UTC Parents and Families,
Spring has sprung on campus, and it is mid-term time – a time that can bring extra stress for our UTC Students. Families play a vital role in supporting students throughout their college journey, offering encouragement and guidance during challenging times. We wanted to share a resource that could be helpful to share with your students to manage the stress and find support available to them both on and off campus.
The Office of Student Outreach & Support (SOS), part of the Dean of Students Office, provides case management, basic needs services, and general support for students experiencing a disruption to their normal academic studies. SOS staff guides and helps connect students with a variety of resources both on and off-campus, whether they are experiencing physical or mental health, personal, or family concerns.
If you have concerns about your student and it is not an emergency, please submit a Community Member of Concern Referral (www.utc.edu/coc) so that SOS can send outreach and offer support appropriately. Through our outreach, we aim to help students develop self-advocacy, resiliency, and coping skills.
If you have concerns about your student, and it is an emergency, please call Campus PD at 423-425-HELP.
The UTC Parent and Family Association can also serve as a connector to a variety of resources on campus, such as Student Outreach & Support. If you have questions or concerns, PFA is here to help—reach out to us at utcparents@utc.edu.
Best,
Latisha Hubbard, Associate Director for Student Outreach and Support &
Hannah Turcotte, Assistant Director for Student and Family Engagement
- Mar 10 – Mar 16: Spring Break- No classes
- Mar 24: Fall 2025 class schedule available to view online
- Mar 24: Last day to withdraw on a course-by-course basis with a grade of W (one or more courses)
- Apr 9: Fall 2025 registration begins for currently enrolled students
- Apr 18: Holiday – No classes
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How are you managing the added stress of midterms?
The university has many resources for you to use, are there any specific ones that you’d like help connecting with?
What are some experiential learning opportunities available to you? How can I support you as you explore these opportunities?
How do you plan on staying healthy and safe over spring break?
What housing plans have you been considering for next school year?
Greetings from Janice Cosey, Bursar
Spring Break is next week! We hope for a safe, and fun filled experience for each of your students.
Due to continued unexpected delays we continue to encourage students to set up ACH/Direct Deposit for refunds through the student’s MyMocsNet account. This option is secure and provides the quickest access to funds. Paper checks are mailed to the permanent address on file, which can take 5-10+ days via USPS. If assistance is needed on adding the refund account information, please go to www.utc.edu/bursar, click the “Video Instructions” tab in the middle of the page and click on the video titled “Bursar Series: Direct Deposit.
If the Tuition Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) was utilized for the Spring Semester, the third payment was due on March 1 with final payment due on April 1. A late fee of $50 is applied on the 4th of the month if the scheduled payment is not received. Please note that an unpaid balance can affect future registrations. On April 2, a hold will be placed on the accounts that still owe for Spring 2025.
The 1098T is now available on the student’s MyMocsNet account. This is a document that each student should have for tax related processes.
If you have general questions, please contact our office at 423.425.4781 or email us at Bursars-Office@utc.edu. The office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.
Help your student prepare for their future by connecting with us!
Here are some upcoming career development opportunities:
- College of Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair | 3.5.25 | 10a-2p
- Graduate Student Professional Development Workshop: Connecting Experiences to Jobs | 3.5.25 | 12-1:30p
- School of Professional Studies Career & Recruitment Fair | 3.6.25 | 1-4p
- UTAA Resumes & Cover Letters that Get Noticed (online) | 3.12.25 | 12:30p
- Game of Life: Career Edition, co-sponsored by Financial Wellness | 3.18.25 | 4:30-6p
- UTAA Next Step Networking (online) | 3.19.25 | 12:30p
- Pre-Health Expo | 3.25.25 | 10a-3p | Tennessee Room
- UTAA Job Search Strategies & Interviewing Success (online) | 3.26.25 | 12:30p
- Mosaic Reverse Career Fair | 3.27.25 | 4pm
- UTAA Salary Negotiations & Round Table Discussions (online) | 4.2.25 | 12:30p
- Rollins College of Business: UNUM Bridge Luncheon On-site at UNUM in Chattanooga | 4.2.25 | 11:30a-1:00p
Housing Assignments
The next rounds of ’25-’26 housing assignments for incoming freshmen student, transfers and current students will be March 12 and March 26. Students should keep an eye on their UTC email for more information.
Summer Housing
Summer school housing applications will open March 14. Assignments will begin early April. Visit utc.edu/housing for more details.
