{"id":331,"date":"2026-01-12T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/parent-and-family-assc\/?p=331"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:27:01","slug":"pfa-newsletter-january-2025-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/parent-and-family-assc\/2026\/01\/12\/pfa-newsletter-january-2025-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PFA Newsletter &#8211; January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UTC Parents and Families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome to a New Semester!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy New Year, families! We hope the winter break provided you and your student with time to rest, reconnect, and recharge. As we begin a new semester, we want to remind you that we are here to support you and your student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time of year often brings a renewed sense of focus and possibility. Whether your student is returning with excitement, a bit of nerves, or a mix of both, our campus community is ready to support them every step of the way. The beginning of the semester is filled with events and opportunities for you student, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/center-for-student-leadership-engagement-and-community\/welcome-week\">Winter Welcome<\/a><\/strong>! Be sure your student checks out all the events available. Whether it is the Part-Time Job Fair or International Tea Time, there is something for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for the important role you play in your student\u2019s college journey. We\u2019re delighted to begin another semester together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/d8cae988-df48-ee11-be6d-00224809112d.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/d8cae988-df48-ee11-be6d-00224809112d.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/d8cae988-df48-ee11-be6d-00224809112d-768x276.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/d8cae988-df48-ee11-be6d-00224809112d-580x208.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/d8cae988-df48-ee11-be6d-00224809112d-610x219.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January 12: <\/strong>First day of classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 18: <\/strong>Last day to register for classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 19: <\/strong>Holiday &#8211; No Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 25: <\/strong>Last day to drop a class before a W is recorded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 16-22: <\/strong>Spring Break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/academic-affairs\/registrar\/calendars-and-schedules\/academic-calendar-fall-2025-summer-2026\">View the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1-1024x312.png\" alt=\"Recommended Reading\" class=\"wp-image-37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1-1024x312.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1-580x177.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1-610x186.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1-1536x468.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Recommended-Reading-Header-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/utc-officially-launches-college-of-nursing\/?_gl=1*xaglcs*_gcl_au*MTA1NTgzNTc1MS4xNzY1MjkwNjQ3\">UTC officially launches College of Nursing<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/winter-welcome-week-rings-in-the-new-semester\/?_gl=1*1xhp3pa*_gcl_au*MTA1NTgzNTc1MS4xNzY1MjkwNjQ3\">Winter Welcome Week rings in the new semester<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/top-20-of-25-a-years-worth-of-cheers\/?_gl=1*1xhp3pa*_gcl_au*MTA1NTgzNTc1MS4xNzY1MjkwNjQ3\">Top 20 of \u201925: A year\u2019s worth of cheers<br><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-1024x312.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-1024x312.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-800x244.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-580x177.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-610x186.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters-1536x468.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/Conversation-Starters.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What\u2019s something fun you\u2019re looking forward to on campus this semester?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s one skill you\u2019d like to develop this semester?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How is your housing situation going after the break?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s one thing you want to do differently academically this semester?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2-1024x312.png\" alt=\"Bursar Updates\" class=\"wp-image-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2-1024x312.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2-580x177.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2-610x186.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2-1536x468.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/Bursars-Updates-Banner-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester.\u00a0 This may be the last semester for your student, and we want to acknowledge the accomplishment. Congratulations!!! \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bursar Office Team is prepared to assist in the educational journey of your student!&nbsp; As we progress through the semester students are encouraged to set up ACH\/Direct Deposit for refunds through the student\u2019s MyMocsNet account.&nbsp; Paper checks are mailed to the permanent address on file, it can take 5-10+ days via USPS.&nbsp; The Office of the Bursar advocates ACH\/Direct Deposit because it is a vital step to ensure the funds expected can be delivered as quickly and securely as possible.&nbsp; If assistance is needed on adding the refund account information, please visit the Bursar Office website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/bursar\"><strong>www.utc.edu\/bursar<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Tuition Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) was utilized for the Spring Semester the next payment is due February 1 followed by subsequent due dates of March 1 and April 1.&nbsp; A late fee is applied on the 4<sup>th<\/sup> of each month if the scheduled payment is not received. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any general questions, please contact our office at 423.425.4781 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:Bursars-Office@utc.edu\"><strong>Bursars-Office@utc.edu<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp; The office is open Monday \u2013 Friday beginning at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/academic-affairs\/registrar\/mymocspass\">MyMocsPass Passphrase<\/a> is required to receive specific information about a student\u2019s account.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner-1024x307.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner-1024x307.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner-580x174.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner-610x183.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/10\/FASFA-Web-Banner.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Reminder, the FASFA is open and ready for your student to complete! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/financial-aid-and-scholarships\/fafsa-updates-and-faqs\">Click the here for Frequently Asked Questions relating to the FASFA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1-1024x551.