UTC Parents and Families,
The spring semester is in full swing now, which means that your student(s) are hard at work managing their new semester routines.
As the UTC Parent and Family Association looks to the future, we want you to be a part of the planning process. We need your feedback and hope you will consider filling out our 2026 Communications Survey (more info below). This survey will help us gather information about your communication preferences and needs, as well as ways you may want to engage with the Association.
It is never too early to start discussing summer and fall plans with your student. Check in with your student about their internship, job, and housing plans for the rest of the year. Thank you for partnering with us to support your students through their UTC experience!
2026 Parent and Family Communications Survey
We want to hear from you! The UTC Parent and Family Association 2026 Communications Survey is now open. The survey will be open from February 4th to April 1st. This is a quick and helpful way for you to provide us with feedback. Your voice is important!
- March 16-22: Spring Break
- March 24: Undergraduate mid-term grades due from faculty by 10:00 am
- March 30: Last day to withdraw on a course-by-course basis with a grade of W
View the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Here!
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- What are your plans for Spring Break?
- Have you considered housing arrangements for the fall?
- What can your family do to support you right now?
- How are you staying active during the colder months?
The Spring 2026 semester has already brought some unexpected weather. Please stay warm and safe during this time. For some of you, this may be your student’s final semester, and we would like to take a moment to recognize this important milestone. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment! 😊
The Bursar Office team is here to support you throughout your student’s educational journey. As the semester progresses, students are strongly encouraged to set up ACH/Direct Deposit for refunds through their MyMocsNet account. Paper refund checks are mailed to the permanent address on file and may take 5–10 or more days to arrive via USPS. For faster and more secure delivery of funds, the Office of the Bursar strongly recommends using ACH/Direct Deposit. If assistance is needed with adding refund account information, please visit the Bursar Office website at www.utc.edu/bursar.
If the Tuition Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is being used for the Spring semester, the next payment is due February 1, with subsequent payments due March 1 and April 1. A late fee of $50 will be assessed on the 4th of each month if a scheduled payment is not received.
If you have general questions, please contact our office at 423.425.4781 or email us at [email protected]. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: A MyMocsPass Passphrase is required for us to share specific information regarding a student’s account.
Reminder, the FASFA is open and ready for your student to complete!
Click the here for Frequently Asked Questions relating to the FASFA
Help your student prepare for their future by connecting with us!
Here are some upcoming career development opportunities:
- CECS Moc’ Interviews | 2.10 | 1-3:30 | ECS 205
- All Majors Job & Internship Fair | 2.11 | 11a-3p | UC Tennessee Room
- Teacher Recruitment Day | 2.24 | 10a-11:30a | UC Tennessee Room
- RCOB Resume Week | February 23-25 | Fletcher Hall
- RCOB Career Fair | 3.2 | Fletcher Hall
- CECS Spring Career Fair | 3.4 | 10a-2p
- Volunteer Fair | 3.4 | 2p-4p | Guerry Reading Room
Off-Campus Journey
The Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) office is here to help any students (and parents) navigate the world of off-campus living and commuting, whether students live at home, live on their own, or are just starting to look for a place for the next school year. The best first step is to check out our website to see all that we do, explore our plethora of resources, see some of our property listings, find roommates/sublets, or schedule an appointment with us. (www.utc.edu/ocss).
A great introduction is also our monthly webinar called The Off-Campus Journey happening this month on February 11th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. All registration and Zoom details are found in the link.
Our big event this month is our Spring Off-Campus Housing Fair, hosted in the Tennessee Room in the University Center on February 17th from 1pm-6pm. With over 50 properties at the event as well as many on-campus partners, students have all of the resources they need for their off-campus journey in one room together. And with chances to win prizes, walk away with some great swag, and get some good grub, this fair is not to be missed.
Any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Housing Updates February 2026
Housing Applications
The 2026-2027 incoming freshmen and transfer student housing application is open. Room assignments for incoming students begin in March. Students will receive more information about the assignment process in their MOCs email accounts.
Currently enrolled students will participate in the Housing Lottery program. Students are automatically entered into the lottery program when they apply for housing by 8 a.m. EST on February 8, 2026. Students will be notified with more information after 5 p.m. on Feb. 10.
For more info about the housing application process, please visit Apply for Housing.
Summer Housing
Summer school housing applications will open March 16. Assignments will begin early April. Visit utc.edu/housing for more details.
Residential Tutoring
Housing and Residence Life is offering FREE walk-in tutoring in the residence halls. For the full spring schedule, check our Facebook or Instagram pages: @utchousing.
Housing Issues or Concerns
Please encourage your students to contact their RA or RD with any questions or concerns. From roommate conflicts to maintenance-related concerns, they are there to help. Please also have them check out the Housing Student Handbook that contains information on how to live in our residence halls.
If your student has a maintenance issue, have them fill out a maintenance request in Manage My Housing. If it is an emergency, have them contact their complex office or RA On Call.
Scrappy’s Market
Students are encouraged to take advantage of Scrappy’s Market hosted by Scrappy’s Cupboard and Mocs Dining to get all their produce needs! Hosted every other week throughout the Spring 2026 term, Scrappy’s Market, is back and will be serving the UTC Community with free, fresh, produce! Chattanooga Area Food Bank will be joining us through the semester.
Here is the complete list of dates for Spring 2026. All events are hosted on the 2nd floor of the University Center at the Lobby Tables.
- Feb 11, 2-4 pm
- Feb 24, 2-4 pm
- March 11, 2-4 pm
- March 24, 2-4 pm
- April 8th, 2-4 pm
- April 21st. 2-4 pm
There are free workshops for your student!
The UTC Library offers free workshops for students throughout the semester. These workshops span a variety of topics from organization to music production to professionalism. Encourage your student to check out these upcoming workshops:
- February 4: What is an Annotated Bibliography?
- February 10: Microsoft Word for Undergraduates
- February 11: Avoiding Plagiarism
- February 12: Colors and Composition: The Art of Visual Storytelling
- February 23: Make a Paper Speaker
- March 5: Photoshop Basics
Click Here for a full schedule and details!
Now On Sale: 2026 UTC Softball Mini Plans and Single Game Tickets
The Chattanooga Mocs softball team is set for an exciting 2026 campaign coming off the program’s 16th regular season SoCon Championship and advancing to the tournament championship last year! Head Coach Frank Reed also picked up SoCon Coach of the Year honors. Don’t miss any of the action this spring inside Frost Stadium!
Single game tickets are now on sale! New for 2026, purchase a 4-game mini-plan and save! Buy three games and get the fourth free! Not sure which game to attend? Check out the schedule posted on GoMocs.com.
Outstanding People of UTC
Dr. Betsy Myers and Brandalyn Shropshire, who were named to the 2025–26 All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team, were presented with engraved plaques during a Mocs men’s basketball game. The conference-wide recognition highlights one faculty member and one staff member from each SoCon institution whose work has made a measurable impact on their campus.
Dr. Betsy Myers (left photo) and Brandalyn Shropshire were presented engraved plaques from Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross (photos by Ray Soldano).
Save the Date for Spring Family Day!
Detailed schedule and registration information coming to utc.edu/pfa soon! We hope you will join us on March 28th!
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