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Drop/Add through MyVolstate Begins: 12 Weeks

May 19, 2026 Event type: Default Template Event Type: Academic More info: launchpad.classlink.com…: https://launchpad.classlink.com/volstate

Drop/Add through MyVolstate Begins: 1st 4 Weeks

May 19, 2026 Event type: Default Template Event Type: Academic More info: launchpad.classlink.com…: https://launchpad.classlink.com/volstate

Drop/Add through MyVolstate Begins: 12 Weeks

May 20, 2026 Event type: Default Template Event Type: Academic More info: launchpad.classlink.com…: https://launchpad.classlink.com/volstate

Drop/Withdrawal Form Required: 1st 4 Weeks

May 20, 2026 Drop/withdrawal form is located in MyVolstate. Click on the Student Forms icon. Event type: Default Template Event Type: Academic More info: launchpad.classlink.com…: https://launchpad.classlink.com/volstate

Drop/Withdrawal Form Required: 12 Weeks

May 21, 2026 Drop/withdrawal form is located in MyVolstate. Click on the Student Forms icon. Event type: Default Template Event Type: Academic More info: launchpad.classlink.com…: https://launchpad.classlink.com/volstate

Census: 1st 4 Weeks

May 24, 2026 Event type: Academic Calendar Event Type: Academic

Census: 1st 6 Weeks

May 24, 2026 Event type: Academic Calendar Event Type: Academic

Last Day to Withdraw: Maymester

May 24, 2026 Event type: Default Template Event Type: Academic

Memorial Day Holiday: College Closed

May 25, 2026 Event type: Default Template Featured Event: Break Event Type: Academic, Holiday

Summer Tuition and Fees Due

May 26, 2026 Event type: Academic Calendar Event Type: Academic

Tenure Under Threat

Tenure Under Threat

By Online Editor on April 28, 2026

Vasily StokesEditor In Chief Over the past couple of months in Tennessee, multiple bills have been introduced by Republican state senators and House representatives that specifically target public universities and state community colleges’ ability to grant tenure to…

The Next Generation of the NFL

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The Next Generation of the NFL

By Online Editor on April 28, 2026

By: Nate PetersStaff Writer As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, teams and fans prepare for a night full of uncertainty, especially since this year’s draft is lining up to be one of the most…

I Made My Eggs Taste Like Waffles: A Vol State Story

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I Made My Eggs Taste Like Waffles: A Vol State Story

By Pioneer Press Advisor on April 23, 2026

By Vasily StokesEditor-In-Chief The night I was writing this; I decided to make some scrambled eggs as I had not eaten anything but Ramen earlier that day. I like my…

Small Good Things: The Good News You Can Bear

Small Good Things: The Good News You Can Bear

By Online Editor on April 21, 2026

By Andrew R. Nolfo Staff Writer Did you hear the good news? Your favorite big, fuzzy, black-and-white animal is no longer endangered. As of April 1, 2026, giant pandas have officially been upgraded…

5 Stars, 3 Days, 1 Bear: Vol State PTK’s Award-Winning Road Trip

5 Stars, 3 Days, 1 Bear: Vol State PTK’s Award-Winning Road Trip

By Online Editor on April 21, 2026

By Francesca Ignacio Contributing Writer From sweeping regional elections to clinching the “Chandler” mascot, nine Gallatin students proved Phi Theta Kappa is more than a line on a resume. It is a power…