Off-Campus Student Services
Coming off a successful Housing Fair in which over 60 properties and on-campus partners came together to provide great offers, insights, and advice for students looking to off-campus housing, Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) is eager to continue the work. Aiming to serve students, alleviate their stress, and help them find housing for next year, OCSS meets students where they are, no matter what experience or support they have, and, through collaborations with on-campus partners, provides them with perspectives, resources, and tools to navigate the off-campus housing journey.
Securing housing for next year is our goal, and there is plenty of housing out there for students to find. Encourage your student to check out Off-Campus Student Services…Pfeiffer 207, x4252, ocss@utc.edu, or utc.edu/ocss…we are here to help!
Spring Family Day 2025!
Join us April 5 for Spring Family Day at UTC. Registration is now open and required for both guests and UTC students attending with their family for this fun day of events.
Your ticket to Spring Family Day gets you access to all we have to offer! There is one registration fee for guests and students attend for free. Check out the schedule on our website to see what is included in your ticket for the day. Registration for Spring Family Day will close on April 1 at 12 PM EST. No registrations or payments will be accepted on site at the events.
We have a set capacity numbers for this event. Once capacity is met, we will not be able to accept any more registrations. Capacity is defined by space and/or resource limitations as we work to create the best possible experience for our attending families.
As an added bonus, the Chattanooga Football Club is offering a special offer to families attending UTC Spring Family Day. Consider finishing your day at the CFC vs. Orlando City U-23 match at 7 PM EST by buying tickets for you and your family. More information and a link to the discounted tickets is available on our Spring Family Day Website.
Ready to register? Visit our website to access the registration link and complete the registration form which is required for all guests and students attending Spring Family Day. Here, you will also find some helpful tips on how to complete the form.
Clarence T. Jones Observatory
The Department of Chemistry and Physics invites you to one of Chattanooga’s secret treasures, the Clarence T. Jones Observatory. Star Parties at the Observatory are educational events which are free and open to the public. The schedule for each semester is posted on the website, with updates posted to Facebook. Check the schedule for each semester to see what the topics are for that night’s event. Our first event following Spring Break will be on Sunday, March 23, from 7pm – 9pm EDT. The topic will be “Precession of the Equinoxes” with guest speaker Dr. Wesley Foster from Chattanooga State College.
Activities during a Star Party include a lecture on an astronomy topic, a show in the planetarium, an opportunity to view a live astronomical object through the historic 20.5″ telescope. Additional activities may include telescopes in the parking lot with members of the Barnard Astronomical Society and an educational activity for children in the Observatory’s library room. Wear outdoor attire appropriate for the weather forecast in order to enjoy the telescopes in the parking lot. If there is a large crowd, we will repeat the activities so that visitors can rotate through the various educational activities of the evening.
Challenger Exploration Camp
Are you looking for a summer experience for your child? Look no further than the UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center!
We are pleased to announce the return of our popular summer camps! Our summer camps include simulated space missions, STEAM challenges, robotics, coding, and more! If your child loves space and enjoys thinking outside the box to create cars, airplanes, rockets, and bridges, this might be the perfect place for his/her! The camp price includes tickets for all our afternoon adventures. Camps attendees will go swimming at the ARC, explore history at the Chattanooga Medal of Honor Heritage Center, see the stars at the historic Clarence Jones Observatory, and take a trip to the zoo.
Camps run Monday through Friday from 8:45 to 3:30. (Extended pick up is available until 4:30 each day for $20 per day.)
Camp Price: $290.50 ($275 Camp Fee + 15.50 Registration Fee)
To Register, please visit:
https://www.utccreativitycamps.com/challenger-exploration-camps.cfm (Rising 4th – 6th Graders)
https://www.utccreativitycamps.com/micronaut-exploration-camp.cfm (Rising 2nd and 3rd Graders)
See our flyer for more information!
Student Programs Survey
We need your student’s help! What events do they want to see on campus? Help shape our student programs and events by completing having your student take this quick survey. Their feedback will help us in providing the best experiences for the 2025-2026 academic year. The survey will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
Share the survey with your student!
The first 1,000 enrolled students to participate will receive one of the following UTC branded giveaway items: 40-ounce cup with straw, mini umbrella, UTC Croc charms (two per student) or a UTC blanket. Check your student email after the survey closes for confirmation and giveaway pickup details.
UTC Aquatics is now hiring lifeguards for summer 2025. Applicants must be 16 years or older, pass all lifeguard prerequisites, be able to teach swimming lessons (training provided) and must have American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. If applicants can work all summer, certification can be provided. Lifeguards will make $13 an hour.
If your student is interested, have them contact Kate Dennis at emma-dennis@utc.edu for more information.
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