Volunteer State Community College at Cookeville is a public, comprehensive community college offering associate degrees and certificates as well as general education classes. At Volunteer State Cookeville, we are committed to providing high-quality educational programs, strengthening community and workforce partnerships in the Upper Cumberland area; inspiring life-long learning, and preparing students for successful careers, university transfer, & meaningful citizenship in a global society.
Cookeville was named one of the Ten Best Tennessee Towns for a Weekend Trip by WorldAtlas. Here is what they said:
Cookeville, the biggest town and seat of north-central Tennessee’s Putnam County, sits in the Upper Cumberland region, approximately 80 miles east of the state capital, Nashville. Dubbed the "Hub of the Upper Cumberlands," this regional, cultural, and educational locus houses the main campuses of Tennessee Bible College and Tennessee Technological University, as well as the branch center of Volunteer State Community College. Reserve some time for exploring Cookeville’s prominent attractions including Cummins Falls State Park, Dogwood Performance Pavilion, Cookeville Depot Museum, and Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Downtown offers a plethora of shops and activities, including Market On The Square, Soul Craft Coffee, and Seven Senses Food & Cheer. Visitors can wind down at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cookeville.
Center Information
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Open Hours
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tour
- Call (931) 520-0551 for center tour availability
- Video tour of center
Library Hours
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Business Office/Cashier Window
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(closed 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Center Offerings
Volunteer State Community College is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to offer the following programs at the Cookeville Center. Each semester's course offerings are based on pathway sequencing and are subject to enrollment minimums. Check with your advisor for additional details.
Programs
- Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate
- Business, AAS
- Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate
- Health Sciences AAS, Paramedic Concentration
- Mechatronics Technology, AAS and Technical Certificate
- Paramedic Technical Certificate
University Parallel – Areas of Emphasis Available include:
- Accounting, AS (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
- Business Administration, AS (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
- Computer Information Technology, AAS and Technical Certificate
- Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3), AST (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
- Finance, AS (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
- General Studies, AS
- Information Systems, AS (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
- Management, AS (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
- Marketing, AS (Tennessee Transfer Pathway)
View a complete list of programs available through Vol State. Several Vol State programs are also available online.
Student Resources
Testing
- By appointment only
- Monday - Friday
Schedule an exam at the Volunteer State Cookeville Testing Center
Learning Commons
In Person
- Monday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Extended Virtual Hours
Scholarships
Ready for you at Volunteer State Cookeville!
Student Services
Schedule an appointment. Use the links below or call (931) 520-0551
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