Dear Prospective Student:
Cleveland State is your community college. Today, we live in a world that is constantly changing. The demands we face require us to seek additional education in order to become productive citizens in the State of Tennessee. The faculty and staff of Cleveland State are here to meet your needs. Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associate's degree or certificate and enter the workforce, update or learn specific job skills, or take a course for personal enrichment ­ Cleveland State can help. We promise you a friendly environment and quality instruction at a reasonable cost. Our students are successful; just ask your friends and business associates. You will be amazed at how many have attended Cleveland State.

Please take time to read our catalog from cover to cover and find out about all the wonderful opportunities that are available to you at Cleveland State. Take a particularly close look at the personnel section near the end of the catalog. You will be impressed by the credentials of our faculty and staff. We are here to make sure your experience at Cleveland State will be enlightening, rewarding and enjoyable. Come and join us.

Sincerely,
Carl Hite, President
Cleveland State Community College
chite@clevelandstatecc.edu