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Freshman Orientation
Students admitted as Freshmen for the fall 2012 term can now register for Orientation. To reserve your spot, click the "Register Now" button to the right and create a new account. Please remember, Orientation is mandatory for all students and your spot is not confirmed until you have paid the Orientation Fee.
In order to better prepare yourself, please take a moment to review the information below. We look forward to seeing you at Orientation!
Please visit the FAQs section of our website or contact the Orientation Office at (423) 425-5220 or by email at orientation@utc.edu with any questions or concerns regarding registration.
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General Information
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View Tentative Freshman Student Schedule
View Freshman Orientation Checklist
Freshman Orientation Dates:
Freshman Session Thurs - Fri June 7 - 8
Freshman Session Mon - Tues June 11 - 12
Freshman Session Mon - Tues June 18 - 19
Freshman Session Thurs - Fri June 21 - 22
Freshman Session Thurs - Fri July 12 - 13
Freshman Session Mon - Tues July 16 - 17
Freshman Session Thurs - Fri July 26 - 27
*Dates subject to availability at time of registration.
Cost
The fee for Freshman Orientation is $95 per student and $50 per parent/guest. Once fee payment is received, each student's attendance will be confirmed by email.
Refund requests for orientation must be made by May 15, 2012. There is a $10 refund fee. No refunds will be given for students or guests after May 15.
*Orientation fees cover food and refreshments, staffing, facility/equipment rentals, paperwork, packaging, etc.
Lodging
Students are housed on campus during each Orientation session. These apartment style residence halls feature a kitchen and two bathrooms shared between four individual rooms. Students will need to bring a pillow and sheets or a sleeping bag, as linens will not be provided.
Overnight accomodations in residence halls are not provided for parents during orientation. Please refer to our list of hotels close to campus.
Meals
The Student and Parent/Guest fee provides light refreshments (during check-in) and dinner on Day 1, as well as breakfast and lunch on Day 2. Water and snacks will be provided at various times.
*If you need something more substantial than light refreshments during check-in on Day 1, the Scrappy's Place (UC Cafeteria) will be open and accepts Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards and cash.
What To Bring
- Confirmation Letter
- Comfortable clothes/shoes
- Linens for overnight stay (full sized)
- Toiletry items (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste)
- Spending money
- Umbrella
I've Registered for Orientation, Now What?
After you have completed the online registration process, you will receive a confirmation email in your MyMocsNet account. You will also receive a final confirmation in the week leading up to your session. If you feel that you have fully completed the registration process and have not received a confirmation email, please contact the Orientation Office.
Befor
e you come to UTC for orientation this summer, make sure you complete the following must-do items!
Directed Self-Placement for English
Academic Interest Questionnaire - Coming Soon!
Accessibility
If you are a student with a disability (i.e., physical, learning, psychiatric, etc.) and think you might need assistance during Orientation, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at 423.425.4006 or go to the office at 102 Frist Hall.
Once registered, please make sure you log into your MyMocs Net account and check your UTC email often. If you have any questions or need assistance, please visit the FAQ section of our website or email orientation@utc.edu.
