CPS Student Success

Next start date is January 13, 2025. APPLY NOW or REQUEST INFO for College of Professional Studies!

Whenever you are on a journey, it is always helpful to have someone who can help you when you reach a crossroads. That is what our Student Success staff are here to do for you. Carson-Newman’s goal is your success!

We will help you navigate any challenges you may encounter related to learning. We will help you learn time management, resume writing, interview skills, and more. You have taken the first step on this journey, and we want you to know you aren’t alone.

The CPS Learning Experience

Flexible, Experiential Learning in Community

We believe in the power of relationships between faculty and students, students and other students, and students and their communities. As a result, we offer a variety of innovative, flexible learning opportunities that provide a transformational learning experience.

Receiving my undergraduate degree from Carson-Newman University meant that I was prepared professionally, having received a world-class Christian liberal arts education and prepared spiritually, as I was prayed for and over during my time as a Carson-Newman student. My undergraduate work has prepared me well to meet the challenges that exist today and that lie ahead and has impacted the way in which I teach, lead, and serve those in my community- with sincerity in my words and intentionality in my actions.

Hope (Completed Undergraduate Degree)

My MBA experience at Carson-Newman allowed me to get my degree at a pace that worked for me. Balancing a full-time job and a newborn at the time, my professors worked with me and C-N worked with me to pause and quickly pick back up my studies without missing a beat. I had been out of school for a while, but I became a better writer, a better leader, and gained confidence in the workplace that I didn’t have before.

Adam (MBA Graduate)

Important Dates to Remember

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Disability Services

We know that learning is challenging. It is challenging for everyone. We want to provide you with the support you need to learn despite whatever challenges you face along the way. Disability Services will help to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students and help you reach your full potential!

Disability Services

Counseling Services

 C-N Counseling Services strive to support all students, including online and distant learners. You can make an online appointment, visit a virtual relaxation room, and find many mental-health resources.

Counseling Services

Academic Advising & Life Coaching

Our online Student Support staff stands ready to help you navigate the registration process and make the essential academic decisions that will equip you to take control of your future and live a thriving academic life. We will also help you learn and develop skills that will prepare you for success in and beyond college, such as time management, test-taking, presentation, and problem-solving skills, among others. Email Student Success today to set up a virtual or in-person meeting with an advisor.

Career Development

We offer various services to help and support students and alumni prepare for and connect with a career that will lead to a meaningful career and thriving life. Email our Career Services department for helpful resources.

Online Tutoring and Writing Review

Brainfuse is a 24/7 online tutoring program built into each course and is a free service for you. You can search on specific topics, upload a paper for review, or schedule an appointment with a live online tutor. When you log onto your Canvas course, you will find a link for Brainfuse online tutoring.

C-N Library

Carson-Newman’s Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library is here to help you reach your full potential. In the C-N online library, you can live chat with a research librarian, find databases, view research guides, acquire citation help, and access many other services.

What does it mean to be an online student?

Perfect for working adults, our online programs provide a supportive environment that allows you to complete your coursework at a time and location that suits you. You’ll get to interact with your peers and professors and build a lifelong career network.

What to expect during your first term

All of our classes are 7.5 weeks (half of a traditional semester). Since we cover the same amount of material, you have more weekly assignments than in a conventional class. It is essential to check your Canvas calendar daily for due dates and upcoming projects. It is also imperative to check your email daily and seek help immediately when needed.

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Flexible, Experiential Learning in Community

Important Dates to Remember

CPS Academic Calendar

CPS Dates & Deadlines

Student Resources & Support

Disability Services

Counseling Services

Academic Advising & Life Coaching

Career Development

Online Tutoring and Writing Review

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What does it mean to be an online student?

What to expect during your first term

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