You can subscribe to The Orientation Staff at UTC is very excited to meet you and share what it means to be a MOC! Regardless of where you are from, after your Orientation session, you will be a well-prepared Freshman at one of the greatest metropolitan universities in the South!
Orientation is a great experience to immerse yourself in our campus community. Remember to take full advantage of this opportunity, bring a positive attitudes, and leave any “I’m too cool for this” thoughts at home!
Both of us are at some part of journey at UTC, Lindsay, a recent graduate in Early Childhood Education and former captain of the Sugar Mocs Dance Team from Bartlett, TN, and Andrew, a junior Health Sciences major/Business minor and the Student Body Vice President from Manchester, TN. We have both been involved with Orientation and in other leadership positions on campus. Our main advice is to get involved in our numerous campus activities and go to class every day! We have a true love for UTC and know you will too!
Below we have listed some common questions about Freshmen Orientation sessions! Also, we encourage students to explore the UTC website, especially the Orientation Blog, MocSquawk, for any updates.
Again, congratulations on your upcoming journey at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga! We look forward to seeing you this summer!
GO MOCS!
Andrew & Lindsay
Orientation Specialists
Orientation@utc.edu
423.425.5220
WHAT WILL I LEARN AT ORIENTATION?
Our administrators and student Orientation Leaders (OL’s) are beyond excited to teach you about:
- Student life
- Campus resources
- Getting involved
- Surviving your first year
- Dining services
- Parking
- Financial aid
- Registration
- Tuition and fees
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO ORIENTATION
- Sleeping bag or bed linens for a full bed
- Paper and pencil
- Checkbook/money to get a head start on paying fees
- Change of clothes for the next day
- Camera
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Everything you need to get ready in the morning
- Cell phone charger
- Alarm Clock
- Ideas of what you want to get involved with!
- Completed copy of the UTC Immunization Form.
- UTCID / Secure ID / passwords – Bring your Acceptance Letter
- Umbrella – It might rain … check the Chattanooga Forecast
- Lots of questions
- A GREAT ATTITUDE!
HOW MUCH OF ORIENTATION AM I WITH MY PARENTS?
Students and parents are together during the opening session and the student life sessions; however, you will be separated during the advisement and registration period. Also, during the small group sessions, students will be with their student Orientation Leaders while parents will be with our Student Development staff.
WHY DO WE LOVE UTC?
- Beautiful campus
- Walking distance to downtown and the riverfront
- A distinctive campus community that is personal, but has the resources of a large university
- The best campus housing in the South
- Dedicated academic programs with hands-on learning that prepare students for the finest careers in their field
- Engaged administrators that take time to know students and in return, better serve us
- Always something going on: 150 student organizations, Association of Campus Entertainment Events (like Casino Night!), club sports, campus recreation/outdoors trips (like skydiving and rafting!), the Student Government Association/Freshman Senate, Mocs Athletics Events (SOCON Champions of 2009!), Greek Life, Campus Ministries, and SO MUCH MORE!
- Our university believes without a doubt that “WE SHALL ACHIEVE” and has instilled this as our campus motto.
- THE LIST GOES ON AND ON!
HOW DO I GET TO UTC?
From Memphis
- I-40 East to Nashville.
- Pick up 440 loop to I-24 East.
- Take I-24 East to 27 North (Downtown Chattanooga).
- Exit at 4th Street (Exit 1C).
- Stay on 4th Street to Mabel Street.
- Turn right onto Mabel Street (see the UTC Arena on the right).
- Follow the turn as Mabel turns into 5th Street.
- Parking garage on your left … UC across the street.
From Nashville
- I-24 East to 27 North (Downtown Chattanooga).
- Exit at 4th Street (Exit 1C).
- Stay on 4th Street to Mabel Street.
- Turn right onto Mabel Street (see the UTC Arena on the right).
- Follow the turn as Mabel turns into 5th Street.
- Parking garage on your left … UC across the street.
From Knoxville
- I-75 South to I-24 West to 27 North (Downtown Chattanooga).
- Exit at 4th Street (Exit 1C).
- Stay on 4th Street to Mabel Street.
- Turn right onto Mabel Street (see the UTC Arena on the right).
- Follow the turn as Mabel turns into 5th Street.
- Parking garage on your left … UC across the street.
From Atlanta
- I-75 North to I-24 West to 27 North (Downtown Chattanooga).
- Exit at 4th Street (Exit 1C).
- Stay on 4th Street to Mabel Street.
- Turn right onto Mabel Street (see the UTC Arena on the right).
- Follow the turn as Mabel turns into 5th Street.
- Parking garage on your left … UC across the street.
From Birmingham
- I-59 North to I-24 East to 27 North (Downtown Chattanooga).
- Exit at 4th Street (Exit 1C.)
- Stay on 4th Street to Mabel Street.
- Turn right onto Mabel Street (see the UTC Arena on the right).
- Follow the turn as Mabel turns into 5th Street.
- Parking garage on your left … UC across the street
From Chattanooga Airport
- Follow signs to Hwy 153 via Shepherd Road
- Take Hwy 153 South to I-75
- I-75 South to I-24 West to 27 North (Downtown Chattanooga).
- Exit at 4th Street (Exit 1C).
- Stay on 4th Street to Mabel Street.
- Turn right onto Mabel Street (see the UTC Arena on the right).
- Follow the turn as Mabel turns into 5th Street.
- Parking garage on your left … UC across the street
