Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington

Covington, TN
1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019
901-475-2526

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington (TCAT-Covington) is a public institution of higher education located in Covington, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities and offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a variety of technical and occupational fields. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

TCAT-Covington was established in 1965 as the Covington Vocational-Technical School. It became a part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system in 1967 and was renamed the Covington Area Vocational-Technical School. In 1974, the name was changed to the Covington Vocational-Technical Institute. In 1999, the name was again changed, this time to the Tennessee Technology Center at Covington, and finally, in 2003, to its current name of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington.

The college's main campus is located on approximately 50 acres (20 hectares) of land in Covington, Tennessee. The campus includes a variety of instructional and support facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, a library, and a student center. In addition to the main campus, TCAT-Covington operates a satellite campus in Ripley, Tennessee, which offers programs in cosmetology and massage therapy.

TCAT-Covington offers a variety of associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in a variety of technical and occupational fields, including automotive technology, business and office technology, construction technology, cosmetology, electrical technology, health care technology, industrial maintenance technology, information technology, and welding technology. The college also offers a number of general education courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

In addition to its academic programs, TCAT-Covington offers a variety of student services, including career counseling, tutoring, and job placement assistance. The college also operates a number of on-campus facilities, including a bookstore, a child care center, and a student restaurant.

TCAT-Covington is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college's cosmetology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 333

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.tcatcovington.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.tcatcovington.edu/future-students/financial-aid