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1-800x431.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1-580x312.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1-610x328.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Welcome-Tables-MocSync-1.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/center-for-student-leadership-engagement-and-community\/welcome-week\">Check out the Winter Welcome Schedule here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-1024x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-1024x220.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-768x165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-800x172.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-580x125.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-610x131.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b-1536x330.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/01\/career-events-pfa-header-b.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>UTC Career Connections office is available to support students through career counseling, resume and professional document critique, mock interviews, professional headshots<\/strong>, <strong>and the following events. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here are some upcoming career development opportunities:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RCOB Welcome Week Tabling<\/strong> | 1.12-22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part-time On &amp; Off Campus Job Fair<\/strong> | 1.15 | 10:30a-12:30p | UC Tennessee Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CECS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/70A0E4FAEAC28A7FC1-60455205-cecs#\/\">Resume<\/a> Reviews<\/strong> | 1.21 | 1p-3p | ECS 205<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CECS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/70A0E4FAEAC28A7FC1-60455456-linkedin#\/\">LinkedIn Reviews<\/a><\/strong> | 1.26 | Virtual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nacho Everyday Career Workshop: Secrets Hiring Managers Don\u2019t Tell You<\/strong> | 2.2 | 12p-1p | UC 127<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Criminal Justice Career Expo<\/strong> | 2.3 | 10a-2p | UC Tennessee Room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/career\"><strong>Career Connections<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"mailto:careeer@utc.edu\">careeer@utc.edu<\/a><br>423.425.4184<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/engineering-and-computer-science\/center-for-student-success\/career-development\"><strong>College of Engineering &amp; Computer Science&nbsp; Success Center<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"mailto:CECS-SuccessCenter@utc.edu\">CECS-SuccessCenter@utc.edu<\/a><br>423.425.5465<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business\/joseph-f-decosimo-success-center\/career-development-reimagined\"><strong>Rollins College of Business<\/strong><br>Joseph F. Decosimo Success Center<\/a><br>423.425.4313<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/Off-Campus-Student-Services-e1689706634109-610x357-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/Off-Campus-Student-Services-e1689706634109-610x357-1.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/09\/Off-Campus-Student-Services-e1689706634109-610x357-1-580x339.jpeg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Off-Campus Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp; &nbsp;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. (<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/ocss\">www.utc.edu\/ocss<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great introduction is also our monthly webinar called&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mocsyncorgs.utc.edu\/event\/11944537\">The Off-Campus Journey<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>happening this month on January 21st from 12:30pm &#8211; 1:30pm.&nbsp; All registration and Zoom details are found in the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also a ton of events happening in the first month of the new semester that students shouldn&#8217;t miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mocsyncorgs.utc.edu\/event\/11881854\">Money Matters Workshop<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>January 20th&nbsp;<\/strong>from&nbsp;<strong>12:30pm-1:30pm<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>UC127<\/strong>&nbsp;(lunch provided).&nbsp; Space is limited,&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mocsyncorgs.utc.edu\/event\/11881854\">RSVP here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mocsyncorgs.utc.edu\/event\/11882412\">Social Networking Mocktails<\/a>&nbsp;(aka Roommate Finder)<\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>January 22nd&nbsp;<\/strong>from&nbsp;<strong>5p-6pm<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>Lupton Lobby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mocsyncorgs.utc.edu\/event\/11944494\">Lease Wise&nbsp;Panel<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>February 3rd&nbsp;<\/strong>from&nbsp;<strong>5p-6pm<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>Lupton Lobby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Any questions, please reach out to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:ocss@utc.edu\">ocss@utc.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/NEW-utc-hrl-horiz-21.png\" alt=\"University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Housing and Residence Life\" class=\"wp-image-47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/NEW-utc-hrl-horiz-21.png 856w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/NEW-utc-hrl-horiz-21-768x142.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/NEW-utc-hrl-horiz-21-580x107.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/NEW-utc-hrl-horiz-21-610x113.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Housing Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall 2025 Dean&#8217;s List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re pleased to announce 2026 residential students made the Dean\u2019s List in Fall 2025. That is 55% of our residential population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Housing&nbsp;Applications<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026-2027&nbsp;<strong>incoming freshmen and transfer student&nbsp;<\/strong>housing application is open.&nbsp;Room assignments for incoming students begin in March. Students will receive more information about the assignment process in their MOCs email accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Currently enrolled students<\/strong>&nbsp;will participate in the Housing Lottery program. Students are automatically entered into the lottery program when they apply for housing&nbsp;<strong>by 8 a.m. EST on February 8, 2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;Students will be notified with more information&nbsp;<strong>after 5 p.m. on Feb. 