Public community college serving rural East Tennessee with transfer and career-ready programs.
Walters State offers over 100 programs of study across seven academic divisions: Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business and Technical Education, Health Programs, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Public Safety. The college emphasizes both transfer pathways to four-year universities and career-ready technical certificates. Transfer programs align with Tennessee Transfer Pathways, and the college maintains articulation agreements to facilitate student progression.
The college operates five campuses across East Tennessee: the main campus in Morristown, plus satellite locations in Greeneville (Niswonger Campus), Sevierville, New Tazewell-Claiborne County, and Newport-Cocke County. Athletics are central to campus life, with men's and women's teams competing in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, cycling, softball, and volleyball through NJCAA and TCCAA affiliations. Student support services include tutoring, disability services, veteran services, counseling, and a Student Success and Advising Center.
Walters State welcomes prospective students through multiple pathways including dual enrollment for high school students, middle college programs, and transfer admission. The college offers prior learning assessment options and accepts military experience and certifications for credit. High school dual credit and dual enrollment programs allow students to earn college credit before graduation.
The college emphasizes student success and career readiness. Notable alumni include professional athletes (Ben Joyce, Brent Honeywell Jr., Ryan Kelly, Chad Bell, Brett Martin), musicians (Rodney Atkins), and politicians. The college supports workforce training and has developed partnerships with Tennessee Technology Centers and four-year institutions to facilitate seamless transfer and employment pathways.