Pellissippi State Community College

Pellissippi State Community College (PSTCC) is a public community college located in Knox and Blount counties in Tennessee. Established in 1974 as the State Technical Institute at Knoxville, the college has grown to serve nearly 11,000 students across its four campuses.

Campuses

• Hardin Valley
• Blount County
• Magnolia Avenue
• Strawberry Plains

The college offers a diverse range of academic programs, including over 50 areas of study. These are organized into various schools, such as the School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies, and the School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services.

Degrees offered range from Associate of Arts (A.A.) to Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), along with certificates and specialized training programs.

Student Support and Workforce Development

PSTCC is committed to student success, providing resources such as academic advising, financial aid assistance, and career services. The college emphasizes workforce development with programs designed to equip students with practical skills for various industries.

Campus Facilities and Programs

The main campus in Hardin Valley is the largest, featuring a walking trail, disc golf course, and facilities like the Student Recreation Center and the Clayton Performing Arts Center.

The Blount County Campus in Friendsville offers programs including Nursing and Culinary Arts. The Magnolia Avenue Campus in East Knoxville provides accessible education with programs such as Audio Production Engineering and Nursing.

The Strawberry Plains Campus houses state-of-the-art labs for Nursing and Cyber Defense, as well as the Mega Lab for Engineering Technology and Welding Technology.

Locations

• Knoxville, TN, USA

Pellissippi State Community College continues to play a vital role in higher education, offering accessible and comprehensive programs to meet the diverse needs of its students and the community.