TSU’s Two-day Passport Fair Attracts Nearly 140 Students, Community Members

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University continues to demonstrate its commitment to facilitating international travel for students and the surrounding community. The recently held two-day Passport Fair on Sept.17 and 18 saw approximately 140 individuals attend to apply for passports at the main campus and the Avon Williams Campus.

Dr. Jewell Winn, Executive Director of International Programs and Academic Global Engagement, talks to a reporter about the benefit of TSU serving as a passport application acceptance facility. (TSU photo)

In collaboration with the Office of International Programs and Academic Global Engagement (IPAGE) and the U.S. Department of State, the fair provided essential passport application services, breaking down barriers to global engagement and encouraging study abroad opportunities.

“Hosting this Passport Fair was an important step in equipping our students and community members with the tools necessary for international travel,” said Dr. Jewell G. Winn, executive director of IPAGE. “We are thrilled with the turnout, as it reflects a growing interest in global engagement and cultural understanding.”

Participants who attended the fair were reminded to bring the necessary items for their passport applications, which included a completed application form, a valid photo ID, a passport-sized photo, proof of U.S. citizenship, and the required fees.

As a certified application acceptance facility by the U.S. Department of State, TSU offers guided assistance through the passport application process. The service aligns with the university’s mission to foster globally aware citizens and expand academic opportunities beyond campus borders.

For those who were unable to attend the fair, the TSU Passport Acceptance Facility remains available by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested individuals can schedule an appointment by calling 615-963-5640. The facility is located in Suite A400 on the Avon Williams Campus.

For more information about TSU’s Passport Acceptance Facility or study abroad opportunities, please visit www.tnstate.edu/passport.

Featured photo: As a certified application acceptance facility by the U.S. Department of State, TSU offers guided assistance through the passport application process.

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