The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga—along with colleges and universities nationwide—is still waiting on the U.S. Department of Education to release FAFSA forms before being able to calculate and issue financial aid award packages to students. Short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA is essential for students seeking federal and state financial aid, including the federal Pell Grant and the Tennessee HOPE and UT Promise scholarships.
ChaTech partnership elevates UTC cybersecurity program to new heights
Responding to the growing demand for skilled tech professionals, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is working in close partnership with the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech) to grow the new Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity accelerated degree program.
For Dr. Artanya Wesley, guiding students’ paths is “why I do this work”
Understanding the driving force behind your ambitions, from earning a degree to scoring a promotion, is crucial for success. “If you know your why, you know your way,” said Dr. Artanya Wesley, the new vice chancellor for enrollment management and student affairs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
UTC recruiting students for 12-month degree program in IT/cybersecurity
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is drafting the next class for one of its new 12-month undergraduate degree programs for fall 2024. The Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology in Cybersecurity (BAS-IT CyS) is an accelerated program that requires students to commit to a heavy workload, including a paid internship at a partner company, public agency or nonprofit working with UTC.
10 UTC scholarships for transfer students you might not know about (but will now)
Are you almost done with your associate degree? Maybe you’re looking for a fresh start at a new university? If so, apply to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and take advantage of exclusive scholarships and support for transfer students like you.
Power grab: New graduate track combines engineering management and technical power industry fundamentals
UTC’s new Master of Science in Engineering Management-Concentration in Power is geared for technical professionals looking to advance their careers who are working in the power and utilities industry or those interested in moving into the field. The program is scheduled to begin in fall 2024 and is currently recruiting students.
UTC mechatronics majors engineering the future
From fast food to surgery to manufacturing, technology is revolutionizing industries around the world through automation, robotics and smart systems. And mechatronics is at the forefront, equipping the next generation of engineers with the skills to design, build and maintain the systems driving this global transformation.
From social worker to IT professional in less than a year at UTC
Mischka Scott, who graduated from the UTC BAS-IT CyS degree program in December 2023, now works as a system administrator at PlayCore in Chattanooga.
New FAFSA now available 24/7
Starting in February, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold FAFSA Fridays—a series of in-person and online workshops to assist current and prospective students and their families with filling out the form. UTC will release exact times and locations soon.
Calculating the future with a double major in math and computer science
Why major in math? For Dahlen Elstran, a senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, it’s pure passion. “I decided to major in math in 7th grade,” she said. “I realized that it was the only homework I enjoyed. So that was a sign.”