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more info about the housing application process, please visit&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/housing\/incoming-student\/room-assignment-guides\">Apply for Housing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residential Tutoring<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing and Residence Life is offering FREE walk-in tutoring in the residence halls. Residential Tutoring will resume after MLK Day. Please be on the lookout for info and the full schedule in student emails and on our Facebook or Instagram pages: @utchousing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Housing Issues or Concerns<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please encourage your students to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/housing\/about\">contact their&nbsp;RA&nbsp;or&nbsp;RD<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions or concerns. From roommate conflicts to maintenance-related concerns, they are there to help. Please also have them check out the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-09\/housing-and-residence-life-student-handbook-25-26.pdf\">Housing Student Handbook<\/a>&nbsp;that contains information on how to live in our residence halls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/housing\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complex office or RA On Call<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM.png 1280w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM-800x436.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM-580x316.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-11.15.02-AM-610x333.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Office of Student Outreach &amp; Support<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy New Year Mocs Families! As we start the Spring Term, The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/student-outreach-and-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Student Outreach &amp; Support<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(SOS), part of the Dean of Students Office, wants to remind you that we are here to support your students no matter their concern. SOS 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 <strong>Community Member of Concern Referral<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/coc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.utc.edu\/coc<\/a>) 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 <strong>Campus PD at 423-425-HELP.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent-1024x391.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent-800x306.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent-580x222.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent-610x233.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2025\/11\/LWFF_run-bike-boat-slogan_transparent.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Wild Places and the Stories They Inspire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lookout Wild Film Festival (LWFF) is coming to campus January 15\u201318, 2026, at the Roland W. Hayes Concert Hall in the&nbsp; Fine Arts Center. LWFF presents stories of diverse people who seek, explore, and protect wild places. From local to international adventure and environmental films, we inspire curiosity, build connections, and deepen appreciation for Nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across four days and seven screening blocks, LWFF will showcase thrilling outdoor adventures, environmental stories, and character-driven films from around the world, all just a short walk from your dorms or apartments. Whether you are into climbing, paddling, mountain biking, conservation, or simply discovering something new with friends, there is a block of films for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can grab tickets and passes through LWFF.org, or through the Fine Arts Center box office Monday through Friday 11:00 to 4:00. Come for one block or make a weekend of it and see why Chattanooga\u2019s own outdoor film festival has become a winter tradition. Students can use the code LWFF2026 for student pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Watch the 2026 festival trailer:&nbsp;<a>https:\/\/bit.ly\/LWFF2026trailer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-1024x480.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-800x375.png 800w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-580x272.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-610x286.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-1536x720.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo-2048x960.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2024\/03\/ScrappysCupboard-Logo.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrappy&#8217;s Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are encouraged to take advantage of Scrappy&#8217;s Market hosted by Scrappy&#8217;s Cupboard and Mocs Dining to get all their produce needs! Hosted every other week throughout the Spring 2026 term,&nbsp;<strong>Scrappy&#8217;s Market<\/strong>, is back and will be serving the UTC Community with free, fresh, produce! Chattanooga Area Food Bank will be joining us through the semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January 14, 2-4 pm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 27,&nbsp;2-4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 11,&nbsp; 2-4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 24, 2-4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 11, 2-4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 24,&nbsp; 2-4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 8th,&nbsp;2-4 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 21st. 2-4 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-1024x268.png\" alt=\"Mocs Dining\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-580x152.png 580w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-610x160.png 610w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-1536x402.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo-2048x536.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2023\/08\/mocs_dining_color_logo.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The spring 2026 meal plan change request deadline is 5 p.m. on<strong>&nbsp;Sunday, Jan. 25.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may now request a meal plan change by emailing&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:mocscard@utc.edu\">mocscard@utc.edu<\/a><\/strong>. Students must remember to include their UTC ID number and the eligible meal plan they would like for the spring 2026 semester. Any requests received after Sunday, Jan. 25, will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal plan eligibility is based on earned credit hours. The University classifies undergraduate students as freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors according to the number of credit hours the student has completed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freshman: 0-29 semester hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sophomore: 30-59 semester hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junior: 60-89 semester hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior: 90 or more semester hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The meal plans are listed by student classification. Please refer to&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mocsdining.campusdish.com\/MealPlans\">this link<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTC Parents and Families, Welcome to a New Semester! Happy New Year, families! We hope the winter break provided you and your student with time to rest, reconnect, and recharge. As we begin a new semester, we want to remind you that we are here to support you and your student. 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