in a single room in Crawford Hall?
$2,655 per semester
What are the hours for the Starbucks on campus?
Monday - Thursday: 7am-7pm; Friday: 7am-5pm; Closed on weekends
Where can I rent a bike?
Currently, students can rent a bicycle free of charge at two different locations on campus. In the New Hall North lobby and the Fitness Center, students may check out a bicycle from 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM with a swipe of their eagle card. You can be provided a bike lock. You can take the bike wherever you would like, as long as it is returned within the time period.
What is the Backdoor Playhouse, and where is it located?
It is where plays, dramatic performances, film screenings, etc. take place; it is located on the first floor of the Jere Whitson building
Name at least two real estate businesses that rent apartments in Cookeville.
G&G Properties; Buckner Properties; Soard Properties; Bernhardt Rentals; Falcon Realty; Chelsea Place Apartments; Eagles Landing Apartments
How much does it cost to live in a single room in New Hall North or New Hall South?
$4,520 per semester
Once a week
The College of Education has a place where students can check out technology, books, and practice tests. What is its name?
The Learning Resource Center
What center on campus provides events that promote, support, and advocate for women?
The Women's Center
(11/16, 6pm via Zoom: Sisters Rising film screening - Sister’s Rising is the story of six Native American women fighting to restore personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States. Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault than all other American women, and 86% of the offenses are committed by non-Native men. These perpetrators exploit gaps in tribal jurisdictional authority and target Native women as ‘safe victims’. This film portrays powerful women acting in solidarity.)
What is the approximate price range on an off-campus apartment in Cookeville?
$425 - $1,050 per month
How much does it cost to live in a one bedroom in Tech Village?
$4,200 per semester
What are at least two of the four categories of meal plans?
Unlimited; Weekly; Block (Semester); Dining Dollar
Where can I find free business professional clothes on campus?
The Student-to-Career Professional Closet on the 4th floor of Johnson Hall
https://www.tntech.edu/business/studentsuccess/professional-closet.php
What organization on campus presents lectures, concerts, exhibits, readings, dramatic performances, etc. that promote greater appreciation for fine arts and seeks to connect students with a better understanding of diverse ideas and world cultures?
Center Stage
(11/11, 7pm via Zoom: A Virtual Discussion with Richard Rothstein, author of "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America")